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.