The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' J. Strom Thurmond Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the
At the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake, due to impacts by Hurricane Helene all day-use parks, campgrounds, boat ramps, and trails, unless noted below, will be closed until further notice. We are working diligently to ensure quick but safe access for the public. Please refrain from entering all areas as we are completing hazard inspections. During this time, the Visitor Center will remain open for operation during the week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but closed on weekends and Federal Holidays.
Update 02/10/2025:
Areas now open- Please use discretion and be vigilant while visiting open areas as hazards may still be present.
- Amity- boat ramp only
- Below Dam GA Hunter Access- last .3 miles are still closed
- Calhoun Falls
- Clarks Hill Park
- Columbia Wayside
- Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
- Dordon Creek Hunter Access- last .4 miles are still closed
- Gill Point- boat ramp only
- Keg Creek Boat Ramp
- Keg Creek Fishing/ Trailhead
- Leathersville Boat Ramp
- Modoc 7 Boat Ramp
- Morrahs Boat Ramp
- Murry Creek Boat Ramp
- Murry Creek Hunter Access
- Parksville- boat ramp only
- Rousseau Creek
- Scotts Ferry Boat Ramp
- Visitor Center
- West Dam Quail Area- last .3 miles are still closed
For current Boat Ramp status click here: