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.
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
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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