Elijah Clark State Park
Open year-round. The designated swimming area is currently not accessible due to low water level conditions, but the beach area is open to the public. Reservations through ReserveAmerica; campsites can be reserved until 4:00 p.m. on day of arrival.
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lincolnton, or 15 miles east of Washington, moving east at 20 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... McCormick, Lincolnton, Appling, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Elijah Clark State Park, Riverwood, Mistletoe State Park, Hamilton Branch State Park, Parksville, Plum Branch, Winfield, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Knox Scout Reservation, Double Branches, Curry Hill, Wildwood Park, Columbia County Jail, and Modoc Boat Ramp. This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 174 and 177.
About
Elijah Clark State Park is located on the western shore of Clarks Hill Lake, a 71,100-acre reservoir straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border that ranks among the largest lakes in the Southeast. Named for Revolutionary War hero Elijah Clarke, the park combines excellent water recreation with comfortable camping facilities in Lincoln County. The campground offers 172 tent, trailer, and RV sites with electric and water hookups, each equipped with a parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and grill grate. Both back-in and pull-through sites are available. For tent campers seeking more solitude, 10 walk-in tent-only sites provide extra privacy while remaining close to comfort stations. A pioneer campground is also available for groups. Modern comfort stations feature climate-controlled bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets, and a dump station serves RV campers. Beyond camping, the park draws anglers and boaters with four boat ramps and an accessible fishing pier. A sandy beach offers swimming when water levels permit, and other amenities include a playground, miniature golf, archery range, picnic shelters, and canoe/kayak rentals. Twenty lakeside rental cottages provide an alternative to camping. A log cabin museum interprets the life of Elijah Clarke and frontier Georgia.
Directions
Located at 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817, on the western shore of Clarks Hill Lake in Lincoln County.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $250 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 359-3458 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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