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Clarks Hill
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — CLARKS HILL · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
| Location | CLARKS HILL · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake · 33.67250, -82.18889 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 group shelter nonelectric; 3 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 3 of 10 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 3 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 8:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 10 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Water spigots |
| Phone | 800-533-3478 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-22.
From the official listing
Overview Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities. Recreation Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.
Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads. Facilities Clarks Hill is a wooded day-use area with several picnic shelters, some with electrical hookups. The shelters can accommodate groups as small as 6 and as large as 48. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, a beach, boat ramp and dock. Natural Features Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 345' above sea level.
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer. Nearby Attractions Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.
The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.
Directions, from the listing
Located off US 221, approximately 1 mile west of Clarks Hill, SC.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · CLARKS HILL South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersModoc
4 mi straight-line · MODOC South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersParksville
9 mi straight-line · PLUM BRANCH South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHawe Creek
14 mi straight-line · MCCORMICK South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGill Point
30 mi straight-line · CLARKS HILL South Carolina
Trip Card — Clarks Hill
CLARKS HILL · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | CLARKS HILL · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 3 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232551 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.