State Park
Hester's Bottoms Family Campground
J Strom Thurmond Dam And Lake — Mt Carmel · Mount Carmel, SC
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- Address:Mount Carmel, SC
About
Located in Mt. Carmel, South Carolina, Hester’s Bottoms is a beautiful campground that sits on the 71,000 acre Strom Thurmond Lake (also known as Clarks Hill Lake). Under new management since March of 2021, the campground offers 39 waterfront RV sites and five waterfront primitive sites. All of the sites include WiFi and the RV sites offer 50-, 30-, and 20-amp services.
Guests are invited to use our private boat launch, boat dock, fish from the banks and enjoy the private beach and playground. We offer three bathhouses, each with private hot showers. Campground activities including fishing, swimming, walking, bike riding, kayaking, picnicking, or just hanging with friends and family and watching the sun set in the water.
If you’re interested in enjoying golf carts, kayaks, paddleboards, and more during your stay, we have a rental program right here in the campground — no need to load up your equipment! Just travel light and enjoy renting our toys while you stay at Hester’s Bottoms.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Wifi
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Hester's Bottoms Family Campground

Clark Hill Lakeview Trail
South Carolina
6.3 mi1,027 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Parson's Mountain Ohv Trail
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0.4 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Parson's Mountain Ohv Trail
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10.9 mi627 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Parson Mtn Lake Trail
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1.0 mi52 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Parson Mtn Interpret. Trail
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0.4 mi26 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Parson's Mountain Lake and Lookout Tower
South Carolina
4.0 mi696 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
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