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BAKER CREEK, SC

Status: Open through Fri Dec 31 2010
Max reservation window: Sun Jan 09 2011

Description

Developed primarily for and offering among the best public access on Lake Thurmond, Baker Creek provides water recreational opportunities near scenic lakeside campsites. The lakefront pavilion accommodates large group gatherings. The 10-mile mountain bike trail also opens up the park's vistas of serene Piedmont forest, land and waterfowl and wildlife.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, Reservoir
  • Grills
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoes
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Maintenance, Facility
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Ranger Station
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Showers
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Telephone
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Volleyball
  • Volleyball Net
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Accessible From Within Facility
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle Boating
  • Powerboating
  • Reservoir
  • Sail Boating
  • Water Access, Reservoir
  • Water Skiing
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Retail, Bait and Tackle
Less Than 5 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Art & Museum
  • Cultural Activities
  • Emergency Services
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golf
  • Historic Sites
  • Hunting
  • Laundry
  • Propane
  • Restaurant
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Tennis Court
Less Than 10 Miles
  • Archery
  • Dining
  • Golfing
  • Maintenance, Boat
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Motel
Greater Than 20 Miles
  • Hospital
  • Mall/Stores/Specialty Shops
  • Shopping

Alerts and Important Information

Baker Creek State Park is closed for the Winter season beginning December 1st 2008. The park will open for Spring/Summer/Fall season on March 9th, 2009. Please check for available campsites at Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area and Hickory Knob State Resort Park during this time.
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. No one under the age of 18 may register or reserve a campsite. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Campers arriving after operational hours should make gate arrangements with park office. Quiet hours are from 10PM - 7AM. Please contact the park to reserve ADA (Disabled Access) Standard and Full Service sites.

Getting There:

Baker Creek
863 Baker Creek Road
Mccormick SC 29835

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.91583, -82.32

Baker Creek is located four miles west of McCormick on US Hwy 378. Driving Directions: From McCormick: take US Hwy 378 W for 3 miles, take a right at the park sign, travel 1 mile, then take a left at the park entrance.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (864)443-2457