Amity Recreation Area
Campground · Georgia · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 334 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States.Anglers will find largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Amity Recreation Area provides a boat ramp and swimming area.
Facilities
This facility is a wooded day-use area on the lake shore. There are three reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 92 guests. A boat ramp, fishing pier, swimming area, ball field and playground provide additional recreation opportunities.Natural Features
Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color.Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors might spot bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, osprey, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.
Nearby Attractions
Augusta, Georgia, about 20 miles away, offers museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: Bass Alley, Blue Gill Way, Catfish Cove
Site types
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
3 campsites at Amity Recreation Area
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bass Alley | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ |
| 3 | Blue Gill Way | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ |
| 1 | Catfish Cove | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 |
Getting there
From Thomson, Georgia, take U.S. Highway 78 west for 6 miles. Turn right on State Route 43 and continue for about 7.5 miles. The park is on the right (look for signs). The park is located on the McDuffie/Lincoln County line.
33.64611, -82.47194 · 33°38'46.0"N 82°28'19.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Amity Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Amity Recreation Area?
- Yes, Amity Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Amity Recreation Area have?
- 3 sites.
- Does Amity Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Amity Recreation Area
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- West Dam 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clarks Hill 16.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Parksville 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gill Point 21.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little River Boat Ramp 21.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 800-533-3478
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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