Below Dam South Carolina
Open for day-use only. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Group shelters can be reserved through Recreation.gov or used first-come, first-served. No overnight camping is permitted at this location.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 8:39AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the following areas, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond and central South Carolina, including the following areas, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Central Orangeburg, Edgefield, McCormick, Northwestern Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rainfall are possible today, with highest amounts expected in the CSRA and southern Midlands. Rainfall totals of 3-6" are possible from this morning through tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular day-use park situated just below the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the facility is located on Power Plant Road off South Carolina Highway 221, near the dam's Visitor Center. The wooded site features a mixed pine and hardwood forest providing ample shade. The recreation area offers seven group picnic shelters available for reservation through Recreation.gov, with one shelter featuring electrical hookups capable of accommodating groups up to 50 people. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, paved driveways, and picnic tables. The park also provides a boat ramp, fishing pier, hiking trail, and playground. The Savannah River below the dam offers excellent fishing opportunities for species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Due to strong currents from dam releases, swimming and wading are strictly prohibited. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping permitted; visitors must vacate by 8:30 p.m.
Directions
From Clarks Hill, SC, head west on US Highway 221. Turn onto Power Plant Road just before reaching the dam. The recreation area is located below the dam near the Visitor Center.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (800) 533-3478 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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