McCormick
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McCormick
Lake days and country ways
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Welcome to McCormick County! Whether you're here for the fishing, the hunting, or just the small-town charm, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Come sit a spell and enjoy the lake life.
Clubs for McCormick
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The room
One room for everyone around McCormick. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around McCormick. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Thurmond Huge reservoir on the Savannah River, a hub for fishing and boating.
- Baker Creek State Park Park on Lake Thurmond with camping, hiking, and lake access.
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park State resort park with a golf course, lodge, and lake activities.
- J. Strom Thurmond Dam Massive dam on the Savannah River creating Lake Thurmond.
- McCormick County Courthouse Historic courthouse in the center of town.
- McCormick Historic District Downtown area with 19th-century buildings and local shops.
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Thurmond
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing
- With kids Fishing with kids from the bank
- With kids Swimming at the lake
- Evenings Fish camp dinners with live music
- Evenings Lakefront bars and taverns
- Locals love Lake marinas and fish camps
- Locals love Hunting plantations
Through the year
- McCormick County Fair fall Fall fair with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Lake Thurmond Fishing Tournament summer Summer fishing competition on the lake.
- Fourth of July Fireworks at the Lake July Fireworks display over Lake Thurmond.
- Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown McCormick.
- Spring Fling April Community festival with crafts and music.
Hot, humid summers with afternoon thunderstorms; mild winters with occasional cold snaps. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with pleasant temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Clarks Hill”
- Alternate name for Lake Thurmond, used by locals.
- “the lake”
- Refers to Lake Thurmond.
- “WMA”
- Wildlife Management Area, for hunting.
Getaways
Local flavour
Rooting for Clemson Tigers (NCAA), South Carolina Gamecocks (NCAA), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Augusta GreenJackets (MiLB)
Eat and drink
- South Carolina barbecue with mustard-based sauce Barbecue is a staple, often served with a tangy mustard sauce.
- Boiled peanuts A classic Southern snack, often found at roadside stands.
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink, served everywhere.
- Fried catfish from lake fish camps Local fish camps along Lake Thurmond serve fried catfish and hushpuppies.
- Grits A breakfast staple, often served with shrimp or as a side.
Where people go
- Lake Thurmond and its marinas and fish camps The reservoir is a central recreational and social hub.
- Small-town diners and country stores Gathering spots for coffee, gossip, and local news.
- Hunting plantations and wildlife management areas The county is known for hunting, especially deer and turkey.
- Historic churches and community centres Centres of social life and local heritage.
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McCormick County, SC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.