Army Corps of Engineers · J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Clarks Hill

Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities. Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area.

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Campsites

group shelter nonelectric	7
group shelter electric	3
Total	10

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed

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Getting there

Located off US 221, approximately 1 mile west of Clarks Hill, SC.

Campgrounds nearby

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

West Dam

GA · 11 sites

1 miles away

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Below Dam South Carolina

SC · 7 sites

1.5 miles away

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Lake Springs

GA · 4 sites

2.4 miles away

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Modoc

SC · 70 sites

3.8 miles away

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Ridge Road

GA · 69 sites

4 miles away

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J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Petersburg

GA · 94 sites

4.2 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.