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J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' J. Strom Thurmond Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah River.

Due to significant impacts caused by Hurricane Helene at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake, all day-use parks, campgrounds, boat ramps, and trails, unless noted below, will be closed until further notice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District is working diligently to restore safe access for the public. Please refrain from entering all posted closed areas until the Thurmond Project deems them safe and reopens them. The project’s Visitor Center will remain open for operation daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thurmond Hurricane Helene Recovery Website

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Update 03/17/2025:

The following areas are currently open to the public, however, use discretion and remain vigilant while visiting these areas as hazards may still be present.

  • Amity- boat ramp only
  • Below Dam GA Hunter Access
  • Below Dam SC
  • Below Dam SC Hunter Access
  • Calhoun Falls
  • Catfish Peninsula
  • Cherokee Creek
  • Clarks Hill Park
  • Columbia Wayside
  • Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
  • Dordon Creek Hunter Access
  • Dozier Branch
  • Gill Point- boat ramp only
  • Keg Creek Boat Ramp
  • Keg Creek Fishing/ Trailhead
  • Lake Springs Hunter Access
  • Leathersville Boat Ramp
  • Lloyd Creek
  • Modoc 7 Boat Ramp
  • Morrahs Boat Ramp
  • Murry Creek Boat Ramp
  • Murry Creek Hunter Access
  • Newford Creek
  • Parksville- boat ramp only
  • Pistol Creek
  • Rousseau Creek
  • Scotts Ferry Boat Ramp
  • Shriver Creek
  • West Dam Quail Area
  • Visitor Center

For current Boat Ramp status click here.

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Thurmond News

Recreation Facility Fees Increase at Hartwell, Thurmond Lakes
1/17/2025
SAVANNAH, Ga– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces fee increases for camping, shelter reservations, and day use areas at the Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond Lake Projects...
Thurmond Lake recreation areas remain closed until further notice
1/6/2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will keep most recreation areas at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake closed through the 2025 season, and possibly longer, due to...
Boundary Line Maintenance at J. Strom Thurmond Project
11/7/2024
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Workers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, at J. Strom Thurmond Project have begun work inspecting and re-painting approximately 60 miles of the existing boundary...
Safety concerns caused by Hurricane Helene close Thurmond Lake trails
10/24/2024
CLARKS HILL, S.C. – Due to Hurricane Helene impacts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project Office has closed all trails until further notice...
Bussey Point 2024 Deer Hunts canceled due to storm damage at Thurmond Lake
10/16/2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond, Forest, Fish, and Wildlife Section is cancelling the Bussey Point Corps Management Unit 2024 deer hunts due to...
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J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake
510 Clarks Hill Highway
Clarks Hill, SC 29821

Phone Numbers
864-333-1100
or toll free at
1-800-533-3478

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