J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Us Army Corps of Engineers, South Carolina.
Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land. The Corps operates 10 Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas and many other recreational facilities. Thurmond Lake provides excellent striper and largemouth bass fishing and its large wildlife management program provides excellent hunting and wildlife observation opportunities.
Camping and Day Use
- Amity Recreation Area
- Below Dam South Carolina
- Bussey Point Campground
- Clarks Hill
- Gill Point
- Hawe Creek
- Lake Springs
- Leroys Ferry Campground
- Modoc
- Parksville
- Petersburg
- Ridge Road
- West Dam
- Winfield
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Other Recreation Concession Site
- Picnicking
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
Located on the Georgia/South Carolina state border just north of Augusta, GA. From I-20 take Exit 199 at Washington Rd. Drive north on Washington Rd. Turn right onto Highway 28 and drive approximately 20 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Turn left onto Highway 22
Additional Information
- Soap Creek Marina
- Raysville Marina
- Plum Branch Yacht Club
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake Photo Album
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake Website
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake Hunting Map
- Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association
- Tradewinds Marina
- Thurmond Marina
- Savannah Lakes Marina
