Reviews
J. Strom Thurmond Lake - COE/Big Hart
User Reviews
Fred Doyle
I have camped at many campgrounds and I have to say this one is by far the greatest campground we ever been to. I haven’t relaxed a long time camping till this past weekend. Very dog friendly. Renee and her group keeps the grounds and bathrooms in tip top shape. I just wish I had been there long before now. We will be back. They even sell firewood and ice as well. If I could give it 10 stars I would.
Laura Quick
This campground is a gem!! The views, the cleanliness, the quiet, the spacious sites. Loved it here and will be back.
Hermann Coolidge
We arrived on 7/11 and were met at the gate by Renee, a camp host. She showed us to our spot and made sure all was fine. I asked about wood and she had Randy bring us some. It was more than I could burn in 2 days. Price $10.00. Our site was right on the lake and only a 15 yard walk to go swimming. Randy and Renee came back Saturday to make sure all was okay. The park was well maintained and we could not have had a nicer experience. We highly recommend Big Hart, we will be back.
Charles Ferguson
The managers are very nice. However I had a severe yellow jacket problem on my site 14. They were so bad I could hardly spend time outside. I believe the park needs to find the nest and terminate. I was stung multiple times. I have an allergy and was forced to leave early. I believe the fee for the week needs to be refunded. And hopefully no one has rented the spot. I will call the county offices on Monday and express my disappointment
Cindy LeMaster
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5-Star Campground Experience! We had an absolutely amazing stay at this campground and can’t recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the camp hosts (Renee and Randy) greeted us with genuine warmth and hospitality. They were polite, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to help — whether it was assisting with directions, firewood delivery, or simply offering a friendly wave as they made their rounds. The bathhouses were spotless throughout our stay — clearly well-maintained and cleaned regularly. It’s such a relief to have clean, modern facilities when you’re camping, and this place truly exceeded expectations. The campground itself is peaceful and quiet — perfect for relaxing and unwinding. We especially appreciated the pet-friendly atmosphere. Our dog loved splashing around in the water and enjoyed quiet morning and evening walks. If you’re looking for a clean, quiet, and friendly campground with top-notch hosts like Renee and Randy, a great atmosphere, this is the place! We’ll definitely be back!
Dean Wainwright
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
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
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
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
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.
Precious GEMM
It's beautiful, my home away from home!
Gary Usry
My wife and I spend a lot of time there, it's our home away from home!
Dale C
Nice place clean restrooms Ms Sue Ellen at the gate is awesome. Units bigger that 30 feet could have some problems in some of the spots even though they are pull thru. Definitely will stay again A+++
Lisa Braverman
Simply, we were sad to leave this beautiful, peaceful retreat. The sites are place so there is plenty of privacy. The grounds are very well kept. There is plenty to do like fishing, birdwatching, hiking, etc. Or you can just sit and enjoy the nature that surrounds you. The campground hosts were spectacular. Super helpful and friendly. Even thought the campground is tucked away, it was easy to locate. Our 30’ fifth wheel did fine on the roads inside the park. We can’t wait to return.
Robin Grant
We love this place. It's our home away from home. We love it so much we recently got married at the group site. SueEllen is an amazing host. She's always helpful and friendly. She's another reason to stay there. Lots of lake sites.