Big Water Campground campground
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Big Water Campground
Big Water Campground is a campground in South-Carolina tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Big Water Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Big Water Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sadlers Creek State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Springfield | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Miltown | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Springfield - Hartwell Lake | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Big Water Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 28 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 60 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 579 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 561 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 111 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Big Water Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Antreville | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Carnesville 7.3 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fountain Inn 2 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cleveland 3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area
- Bea Thompson Park
- Carolina Wren Park
- Generator Park
- Linley Park
Boat launches
- Big Water Marina
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
- Island Point
- Singing Pines
- Long Point Recreation Area
- Sadlers Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Lake Hartwell
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Reservoir Number One
- Presbyterian Lake
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Big Water Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Big Water Campground
Can I make reservations at Big Water Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Big Water Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Big Water Campground.