Strom Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake Description |
Thurmond Lake is the largest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project east of the Mississippi River. It was built between 1946 and 1954 as part of a comprehensive plan of development for the Savannah River Basin. This lake is one of the 10 most visited Corps lakes in the nation and serves about eight million visitors a year.
The dam on the Savannah River is about 22 miles north west of Augusta and is more than a mile long and 200 feet high. It holds back a lake that stretches 40 miles up the Savannah River and 26 miles up the Little River. The lake covers 70,000 acres and has nearly 1,200 miles of shoreline.
The lake has more than 100 islands and is one of the largest lakes in the South. Pine trees and hardwoods cover most of the shoreline. Around the lake, you will find six state parks, two county parks, and numerous Corps and private campgrounds. Free camping can be found at Bussey Point, Georgia. The lake's information center can be found at the South Carolina end of the dam just off Highway 221 near Clarks Hill, South Carolina. The center is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the winter and 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the summer. More information about the lake is available from the Resource Manager at Thurmond Lake, Rt.1 Box 12, Clarks Hill, South Carolina 29821 or by calling (803)-333-2476 or (706)-722-3770.
The Corps operates ten Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas as well as many other camping, picnicking and recreational facilities. To make campground reservations on Thurmond Lake - 1-877-444-6777
J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent striper and black bass fishing and its large wildlife management program provides some of the best hunting and wildlife observation opportunities in the South. The adjacent area abounds with historical and geological sites. The Visitor Center, located at the South Carolina end of the dam, contains numerous exhibits and additional information on the lake and the surrounding area.
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Jet Skis: |
Are they permitted? Yes
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Swimming: |
Can you swim in the lake? Yes |
Water quality? |
Excellent |
Water Level: |
Average water level variance? 3-10 ft. |
Boat Docks: |
Are they permitted? Yes, with permit |
Power Boats: |
Are they permitted? Yes |
Depth of Lake: |
120 ft. |
Nearby cities: |
Augusta, GA (15 miles), Greenwood, SC (30 miles) Aiken, SC |
Nearest airport: |
Augusta (Bush Field and Daniel Field (40 miles) Atlanta |
Building restrictions: |
Varies with area |
Strom Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake Fishing Information |
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Ridge Road Bait & Tackle Shop
706-541-9424, 6539 Washington Rd, Appling, GA 30802-4100
Ed's Bait & Tackle
706-359-3455, 2583 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA 30817-3911
L W's Bait & Tackle Shop
706-359-7979, 2058 Ashmore Barden Rd, Lincolnton, GA
Lakeview Bait & Tackle
706-359-3105, 2405 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA
Fisherman's Corner
706-359-7896, 3135 Chamberlain Ferry Rd, Lincolnton, GA
Russell's Hunting & Fishing
706-595-8561, 5083 Washington Rd, Thomson, GA
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Strom Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake Boating Information |
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Little River Jet Ski Rentals
706-541-9560, Old Lincolnton Rd, Appling, GA 30802
Little River Marina & Family
706-541-1358, 4271 Old Lincolnton Rd, Appling, GA
Cunnningham Marine
706-359-7477, 3186 Bethany Church Rd # A, Lincolnton, GA 30817-5410
Hopscotch Charters
706-359-4142, 1161 Rowland Rd # A, Lincolnton, GA
Augusta Sailing Club
706-541-9900, Clark Hl, Appling, GA
Plum Branch Yacht Club
864-443-3000, State Road 33/179, Plum Branch, SC
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Strom Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake Camping Information |
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Broad River Campground
706-359-2053, 8181 Elberton Hwy, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Camp Daniel Marshall
706-359-7292, Daniel Marshall Rd, Lincolnton, GA 30817
Elijah Clark State Park
706-359-3458, 2959 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA
Clay Hill Campground
706-359-7495, 5701 Clay Hill Rd, Lincolnton, GA
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Strom Thurmond / Clarks Hill Lake Local Area Businesses |
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Rocky Branch Golf Club
706-359-4303, 4711 Double Branches Rd, Lincolnton, GA
Lincoln County Recreational
706-359-2236, 1962 Rowland York Dr, Lincolnton, GA
Hutto's Sporting Center
864-333-5552, Highway 28, Modoc, SC
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