12 Jul 2024

Corps of Engineers Temporarily Closes Morrahs Boat Ramp

CLARKS HILL, S.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Lake and Dam Project Office announces a temporary closure of Morrahs Boat Ramp, located in Elbert, Georgia, beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, until Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

31 Mar 2023

Parksville Day Use Area Remains Closed

Parksville, SC. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Project’s temporary closure continues at Parksville Day Use Area due to a public safety concern resulting from a large sink hole in the entrance road. Currently, there isn’t an estimated reopening date, but the process to repair it is being expedited. Guests are asked to please refrain from entering the park.

18 Jul 2022

2022 Bussey Point Deer Hunts

Augusta, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Project, primitive deer hunt dates are set for the 2022 hunting season.

11 Mar 2022

J. Strom Thurmond Project Releases Fishing Map Application for Public Use

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Project, recently launched a free fishing application for public use called “J. Strom Thurmond Fishing Map.” The web-based application is designed to assist boat and bank anglers in digital planning, ground referencing features, and areas of interest.

20 Aug 2021

Officials set 2021 dates for popular primitive hunting at Bussey Point

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Project, Forest, Fish, and Wildlife section will hold primitive weapons deer hunts in Bussey Point Corps Management Unit (CMU), located in Lincoln County, Georgia, in October, November and December.

18 Jun 2020

Corps of Engineers to reopen primitive campgrounds at Thurmond Lake

Primitive campgrounds Bussey Point and LeRoys Ferry are set to reopen on June 19 at J. Strom Thurmond Lake. All reservations and payments must now be made through Recreation.gov. The camping fee remains $10 per night.