State Parks

Baker Creek State Park

1305 acres; family campsites; primitive camping; picnic area; lake swimming; nature trail; playground; carpet golf; bridle trail; lake fishing; boat ramp; pedal boats. Located on US378 at Lake Thurmond - 3 miles West of McCormick in the heart of the Sumter National Forest - near the SC/GA border.

863 Baker Creek Rd., McCormick, SC 29835

(864) 443-2457


Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area

731 acres; 200 family campsites; primitive camping; picnic area with 3 small shelters; playground equipment; lake fishing; boat ramp. Located on US221 at Lake Thurmond - 12 miles South of McCormick.

111 Campground Rd., Plum Branch, SC 29845

(864) 333-2223


Hickory Knob State Resort Park

1091 acres; 75 family campsites; lodge, cabins and meeting rooms available; tackle shop; gift shop; community recreation building; self-interpretive nature trail; playground equipment; year-round interpretive programs; putting green; archery range; skeet range; field trial area; lake fishing; boat ramp; fishing boats and 18-hole championship golf course. Located off US378 at Lake Thurmond - 8 miles West of McCormick at the SC/GA border.

1591 Resort Drive, McCormick, SC 29835

(800) 491-1764 or (864) 391-2450