Bussey Point Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available via Recreation.gov up to 240 days in advance. Check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 2:00 PM. No attendant on site.
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
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:34PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph possible. * WHERE...In Georgia, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties. In South Carolina, Edgefield and McCormick Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Located at the gateway to the Bussey Point Wilderness Recreation Area, this primitive campground offers 14 campsites split between two loops on a scenic peninsula jutting into J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The campground caters especially to equestrians, with sites designed to accommodate horse trailers and tie-out posts available. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The surrounding 2,545-acre wilderness area features a 12.5-mile horse trail circling the peninsula, plus an additional 20 miles of roads and trails open to hikers and mountain bikers (no motorized vehicles). Six hike/bike/boat-in primitive camping and picnic sites dot the peninsula, along with natural beaches and 15 food plots that attract abundant deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Southern bald eagles and migratory waterfowl are regularly spotted. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets (one per loop), hand pumps providing non-potable water, and a boat launch ramp. There are no hookups, showers, dump station, or trash service. Campers must bring drinking water and pack out all trash.
Directions
From the Hwy 47 Little River bridge in Lincoln County, GA, go north 1.8 miles and turn right on Ashmore-Barden Rd. Go 3 miles to the stop sign and turn right on Double Branches Rd. Continue 3 miles until the pavement ends. Continue straight on the dirt road 0.5 miles to the fork and turn right at the campground sign.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 - $10 |
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Explore Georgia - Bussey Point |
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