Leroys Ferry Campground - McCormick, SC
Leroys Ferry Campground offers lakefront campsites with beautiful sunsets over the water. If you're looking for affordable, secluded camping in South Carolina, this is a must-do!
The Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick, SC. With over 70,000 acres of lake to explore and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, it's the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.
Quick Glance
Price: $10/night
Type: Campground
Accessibility: Easy
Campsites: 10
Camping Types: Tent, Van, RV, Trailer
Amenities: Hand Pump Well, Vaulted Toilets, Fire Ring, Grill, Picnic Table, Lantern Holder, Boat Ramp
Reservations: Visit Recreation.gov for reservations, or First-Come-First-Serve on Site (with the exact amount $)
Popularity: Low
Best Time to Go: Spring-Fall
Getting There
Latitude/Longitude: 33.921 N, -82.49 W
From the town of Mccormick, continue on Highway 28 SW for 6.1 mi. Keep left to continue on SC-81 N. Turn right on State Road S-33-39 until you reach the town of Willington. From here, follow the large brown signs for Leroys Ferry Campground.
Pros:
Empty! In mid-September, we were the only people at the campsite, until one fisherman joined a few sites down the next morning.
Lakefront Property. The campsites are located at a higher elevation than the water, and each one has access to the lake after a short path.
A toilet! Guys, usually vaulted toilets smell like death, but I kid you not, this one does not!
Sunsets. The sunset was absolutely beautiful as it sank below the trees on the far side of the lake. Pro Tip: Set up a Hammock and grab a beverage for the show.
Cons:
Ants. All the ants. They have burrowed into the trees and were pretty obnoxious at times. (DO NOT leave your hammock up overnight...)
Trash. There was some trash left at our site when we arrived. Make sure to pack out EVERYTHING and always leave camp better than you found it.
Our Experience
We came across Leroys Ferry Campground after looking for a site to get off the beaten path for a night, not too far from home. We were pleasantly surprised by what we found!
Having the place all to ourselves, Nola was able to run wherever she desired, which obviously meant a b-line for the lake. It was the perfect little getaway, and we are planning on going back once the leaves change colors on the perimeter of the lake.
The only negative we found was the ants. There were a ton down by the lake, but we didn't have any issues at camp on the day/night we arrived. However, the next day they must have followed us up because there were many more present.
Campground Notables
Due to Covid-19, all payments must be made online or via phone (877-444-6777) prior to setting up camp. See availability on Recreation.gov.
Nearby Recreation
Leroys Ferry Campground is right on Thurmond Lake, which provides the perfect setting for fishing, hunting, and water sports. Largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, and striped bass are plentiful in its waters, which double as a boaters paradise and the perfect place to take a dip.
The campground is also near Sumter National Forest and numerous state parks. For the best trails in the area, click here.
Find Out More
Learn more about Leroys Ferry Campground here!
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