Hickory Knob State Park

About J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land. The Corps operates 10 Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas and many other recreational facilities. Thurmond Lake provides excellent striper and largemouth bass fishing and its large wildlife management program provides excellent hunting and wildlife observation opportunities.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

Located on the Georgia/South Carolina state border just north of Augusta, GA. From I-20 take Exit 199 at Washington Rd. Drive north on Washington Rd. Turn right onto Highway 28 and drive approximately 20 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Turn left onto Highway 22

Directions to J. Strom Thurmond Lake, not to this specific campground.

Activities

• BIKING
• BOATING
• CAMPING
• FISHING
• HIKING
• WATER SPORTS
• PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
• OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
• HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED

Nearby federal campgrounds

• Elijah Clark State ParkJ. Strom Thurmond Lake2 mi
• Soap Creek MarinaJ. Strom Thurmond Lake3 mi
• Baker Creek State ParkJ. Strom Thurmond Lake4 mi
• Little River Boat RampFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests5 mi
• Hawe CreekJ. Strom Thurmond Lake6 mi
• Hesters FerryJ. Strom Thurmond Lake7 mi