The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' J. Strom Thurmond Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Broad, and Little Rivers. The lake is created by the Thurmond Dam, located on the Savannah River 22 miles above Augusta, Ga., and 239.5 miles above the mouth of the Savannah River. The lake extends 39.4 miles up the Savannah River, 29 miles up the Little River, and 6.5 miles up the Broad River in Georgia, and 17 miles up the Little River in South Carolina. At full pool elevation, Thurmond Lake comprises nearly 71,100 acres of water and 1,200 miles of shoreline. The Thurmond Project was designed for flood control, hydropower, fish and wildlife, water quality, water supply, downstream navigation and recreation. It's one ofthe top 10 most-visited Corps lakes in the nation!

Due to impacts by Hurricane Helene all day-use parks, campgrounds, and boat ramps, unless indicated 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 closed on weekends but will remain open for operation during the week, Monday through Friday. 

Areas now open (As of 10/9/2024)

• Clarks Hill Park
• Scotts Ferry Boat Ramp
• Modoc 7 Boat Ramp

All reservations and payments for Primitive Campgrounds at Bussey Point and LeRoy's Ferry must now be made through Recreation.gov.  The camping fee remains $10 per night.

For current Boat Ramp status click here: