Hickory Knob State Resort Park

South Carolina’s Only Resort Park — Golf, Lake & Skeet Shooting

Hickory Knob State Resort Park in McCormick, South Carolina, is the only state resort park in the Palmetto State — offering a full-service lodge, championship golf, archery, skeet shooting, and direct access to the 71,000-acre Lake Strom Thurmond. It’s an all-in-one outdoor resort where guests can fish in the morning, golf in the afternoon, and fire clay targets before dinner.

Golf

The Tom Jackson-designed 18-hole championship course winds through piney hills with lake views, strategic bunkering, and water hazards. Pro shop, cart rentals, and overnight golf packages available.

Lake Strom Thurmond

• Fishing: Bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill in one of the Southeast’s largest lakes
• Marina: Boat launch, docks, pontoon and kayak rentals
• Swimming beach with bathhouse (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

Lodge, Cabins & Camping

• 76 lodge rooms with restaurant and pool
• Cabins: 1- and 2-bedroom lakeside or forested settings
• 44 campsites with electric/water hookups, some lakefront

Unique Activities

• Skeet & Trap Shooting: Ranges with equipment available by reservation
• Archery Range: From beginner to advanced
• 12 miles of hiking/biking trails including the scenic Lakeview Loop (7.2 mi)
• Tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and playground

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