Population: 9,958 per 2000 census

Almost every place in McCormick County is a stone’s throw from recreational opportunities. McCormick County has three state parks, four Corp of Engineers campgrounds and four day use recreation areas.Camping opportunities vary from very primitive to fully serviced sites

Hunting and fishing in McCormick County top the list for favorite pastimes for sportsmen. There are hunting and fishing guide services available.

Towns in McCormick County; Mt. Carmel is A National Historic District. McCormick is named after Cyrus McCormick, the inventor of the reaper. He donated the land for the town that bears his name. Plum Branch is named for “plum bushes” that grew near the original location of the town. In Parksville watch the sun set on Lake Thurmond; Modoc is named for the Modoc Indians of Oregon; The Dam & Visitors Center is a highlight of the Clarks Hill community.