When
it’s time for outdoor recreation, Americans head for the water. The
Corps’ many lakes, rivers, and beaches offer everyone fun, fitness, rest
and relaxation. And, America’s first choice for water-based recreation
is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; one out of every ten Americans will
visit a Corps lake this year.
Thurmond
Lake is consistently one of the top 10 most visited Corps site in the
U.S. and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Outdoor
water-related recreation abounds at Thurmond Lake. Swimmers delight in
the sand beaches and designated swim areas located in many Corps
recreation areas and campgrounds along the shoreline. The lake affords
the avid sports fisherman and the weekend angler equal opportunities for
a rewarding fishing experience. Coves and areas of quiet water provide
the water skier with excellent surfaces on which to pursue this sport.
Thurmond Lake appeals to boaters of all
kinds,
whether their specialty is canoeing, kayaking, sailing or motor boating.
Picnicking with your family and friends, sightseeing, and other outdoor
experiences can be enjoyed at the many public recreation areas located
around the lake.
Safety…Thurmond
Lake, as a public recreation lake, is provided for the use and enjoyment
of you, our visitor. However, each year, needless injuries and deaths
occur as a result of swimming and boating related accidents - most of
which are preventable. To insure your enjoyment, you should observe
water safety precautions as well as applicable federal, state, and local
laws when using the lake’s waters for swimming, boating and other
activities.
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