Lake Springs
Campground · Georgia · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 385 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia.
The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
A $5 per vehicle day use fee is required to enter the park. All Federal Passes are accepted. Payment can be made on site, credit card only, no cash accepted.
The boat ramp and fishing pier are open year-round. All swim beaches, picnic tables, and group shelters close after Labor Day, September 6, and reopen April 28 EXCEPT the Deer Run beach, tables, and group shelter are open year-round.
Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the immediate area. Within the Lake Springs Recreation Area is the 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop. Outside the park stretches the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads.
Facilities
Lake Springs Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with four group picnic shelters. Water and electrical hookups are provided at each shelter. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning station, playground and lookout tower.Natural Features
Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 345' above sea level.Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house 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
- 4 bookable sites
- 4 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: PINE, SPRI, SQRL
Site types
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
4 campsites at Lake Springs
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINE POINT | PINE | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| DEER RUN | SPRI | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 40 | ♿ |
| MALLARD POINT | SPRI | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ |
| SQUIRREL NEST | SQRL | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ |
Getting there
33.66593, -82.22930 · 33°39'57.3"N 82°13'45.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 67 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 92 | 91 | 86 | 76 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 55 | 44 | 38 |
| Precip in | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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 Lake Springs
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Springs?
- Yes, Lake Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Springs have?
- 4 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Springs?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Springs.
- Does Lake Springs have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Lake Springs
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- Lick Fork Lake 11.6 mi · Facility
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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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