West Dam
Open for day-use only. Operating hours 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM. This is not an overnight campground; all visitors must depart by 8:30 PM. $7 day-use entry fee required.
About
West Dam Recreation Area sits on the Georgia side of J. Strom Thurmond Dam, providing lakefront day-use recreation on one of the largest lakes in the Southeast. The facility offers 11 reservable group shelters ranging from small covered picnic areas for family gatherings to a large pavilion accommodating up to 68 people for events. The area features a swimming beach, playground, flush restrooms, and drinking water. Hiking trails connect to the broader trail network around Thurmond Lake, including access to portions of the 27-mile Bartram Trail. The lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. This is strictly a day-use facility with operating hours from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM. A $7 entry fee applies (annual passes accepted). Pets are permitted on leash but prohibited on the swimming beach. Group shelters can be reserved through Recreation.gov; unreserved shelters are available first-come, first-served.
Directions
From Clarks Hill, SC, head west on US 221 and cross Thurmond Dam. The recreation area is on the Georgia side of the dam.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (800) 533-3478 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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