Baker Creek
The campground is temporarily closed for improvements including paving of the entrance road, campground loop road, and campsites. All trails are also closed due to active logging operations for southern pine beetle mitigation.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 5:48PM EDT until July 2 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Lincoln County in east central Georgia... Northwestern Edgefield County in central South Carolina... McCormick County in central South Carolina... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 547 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Abbeville to near Troy to 7 miles south of Ninety Six Historic Site, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... McCormick, Lincolnton, Mccormick County Airport, Elijah Clark State Park, Plum Branch, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry Campground, Bordeaux, Broad River Campground, Baker Creek State Park, Mount Carmel, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Willington, Curry Hill, Mount Carmel Park, Chennault, Whitetown, Hawe Creek Campground, and Long Cane Creek Picnic Area.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:15PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Baker Creek State Park is a lakeside camping destination on the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Southeast at over 71,000 acres. The 34-site campground features 32 standard campsites with water and electric hookups that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, plus 2 designated tent-only sites. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Hot showers and restrooms serve the campground, and a dump station is available for RV waste disposal. The park is particularly popular with mountain bikers, featuring 10 miles of rolling loop trails winding through oak and pine woodlands. Two boat ramps provide easy access to Strom Thurmond Lake for fishing and boating, with bass, crappie, and catfish among the common catches. Day-use facilities include a 160-person pavilion and two first-come-first-serve picnic shelters. Reservations require a minimum 2-night stay and can be made online through the South Carolina State Parks reservation system or by calling 1-866-345-PARK. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out by noon. A maximum of 6 people are allowed per site, and stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights per site.
Directions
From McCormick, take US-378 west approximately 4 miles to Baker Creek Road. Turn right and follow signs to the park entrance at 863 Baker Creek Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (864) 443-2457 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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