Lake Strom Thurmond, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Clarks Hill Lake—whatever you call this place, it’s a spot you need to see. Besides being one of the southeast’s largest lakes, at 71,000 acres, this dam hooks up the three major rivers that make Georgia and South Carolina BFFs. If the summer heat is beatin’ you up, take a peaceful walk along the Lake Springs Loop, feel the cool spray from your wake on the lake, or just dive right into those perfect blue waters. Ah, the Savannah River sounds nice right about now! This is one of the most visited lakes in the nation, and for good reason, so you’ll be in mighty fine company when you make it here.
Lake Strom Thurmond, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Clarks Hill Lake—whatever you call this place, it’s a spot you need to see. Besides being one of the southeast’s largest lakes, at 71,000 acres, this dam hooks up the three major rivers that make Georgia and South Carolina BFFs. If the summer heat is beatin’ you up, take a peaceful walk along the Lake Springs Loop, feel the cool spray from your wake on the lake, or just dive right into those perfect blue waters. Ah, the Savannah River sounds nice right about now! This is one of the most visited lakes in the nation, and for good reason, so you’ll be in mighty fine company when you make it here.
Activities in the park
Boating
Fishing
Paddling
Swimming
2 campgrounds in J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Park
If you wanted a scenic camping spot close to the Thurmond Dam, Modoc Campground is your best bet. You can get out on the peninsula, stake your tents down on the waterfront, and be surrounded by tall trees and incredible views of the lake. RV’s, tents, hammocks—whatever you want to hunker down in is welcome here!
One mile away from the hub of boat-launching, you’ll find Hawe Creek Campground. This is a good spot to camp out for a bit, as you’ll be close to shopping, restaurants and the marina. Grab one of the lakeside sites so you can get out on the water as soon as you unzip your tent flap. Nice, right?
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J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Park
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Park
If you wanted a scenic camping spot close to the Thurmond Dam, Modoc Campground is your best bet. You can get out on the peninsula, stake your tents down on the waterfront, and be surrounded by tall trees and incredible views of the lake. RV’s, tents, hammocks—whatever you want to hunker down in is welcome here!
One mile away from the hub of boat-launching, you’ll find Hawe Creek Campground. This is a good spot to camp out for a bit, as you’ll be close to shopping, restaurants and the marina. Grab one of the lakeside sites so you can get out on the water as soon as you unzip your tent flap. Nice, right?
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