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Hawe Creek Campground

J. Strom Thurmond Lake, South Carolina

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As of October 2026, Hawe Creek Campground is a campground in South Carolina with 32 campsites. Hawe Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Hawe Creek Campground is located at 33.8361° N, 82.3386° W.

people allowed on each site: 12

Hawe Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Hawe Creek Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Hawe Creek Campground

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Standard 32
Hookups 32

What an RV fits

30 ft2 sites
32 ft2 sites
34 ft2 sites
36 ft8 sites
38 ft4 sites
40 ft8 sites
45 ft6 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, stargazing, water sports.

All sites at Hawe Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the HCRE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
01	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
02	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
03	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water
04	Standard	12	38 ft	Electric, Water
05	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
06	Standard	12	34 ft	Electric, Water
07	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
08	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water
09	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water
10	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
11	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
12	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
13	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
14	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
15	Standard	12	38 ft	Electric, Water
16	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
17	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
18	Standard	12	38 ft	Electric, Water
19	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water
20	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
21	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
22	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
23	Standard	12	45 ft	Electric, Water
26	Standard	12	36 ft	Electric, Water
27	Standard	12	30 ft	Electric, Water
28	Standard	12	34 ft	Electric, Water
29	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
30	Standard	12	40 ft	Electric, Water
31	Standard	12	30 ft	Electric, Water
32	Standard	12	38 ft	Electric, Water
33	Standard	12	32 ft	Electric, Water
34	Standard	12	32 ft	Electric, Water

About Hawe Creek Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Hawe Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Hawe Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Gates open at 7:00am and close at 10:00pm.

Combination lock codes will be issued to registered campers at check-in. If you need to leave due to an emergency and have trouble opening the gate, please notify the on-duty camp host.

Check-out time is 2 p.m. Starting January 1, 2025 check-out time will be 1 p.m.

Check-in time is 3 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm early check-in.

No more than 12 campers allowed per site, and 4 vehicles per site if space allows. If vehicles do not fit, vehicles must be parked at the overflow lot.

One wheeled camping unit (RV, Camper, Camper van/truck, etc) per single site and must be parked on impact pad. Tents are restricted to impact pad.

Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; however, golf carts are allowed per campground rules. See Park Attendant at the campground gatehouse for more information.

Maximum stay is 14-days within 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14-days is prohibited and applicable across USACE campgrounds. Violaters may have reservations cancelled.

Alcohol is prohibited

Keep your campsite and campground clean. Keep your trash contained and frequently remove trash from campsite (dumpsters located within campground). Do not leave litter in fire ring or on campsite upon check out.

Gray water (any wastewater from sinks, dishwashing, bathing, etc) or other waste water such as black water must be disposed of properly at campground dump station.

All pets must be penned, caged, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are prohibited on swim beaches, playgrounds, and in restrooms. You MUST clean up after your pet!

Fireworks and firearms are prohibited.

All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.

For current lake conditions, contact 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147

For campfires, use only dead wood gathered from the ground and contain fire in designated fire rings or grills only.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

For a complete set of rules and regulations concerning, please refer to Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 - Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resources Development Projects.

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Hawe Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Hawe Creek Campground?

Hawe Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 32 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Hawe Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Hawe Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Hawe Creek Campground have?

Hawe Creek Campground has 32 campsites.

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