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Sadlers Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 900 Google reviews · Running trail in Anderson, South Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sadlers Creek State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Located on a peninsula that extends into a lake, this park boasts campsites, trails & a boat ramp.
What runners say about Sadlers Creek State Park
“It’s apparently they are working on expansion, however the sites were clean and well maintained- same for the restrooms.”
“The camp office has souvenirs, firewood, canoe and kayak rentals and a large covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms and a gorgeous view of the lake.”
“A couple retirees down the bank nodding in approval like we’d just joined a quiet club of shoreline philosophers.”
This is a spacious SC state park on Lake Hartwell near the SC/GA border. There are 3 campground loops with gravel pads, electric, water, fire pit and picnic table for each site. There is a boat dock with a small parking area and a fishing pier.
Beautiful views of the lake. Quiet, calm, and perfect weather with the winds off the lake. It's supposed to have great trails, but unfortunately they were under construction in our area. Some site are narrow and steep, but ours was a good size. Probably one of the more relaxing sites we've been to.
Had a wonderfully relaxing and fun filled week at Sadlers Creek State Park with our family. We really enjoyed all the bike riding trails and the views of the lake. All the park rangers and even the camp hosts were amazingly helpful and very attentive to any questions or concerns we had.
Really beautiful State Park with easy access to Lake Hartwell. Was not very busy on a Sunday afternoon except for a birthday party going on. The lake was calm and swimming was seemingly a good option if desired. Some walking trails, playground, picnic tables. Also a beach volleyball net and metal horseshoe game.
Trail conditions & character
“The camp office has souvenirs, firewood, canoe and kayak rentals and a large covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms and a gorgeous view of the lake.”
“A couple retirees down the bank nodding in approval like we’d just joined a quiet club of shoreline philosophers.”
“The camp office has souvenirs, firewood, canoe and kayak rentals and a large covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms and a gorgeous view of the lake.”
“Note that the terrain from the campsites to the waters edge is very steep in most cases.”
“There are 3 campground loops with gravel pads, electric, water, fire pit and picnic table for each site.”
“1 miles of mostly flat terrain with many lake views.”
“We camp in a tent and we love to bring our son and now just our dog.”
Plan your run at Sadlers Creek State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesouthcarolinaparks.com
- Phone+1 864-226-8950
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
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