Sadlers Creek State Park
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.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Office | 4-5 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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $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
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
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)
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 type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 51 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowers | — |
| Designated Tent Sites | 14 | Showers | — |
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
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking Trail | 6 mi | — | Length: 6 milesMountain Biking Trail |
| Pine Grove Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | Length: 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
- sadlerscreek@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology