There’s a reason families return to the same campsites year after year: Once you’ve found that perfect combination of scenery and convenience, you never need to risk landing on the wrong side of “roughing it” again. That’s why so many people choose to enjoy the great outdoors in South Carolina’s Old 96 District, coming back to the glistening lakes and wildflower-dotted trails generation after generation.
Straddling the state’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions and spanning the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, and McCormick, Old 96 District is known for its abundant recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and paddling. Tent campers will find an ideal climate for sleeping under the stars at Baker Creek State Park, which offers lakeside campsites for anyone looking to spend a weekend reeling in striper and bream. For those who prefer a solid roof over their heads, Hickory Knob State Resort Park in McCormick boasts eighteen one-bedroom cabins as well as a lodge—so you can enjoy swimming in Lake Thurmond as well as a post-dip shower. And if you prefer to tow your own pop-up camper or RV, you’ll find fifteen sites there ready and waiting to welcome you to the most scenic setting in western South Carolina.
