J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake

Recreation Areas - Day Use Areas

 

Want to take the kids fishing?

Need a place to launch your boat?

Looking for a picnic area?

Thurmond Lake offers 9 Corps managed recreation areas for people who want to spend the day (or maybe just an hour or two...) at the lake. Because camping is not allowed within these areas, they are commonly referred to as "day use" areas. Most of the day use areas have amenities such as picnic tables, playgrounds, boat launching ramps, fishing piers, courtesy docks, restrooms, picnic shelters, facilities for the handicapped, drinking water, and swim beaches. In addition, the Corps manages 29 "access" areas on Thurmond Lake. Access areas are smaller recreation areas that typically have a boat launching ramp only, however, some may have restrooms and picnic tables.

There are also six state parks, six marinas, three U.S. Forest Service access areas, and several city/county recreation areas located around Thurmond Lake for your enjoyment.

DAY USE AREAS

For directions, detailed information, recreation area, and fee information maps, click on the name of the recreation area.
 

IN GEORGIA

IN SOUTH CAROLINA

  • AMITY                                                             
    Lincoln Co.
    Open May 10, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024       Ramp Open Year Round
  • GILL POINT
    Lincoln Co.
    Open May 10, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024           Ramp Open Year Round
  • LAKE SPRINGS                                            
    Columbia Co.
    Open May 10, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024
    Deer Run & Boat                                     Ramp Open Year Round
  • PARKSVILLE
    McCormick Co.                                        Open May 10, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024           Ramp Open Year Round
  • WEST DAM
    Columbia Co.
    Open March 29, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024            

     Loop #1 Open Year Round

 

ADDITIONAL BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS  

D - Courtesy Dock         L - Ramp Security Light

        Georgia                                                               South Carolina

  • Below Dam Georgia
  • Chamberlian Ferry
  • Double Branches
  • Leathersville
  • Keg Creek  (D,L)
  • Murray Creek
  • Morrahs  (D,L)
  • Calhoun Falls  (L)
  • Dordon Creek  (D,L)
  • Modoc Ramp  (D)
  • Mount Carmel  (D,L)
  • Mount Pleasant  (L)
AREA USE FEES

How to Purchase and Annual Pass

 

Recreation areas where $5 per vehicle Area Use Fee is charged (All vehicles entering these recreation areas must pay a $5 fee regardless of activity):

Georgia

  • Amity

  • Lake Springs

  • West Dam

  • Gill Point

South Carolina

  • Clarks Hill Park

  • Parksville

 

 

 

 

 

America the Beautiful Pass Program

Notice:  America the Beautiful "Interagency Park Pass", America the Beautiful "Senior Pass" and the America the Beautiful "Access Pass" are avialable at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Visitor Center.

You may be eligible for a discount on day use or camping fees!

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   Senior Pass                     Access Pass

                       

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