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Hickory Knob State Park
About Hickory Knob State Park
The Hickory Knob State Resort Park & Golf Course cozies up to the shores of Lake Thurmond, a reservoir lake that is visible or in play on every hole. Hickory Knob is the state's only resort state park. Not only is there a comfortable clubhouse with a snack bar and pro shop, but lodge rooms, cabins, a campground and a full-service restaurant make this a destination for anybody looking for outdoor recreation.Facts
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Photo submitted by u000008034888 on 07/05/2025
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Photo submitted by u6507859 on 07/05/2025
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Photo submitted by u314159696502 on 05/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159696502 on 05/23/2023
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Beautiful Layouts Photo submitted by PKStamm2418 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163747171 on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by Kahle on 06/12/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159933905 on 11/13/2020
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Photo submitted by ash0414 on 09/10/2020
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Photo submitted by Kahle on 06/04/2020
Have seen it look better
Typically the course is in great shape but today the tee boxes and greens left a little to be desired. Lots of bare, dirt patches on the greens and most tee boxes were pretty spotty too.
Elevation Events
Terrific value - GREAT topography - beautiful lake views!
We were pleasantly surprised at the different hole layouts, challenging shot selections and general hole design on this state park track We WILL be back soon!
First time taking my son
Fun course, challenging, good mix, over all fun day and will be going back
Top 25 in SC
This is a deal. Beautiful course with many scenic waterviews. Top 25 for a reason. I drive 40 minutes once per week to play. Easy day
Winter conditions, but still worth playing.
A little wet fairways and windy conditions but we enjoyed the day.
Too wet
Cart path only that day. It had rained days before and still awfully wet. Greens were good average speed. Great course when dry.
Fun course
This is a fun course, lots of elevation change and good scenery. Course is in good condition. Will definitely be playing again, contender for my new favorite course
Hickory Knob
This course is simply fun to play. Not too long but tight on several holes. Makes you think off the tee. For someone like me that only hits it 245 off the tee, there was only 1hole where I needed to move up.
Great time
set next to a scenic lake and well forested woods
it has wide fairways and challenging greens- Staff is amazing- Shout out to Ty and Diane on the staff
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Nice course, tough conditions
Second time to play and the tees have too little grass and the greens were very inconsistent. You could see where they recently cut the greens and a dry month didn’t help.
Will return but hope the state gives it the attention it needs.
Great course
I have played this course many times and it never disappoints. Anytime I have guests in town this is one course I make sure to bring them to. The staff has always been very friendly. I will continue to play here.
Pleasant surprise
Wasn't sure about SC State Park course but it surprised us. Considering all the recent rains, the course was in good shape. Fun fair challenging layout. No one on the course so we played pretty fast!! Very enjoyable.
Thank y’all
We’re trying to learn and need a fitness activity in our retirement years. Challenging and fun and the course is beautiful. The staff was awesome. Carts were clean and ran good. We didn’t feel pressured to rush but golfers were patient before and behind.