14 May 2026

Final Thurmond Lake campground ready to reopen since Hurricane Helene

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is reopening Ridge Road Campground Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the final campground to be restored and reopened at J. Strom Thurmond Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.

1 Apr 2021

J. Strom Thurmond Lake Announces 2021 Campground Openings

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Lake has announced the 2021 operations schedule for campgrounds.

19 Mar 2021

Thurmond Lake to Close Ridge Road Boat Ramp to Day Users

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Lake is changing access to its Ridge Road Boat Ramp to Ridge Road campers only. This change will begin March 26, when the Ridge Road Campground opens this year.

19 Mar 2019

Thurmond Lake officials announce seasonal openings of recreation sites

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Recreation sites at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake will open for the 2019 season on a