McCormick County, SC
McCormick is one of the smallest counties in South Carolina, both in terms of population and land area. Yet, it has offers a remarkable array of recreation for the outdoor enthusiast. Most of the southwestern border of the county is covered by Thurmond Lake at Clarks Hill, which is one of the most easily accessible lakes in the state. Numerous recreation areas have been provided along Lake Thurmond's shores, and several of them are listed here. You can also find some hiking trails along Stevens Creek, which forms part of the southeastern county border.
Parks and recreation areas
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This park has a viewing area where you can see the Lake Thurmond Dam in action, as water from the lake spills into the Savannah River. A boat ramp and fishing piers are also available. To the south, you will find a riverside picnic area with a short hiking trail in the surrounding woods.
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This park offers two swimming areas and lakeside picnic tables with some good views of Lake Thurmond.
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Located in the Sumter National Forest, this is a popular system of mountain bike trails consisting of several loops of varying difficulty.
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This remote area in the Sumter National Forest is a popular fishing spot and boat ramp. Several picnic tables overlook Stevens Creek here also.
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Located on a peninsula on Thurmond Lake between Modoc and Parksville is this recreation area with many lakeside picnic tables and over 200 campsites.
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This is a secluded picnic spot on Thurmond Lake in the Sumter National Forest.
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(Parksville)
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This attractive lakeside recreation area is located along the South Carolina Heritage Corridor. It features lakeside picnic areas, a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fish cleaning station.
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Several hiking trails with steep climbs will be found in this preserve. You can also get some nice views of the creek.
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A hiking trail runs along the west side of Stevens Creek, with some good views of the creek and its tributaries. Off-road bicycles are permitted, but motorcycles are not.
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This is the main information center for the Thurmond Lake at Clarks Hill project. From here, you can also see some nice views of the lake and the dam.
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For more information about McCormick County, see http://www.sciway.net/cnty/mccormick.html.
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