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 6:44PM EDT until July 2 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Columbia.
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bobby Brown State Park, or 17 miles northeast of Washington, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Strom Thurmond, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Curry Hill, Mount Carmel Park, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry Campground, Chennault, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Mount Carmel, and Willington.
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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