J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, South Carolina.

Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land. The Corps operates 10 Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas and many other recreational facilities. Thurmond Lake provides excellent striper and largemouth bass fishing and its large wildlife management program provides excellent hunting and wildlife observation opportunities.

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Biking
Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Located on the Georgia/South Carolina state border just north of Augusta, GA. From I-20 take Exit 199 at Washington Rd. Drive north on Washington Rd. Turn right onto Highway 28 and drive approximately 20 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Turn left onto Highway 22

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