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USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MODOC · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
| Location | MODOC · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake · 33.71917, -82.22417 · Map |
| Sites | 67 public sites counted from the federal listing — 66 standard electric; 1 standard nonelectric |
| 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 69 of 67 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 70 of 67 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 67 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 67 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 | Longest reported site fits 48 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 64 sites · 30 ft: 53 sites · 35 ft: 28 sites · 40 ft: 12 sites |
| 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 3:00 PM · Out 01:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 70 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 864-333-2272 |
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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 2026-09-30.
From the official listing
Overview Modoc Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only five miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam.
Camping at Modoc is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000+ acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, bird watching, and so much more of course!
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 great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming.
When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.
Facilities Modoc Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy! The gatehouse has friendly camp hosts and information about the campground and local area. There are four bathhouses spread throughout the campground that have flush toilets and showers. The boat ramp and courtesy dock are conveniently placed with lots of parking. For the young campers, there is a playground on the first loop with a bathhouse conveniently next to it. For campers of all ages, there is a shaded hiking trail that winds through the campground showcasing the beautiful pine and hardwood trees. For camper convenience, there is a dump station and dumpsters located in the campground.
Natural Features Water/ Land:
Modoc Campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond Lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest.
Wildlife:
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer.
Weather/ Climate:
Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.
Nearby Attractions Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking. There are many USACE managed day-use areas within 10 miles where registered campers may enter for free by displaying their campground hangtag pass. Within five miles, campers may visit the dam, Visitor Center, and various USACE trails.
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
296 MODOC CAMP ROAD MODOC, SC 29838
From I-20, take Exit 200 (River Watch Parkway). Turn right, drive 2 miles to Furys Ferry Road (HWY 28 West). Turn right, drive 13 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Continue northwest on HWY 221 for approximately 4 miles to campground entrance.
Nearest federal campgrounds
4 mi straight-line · CLARKS HILL South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBelow Dam South Carolina
4 mi straight-line · CLARKS HILL South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersParksville
5 mi straight-line · PLUM BRANCH South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHawe Creek
10 mi straight-line · MCCORMICK South CarolinaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersGill Point
26 mi straight-line · CLARKS HILL South Carolina
Trip Card — Modoc
MODOC · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MODOC · South Carolina · J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 69 |
| Max RV | Up to 48 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 67 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232645 · 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.