SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has completed repairs and is now reopening Bussey Point and Leroys Ferry Campgrounds, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Bussey Point and Leroys Ferry are primitive campgrounds with no electric or water hookups. They are both open year-round, and reservations can be made through Recreation.gov.
This marks the 4th and 5th campground reopening by the Corps of Engineers at J. Strom Thurmond Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.
“We appreciate the public’s continued patience and cooperation as maintenance and repairs continue to restore more recreation areas at Thurmond Lake,” said Chrissy Alford, Thurmond park operations manager. “We will provide continue to provide updates as we reopen more of our campgrounds.”
Maintenance and repairs were accomplished by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake team, volunteers, and skilled contractors. Removal of debris was accomplished through funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO).
To reserve a spot at Bussey Point, visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10056267 and for Leroys Ferry, visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232668.
For additional information about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, visit Thurmond Hurricane Helene Recovery. For more lake information, contact the J. Strom Thurmond Project Office at 800-533-3478 or 864-333-1100, or visit the website at J. Strom Thurmond.
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ABOUT US: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, plays a major role in water resource projects throughout the region. The District operates three hydroelectric dam and reservoir projects on the Savannah River (Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and J. Strom Thurmond); maintains the federal shipping channels at the Savannah and Brunswick harbors; and processes Regulatory (stream/wetland) permits for development projects within Georgia. The District also oversees a multi-million-dollar military construction program at 11 Army and Air Force installations in Georgia and North Carolina, providing expertise across a wide range of disciplines--from engineering, architecture and design to construction, master planning and environmental services. Additionally, the District manages 164 Formerly Used Defense Sites projects in seven states.
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