State Park

Sadlers Creek State Park

Anderson County, South CarolinaAbout 370 acres

Notice: Park News — details

Status
Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
$3 per adultAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed6-ft leash
Camping
65 campsites
Official site
southcarolinaparks.com(864) 226-8950

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 1

Closure Park NewsPLEASE BE ADVISED: Our fishing pier is currently CLOSED, until further notice, while repairs are being made. We apologize for the inconvenience.… (more)

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Our fishing pier is currently CLOSED, until further notice, while repairs are being made. We apologize for the inconvenience. Results from the 2026 Fox Squirrel 5K can be found here. We're happy to announce that our water bottle filling station donated by Duke Energy Carolinas is installed and operational! Come get a cool drink on us! More info, here on this new park amenity.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

Sadlers Creek State Park is a 370-acre park in Anderson County, about 12 miles southwest of Anderson.

Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 65 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites and tent sites.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Office4-5 p.m., daily
Official wording

Sunrise to sunset, daily

4-5 p.m., daily

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
$3 adults;$3 · adult
$1.50 SC seniors;$1.50 · senior
$1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free$1 · child
Official wording

$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free

South Carolina park passes

From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
Phone
1-866-345-PARK (7275)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water51Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowers—
Designated Tent Sites14Showers—
Camping details from the park

Camping Information: Enjoy camping on the shores of Lake Hartwell. 52 sites are packed gravel with individual water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RV's up to 40 feet. While tent campers may use the water and electrical site, a designated tent camping area includes central water. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.

Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 51 sites

Designated Tent Sites: 14 sites

Primitive Group Area: The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized youth groups of up to 50 people.

(An organized youth group is defined as a youth group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials. Ex. Boy scouts, girl scouts, church youth groups)

The area includes picnic tables, fire ring, central water and nearby restoom facilities.

Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive youth group camping reservation, contact the park directly.

Minimum rate is $13.50 which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

FishingBoatingPicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursCampingSwimming

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Biking Trail6 mi—Length: 6 milesMountain Biking Trail
Pine Grove Trail0.6 miEasyLength: 0.6 mile loop
Trail descriptions from the park

Biking Trail

Length: 6 miles

Type: Mountain Biking Trail

Difficulty:

Description: To access this well groomed, mostly level, dirt and pine needle covered, beginners mountain biking trail, go behind the post and rail fence at the kiosk. Follow the orange markers as you wind and zig­zag on single track through hardwood and pine forest. You will see beautiful lake vistas, especially in winter, as well as deer, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, chickadees, and a variety of other birds and wildlife. When you exit the woods at a playing field, turn right, stop at the sign, and cross the road before continuing on the more hilly sections. Watch for occasional low branches, downed trees, and unexpected roots and bumps.

Pine Grove Trail

Length: 0.6 mile loop

Difficulty: Easy

Description: At the kiosk near the pavilion, begin this short, easy walking, foot traffic only, dirt trail. After a short walk, you will come to a fork. Stay to the left and you will cross a paved park road and circle down hill to the lake. As you pass near the lake, you may see an assortment of birds, deer, snakes and other wildlife. You will cross the paved road again and then pass through a hardwood and pine forest where you will return to the start.

Swimming

Swimming: Swimming is permitted in Lake Hartwell at your own risk. There is no designated swimming area and no lifeguards are on duty.

Boating and paddling

Boating and Boat Access: Two boat ramps provides private boat access to Lake Hartwell.

Fishing

Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in Lake Hartwell for several species of bass, bream, crappie, catfish and trout. A valid SC or GA fishing license is required.

Fishing Pier: A 100 ft. fishing pier is available for guests and extends into a deep water cove.

Tackle Loaner Program: This park participates in the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. Rods and reels are available for loan at the park office.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • EV charging
  • Group facilities

Water

  • Boat ramp

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • RV camping

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
940 Sadlers Creek RD
Anderson, SC 29626
Nearest town
Anderson — about 12 mi southwest (straight line)
Coordinates
34.4231, -82.8245 (from Wikidata)
Phone
(864) 226-8950
Email
sadlerscreek@scprt.com

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