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South Carolina · Recreation.gov

Hawe Creek Campground

33.8368° N / 82.3402° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Apr 2, 2027Next open weekend Apr 2, 202732 monitored sites

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Hawe Creek

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232596

When Hawe Creek reopens

Hawe Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
3

Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 32 monitored sites

Of the 2,944 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 621 open for online reservation · 403 reserved · 1,920 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Where the open windows are

78.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 621 of 2,944 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online78.9%
Open site-nights621 / 2,944
Reserved (of online inventory)403 / 1,024
Weekday openings333
Weekend openings288

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 333 fall on weekdays and 288 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
02505007501,0000 OPEN0 OPEN53388NOVDECAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November shows no online availability. 0 of 928 tracked site-nights are open there — 928 unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 32 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
23  32
34  32
11  30
07  28
06  27

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Apr 2, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Apr 2, 2027
November0 of 928 · unavailable

The next bookable night is Apr 2, 2027; the first open weekend starts Apr 2, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

621 open site-nights across 32 sites at Hawe Creek, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 52 2-night, 49 3-night, 34 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 2, 2027 at site 23.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 32 sites take 25 ft, 26 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft.

All 32 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
2345 ftYes3232 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +20 more
3432 ftYes3232 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +20 more
1140 ftYes3023 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027 +18 more
0736 ftYes2823 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027 +16 more
0634 ftYes2724 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027 +15 more
2240 ftYes2620 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027 +14 more
2834 ftYes2616 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +14 more
3332 ftYes2616 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +14 more
1436 ftYes2522 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027 +13 more
2730 ftYes2516 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +13 more
0438 ftYes2424 nightsApr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more
0540 ftYes2323 nightsApr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more
0945 ftYes2323 nightsApr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027 +11 more
2940 ftYes2210 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027 +10 more
3130 ftYes2116 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +9 more
1240 ftYes2020 nightsApr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027 +8 more
2136 ftYes1912 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more
0136 ftYes1818 nightsApr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
0236 ftYes1818 nightsApr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
3040 ftYes1817 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027 +6 more
3238 ftYes1813 nightsApr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027 +6 more
1336 ftYes169 nightsApr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more
1945 ftYes169 nightsApr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027 +4 more
0845 ftYes1515 nightsApr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more
1645 ftYes1515 nightsApr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027 +3 more
1538 ftYes148 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027 +2 more
1838 ftYes1414 nightsApr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +2 more
1736 ftYes96 nightsApr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2636 ftYes77 nightsApr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2040 ftYes66 nightsApr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0345 ftYes44 nightsApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1040 ftYes44 nightsApr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027

About Hawe Creek

Overview

Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, one of the largest in the southeast.

Camping at Hawe Creek is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000+ acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, bird watching, and so much more of course!

Experience the quiet and relaxing outdoors at this quaint 34 site campground nestled in South Carolina.

Recreation

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, and swimming.

When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relieve stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.

Facilities

Hawe Creek campground features a gatehouse with important campground information and two bathhouses with flushing toilets and showers. There is a boat ramp and courtesy dock with a nearby pit toilet. For camper convenience, there is a dump station and dumpsters in the campground.

Natural Features

Water/ Land:

Hawe Creek campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest.

Wildlife:

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer.

Weather/ Climate:

Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 75 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.

Nearby Attractions

Savannah Lakes Village is just a few minutes away, with lodging, dining and shopping. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby courses at Hickory Knob State Park, within five miles of Hawe Creek.

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

32 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ft32 with hookups32 shadedPets OKMax party 12

Getting there

1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, Mc Cormick, SC 29835 From the junction of HWY 221 and HWY 378 in McCormick, SC, travel southwest on US 378, then south 4 miles on Chamberlains Ferry Road. Road ends at campground.

1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, Mccormick, SC 29835864-443-5441
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingKayakingPhotographySwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Hawe Creek?

Reservations for Hawe Creek are made through Recreation.gov. 78.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 621 of 2,944 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Hawe Creek?

Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Hawe Creek?

49 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 2, 2027 at site 23. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Hawe Creek fit a 35-foot RV?

26 of the 32 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Hawe Creek?

April 2027, with 533 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 928.

When is the next open date at Hawe Creek?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Apr 2, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Apr 2, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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