HOURS
M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). The park is opened from March 1 - October 31 each year.
OFFICE
11am-noon, daily
Baker Creek
ADMISSION
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
PETS
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
No Wifi Available
- Introduction
- Photo Gallery
- Camping
- Things To Do
- Trails
- Picnic Shelters
- Programs & Events
- Groups
- Area Info
- Unique Features
- Visitor Survey
GET SOME GEAR!
Baker Creek State Park
Midlands
**When the park is open, the Ultimate Outsider stamp is located on the information kiosk in the office parking lot. During our closed season, it is located on top of the sign next to the Locked Gates. "Stamp" is written on the outside of the box.
Operated seasonally, Baker Creek caters to those looking for fun on Lake Thurmond, a wild ride on South Carolina mountain bike trails or a quick camping trip. If you’re looking for quality, South Carolina mountain bike trails, the park is home to 10 miles of rolling, loop trails that take bikers through oak and pine woodlands.
Outside the stillness of the woods sits Lake Thurmond, a 71,100-acre lake that offers campers serene, lakeside camping sites, as well as easy lake access for boaters and fishers. A covered, 160-person capacity pavilion overlooks the lake and is perfect for group get-togethers and family reunions.
Check out other South Carolina State Parks! You can find more boating and fishing fun on the South Edisto River or at Keowee-Toxaway State Park.
BY THE NUMBERS
2
boat ramps into 71,000 acre Lake Thurmond
50
campsites for RVs or tents
1
Pavilion perfect for family reunions and group gatherings
2
picnic shelters available first come, first serve
1
mile Wild Mint Nature Trail
10
mile hiking/biking trail
1305
acres in rural McCormick County
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