Gill Point
Gill Point is a day-use recreation area with a reservable group shelter, not a traditional campground with individual overnight sites. The facility operates daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a $5-7 entry fee. The group shelter (capacity 24) can be reserved through Recreation.gov; shelter must be occupied by 2:00 p.m. on reservation day.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:32AM 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 counties, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond and central South Carolina, including the following counties, Edgefield and McCormick. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning 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... - Isaias continues to move inland overnight with a band of associated heavy rainfall developing near the area Saturday. While the exact location of where this banding will occur is uncertain, higher rainfall totals potentially moving into eastern GA and southern SC. Rainfall totals of 3-6" are possible within this band of heavier rain Saturday morning into Saturday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:04AM 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 expected. * 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
Gill Point Recreation Area sits on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, a 70,000-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border. The area is accessible via Georgia State Highway 79, approximately 12 miles north of Lincolnton. The facility centers on a reservable group shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people for picnics and gatherings. Supporting amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp with courtesy dock, and a designated swimming beach. The mixed pine and hardwood forest provides shade along the shoreline. The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, catfish, and striped bass. Boating, water skiing, and swimming are popular activities. Wildlife including bald eagles, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer frequent the area. The historic town of Petersburg lies submerged beneath the lake, and Elberton, the Granite Capital of the World, is 20 miles northwest.
Directions
From Lincolnton, Georgia, travel approximately 12 miles north on SR-79.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (800) 533-3478 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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