South Carolina Camping – Campground Reservations

Directions The day use area is located just outside Clarks Hill, SC, west off US 221, just below the dam Phone 800-533-3478 Activities BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords BDAM,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Tourism South Carolina State Road Conditions Overview Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park just below J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. The park is located on Power Plant Road just off South Carolina State Highway 221 near the Visitor Center. The Savannah River offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Recreation The 70,000 acre 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. Facilities Below Dam South

Directions From Charleston, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 north ( 32.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn right into the recreation area. From Georgetown, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 South/South Fraser Street (29.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn left into the recreation area. Phone (843)336-2200 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords BHRA,FRANCIS MARION-SUMTER NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Road Conditions South Carolina State Tourism Overview Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast’s best shrimp baiting area. Recreation The area is primarily used for shrimp baiting and fishing. Anglers can expect a

Directions From Walhalla, go north 8 miles on State Highway 28. Turn right on Highway 107. Continue on Highway 107 for 9 miles. A sign for Cherry Hill Campground is on the right. From Cashiers, NC, go south on Highway 107 for 9 miles. The sign for Cherry Hil will be on the left. Phone 864-638-9568 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FISH HATCHERY Keywords FRANCIS MARION-SUMTER NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Road Conditions South Carolina State Tourism Overview Open April 1 – October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grills, tables and lantern posts as well as a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. When you make a reservation, post one of the following on the clip provided at your site: a) Your

Directions Located off US 221, approximately 1 mile west of Clarks Hill, SC. Phone 800-533-3478 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS Keywords CLAH,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Road Conditions South Carolina State Tourism 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

Directions From Spartanburg – Follow Interstate 26 east towards Charleston for 92 miles and then take Exit 116 for Interstate 77 north towards Charlotte (on the left). Follow Interstate 77 for approximately five miles to Exit 5, Bluff Road. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5. (Approximate travel time: 2 hours) From Charleston – Follow Interstate 26 west (towards Columbia) for approximately 75 miles. Take Exit 145, US 601 north towards St. Matthews. Follow US 601 for 23 miles. Turn left onto Route 48 (Bluff Road) and follow for 11 miles to Mt. View Road. Turn left and follow Mt. View Road to Old Bluff Road. Turn right on Old Bluff Road for half a mile to the park entrance, which will be on your left. (Approximate travel time: 2 hours) From Charlotte – Take Interstate 77 south towards Columbia for approximately 95 miles to Exit 5, Bluff Road.

Directions From Lincolnton, GA, travel approximately 12 miles north on SR-79. Phone 800-5333478 Activities BOATING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE, ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING Keywords GILL,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Georgia State Tourism Georgia State Road Conditions Overview Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. 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. Facilities Gill Point Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people.

Directions From the junction of HWY 221 and HWY 378 in McCormick, SC, travel southwest on US 378, then south 4 miles on Chamberlains Ferry Road. Road ends at campground. Phone 864-443-5441 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING Keywords HAWE,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Tourism South Carolina State Road Conditions Overview Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, the largest of its kind in the Southeast. 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. Facilities This

Directions 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. Phone 864-333-2272 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, SWIMMING, KAYAKING Keywords MODO,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Road Conditions South Carolina State Tourism Overview Modoc Campground is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 5 miles from the Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking. 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,

Directions Located off SC-28 in Parksville, SC. Phone 800-533-3478 Activities BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, SWIMMING SITE, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, SOFTBALL FIELDS Keywords PARV,J STROM THURMOND LAKE Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Tourism South Carolina State Road Conditions Overview Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking. 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. Facilities Parksville Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with two group picnic shelters. Amenities include

Directions From Walhalla, go north 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles. Continue straight at the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 3/4-mile down the gravel road. The camp is on the left. Phone 864-638-9568 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HORSE CAMPING Keywords WHET,WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP,WHETSTONE,WHETSTONE HORSE,HORSE,HORSE CAMP,CAMP,FRANCIS MARION-SUMTER NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images South Carolina State Tourism South Carolina State Road Conditions Overview Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp. Recreation The Rocky Gap