At Thurmond Lake, one of our most popular outdoor recreation activities is camping. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages seven campgrounds at Thurmond Lake with a total of 370 campsites.

Many of these campgrounds feature amenities such as flush restrooms, showers, boat ramps, sanitary disposal stations, playgrounds, electric and water hook-ups, courtesy docks, and designated swimming areas. Two of our campgrounds feature contract park attendants and three features a team of camp hosts who register incoming campers, provide information, and ensure the campground is operated to provide the safest, most enjoyable experience for all visitors.

We offer two primitive campgrounds for those who want to escape from populated areas and be immersed in nature. The primitive campgrounds have vault toilet facilities, and the sites feature a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There is no cleanup provided so everything packed in, must be packed out.

Broad River, Clay Hill and Hester's Ferry campgrounds are now operated under lease to Lincoln County, GA.   For reservations and additional information on these campgrounds click here:

Raysville and Big Hart Campground are now operated under lease to McDuffie County, GA. For reservations and additional information on this campground click here:

Hester's Bottoms Campground (formerly Mt. Carmel) is now operated by a commercial concessionaire.  For additional information and updates on the campground click here:

Reservations are made through the www.recreation.gov website, or by calling 877-833-6777.
 

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CAMPGROUNDS ON THURMOND LAKE For directions, maps, and more information about the campground, click on the name of the campground, or call 1-800-533-3479
Closed until further notice due to impacts by Hurricane Helene
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