State Park · South Carolina, United States
Baker Creek State Park
Baker Creek State Park is a state park in South Carolina, United States, established in 1967.
State Park · South Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | McCormick, South Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1967 |
| Coordinates | 33.8937° N, 82.3551° W |
| Managed by | South Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Baker Creek State Park
Baker Creek State Park is located adjacent to Lake Thurmond, near the town of McCormick in the county of McCormick, South Carolina. The park sits on land leased in 1967 from the US Army Corps of Engineers. Amenities in the park include two campgrounds, a lakefront pavilion, boat ramps for access to the lake and picnic shelters. The park is home to a nature trail where wildlife such as deer, waterfowl and wild turkeys can be observed. Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities on a 10-mile trail (16 km) that winds through the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | McCormick, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of McCormick |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 120.4 miles away
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 121.6 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 139.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Baker Creek State Park?
Baker Creek State Park is in South Carolina, United States (33.8937° N, 82.3551° W).
When was Baker Creek State Park established?
Baker Creek State Park was established in 1967, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Baker Creek State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Baker Creek State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Baker Creek State Park?
The nearest town is McCormick, South Carolina. near the town of McCormick.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).