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 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, including abundant wild turkey. Located along the South
Carolina Heritage Corridor, Baker Creek provides a relaxing, out-of-the-way
venue for experiencing quality recreation among undisturbed natural resources.
GENERAL
- Lake Location: Yes
- Counties: McCormick
- Acreage: 1305
- When & How PRT Acquired: Leased in 1967
from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor
areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not
longer than six feet.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 U.S. seniors;
age 15 & younger free
- Office Hours: 11am-noon
- Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 6 am-6pm
(extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time).
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From McCormick: Take US 378 W for 3 miles, take a right at the
park sign, go 1 mile, then take a left at the park entrance.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 25
- Miles to Nearest Town: 4
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 3
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 177
- Columbia, SC: 80
- Florence, SC: 161
- Greenville, SC: 79
- Charlotte, NC: 148
- Raleigh, NC: 284
- Atlanta, GA: 135
- Augusta, GA: 43
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