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J. Strom Thurmond Lake - COE/Big Hart

J Strom Thurmond Lake, also known as Clarks Hill Lake, is a reservoir located along the Savannah River on the Georgia-South Carolina border. It is the largest lake in the southeastern United States and is named after the late U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. The lake is located in McDuffie, Columbia, Lincoln, and Wilkes counties in Georgia and Aiken, Edgefield, and McCormick counties in South Carolina. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and other recreational activities. The lake is also home to Big Hart State Park, located in Thomson, Georgia. The park offers camping, fishing, swimming, and other outdoor activities.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (J. Strom Thurmond Lake)
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (Public Corps)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (31)
• Width (20)
• Max Length (75)
• Gravel Sites (31)
• 50 Amp
• Water (31)
• Electric (31)
• Max Amps (50)
• Pull-thrus (15)
• Pull-thru Size (20 x 75)
• Back-ins (20 x 30)
• Site Length (75)

User Reviews

Dean Wainwright

February 17, 2025

We had to change from other campground. I am so happy we found Big Hart. Almost all the campsites are pull through. And huge. The sites are very far apart. We stayed 2 weeks and wanted to stay longer. It was peaceful. I walk the entire park every day. I barely saw another person. You can walk to the lake from almost every site.

Jim Thornton

February 13, 2025

Very nice sites along the lake side very quiet and clean they are still recovering from hurricane debris so keep that in mind when visiting but I would recommend 100%

Chris Bloomfield

November 10, 2024

A most excellent campground! The manager is wonderful and does a great job. The sites are nice and spread out. All around a jolly good place to camp.

Raymond Ingham

November 04, 2024

What a beautiful surprise. We were looking for an overnite spot on our way home and we're fortunate to get spot 28. It is lakeside with a huge site and even grass for the dog. Beautiful views, no road noise and just about perfect... Pulled in, parked w/o unhooking camper and it was perfectly level. I checked out the bathroom... Spotless and hot showers... Okay this now makes the list of top 5 campgrounds we have stayed at! Staff were very friendly and helped us get the reservation over the phone. Note there are no sewer hookups but there is water/electric and a dump station. We will be back!

Sharon-Reggie Crawford

July 26, 2024

This is our 2nd time here, we came about 2+ years ago. It's a beautiful park, very clean, nice and quiet. We're at #5 this time, and it's mostly shaded, with water view. Easy to put in kayak, sit, or lay in a hammock by the water. Spot #3 looks even better with 180 views of water, so I'll probably book it next time.

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