Amity Recreation Area
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
This facility is a wooded day-use area on the lake shore. There are three reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 92 guests. A boat ramp, fishing pier, swimming area, ball field and playground provide additional recreation opportunities.
Notifications and Alerts
This facility is closed until further notice due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Need to Know
- Park hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All users must pay the $5 entry fee by using the credit card machine prior to the gatehouse. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
Pets permitted on leash
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
Glass and Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
Fires are prohibited
Nets, volleyballs, and hareseshoes are not provided
For shelter reservations:
Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in
Shelter must be occupied by 2pm
Users are not exempt from the entrance fee
The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public
Natural Features
Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color.
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors might spot bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, osprey, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.
Nearby Attractions
Augusta, Georgia, about 20 miles away, offers museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.
Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States.
Anglers will find largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Amity Recreation Area provides a boat ramp and swimming area.
Contact Information
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5870 THOMSON HWY LINCOLNTON GA 30817
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 800-533-3478
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Thomson, Georgia, take U.S. Highway 78 west for 6 miles. Turn right on State Route 43 and continue for about 7.5 miles. The park is on the right (look for signs). The park is located on the McDuffie/Lincoln County line.
Available Campsites
- Site 1, Loop Catfish Cove, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 2, Loop Bass Alley, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 3, Loop Blue Gill Way, Type Group Shelter Electric
