Can you reserve a site at Petersburg?

Yes, Petersburg is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Petersburg have?

94 sites in total, of which 90 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Petersburg?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Petersburg?

Yes, pets are allowed at Petersburg.

Are campfires allowed at Petersburg?

Campfires are allowed at Petersburg. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Petersburg

Campground · Georgia · 90 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

90
Bookable sites: 45 ft
Max rig length: up to 50
People per site: 4
Accessible sites: 360 ft
Elevation

Gatehouse — Photo: R. Snyder USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia.

Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000 acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and bird watching, and so much more of course! Just outside the entrance the largest trailhead for the Bartram Trail which is a designated National Recreation Trail prime for hiking and mountain biking.

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 great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming.

The Bartram Trail, a designated National Recreation Trail, hosts it's largest trailhead just outside the entrance to the campground. This trail winds around the campground and shares beautiful views of the lake. This trail is favored by mountain bikers and hikers as a convenient option to get out and experience nature. Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the immediate area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are both nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads.

When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.

Facilities

Petersburg Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy! The gatehouse has friendly Gate Attendants and information about the campground and local area. There are four bathhouses spread throughout the campground that have flush toilets and showers. The boat ramp and courtesy dock are conveniently placed with circle drives. For the fishers who don't use the boat ramp, there is a large fishing pier to make land fishing easy. There is a playground on the first loop adjacent to one of the two swimming beaches, a first come first served/ reservable pavilion making it the perfect spot for birthday parties or any celebration, and to top it all off the bathhouse is only a short walk away. For campers of all ages, there is a shaded hiking and biking trail that winds through the campground showcasing the beautiful pine and hardwood trees.

For camper convenience, there are two dump stations and dumpsters located in the campground.

Natural Features

Water/ Land:

Petersburg Campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest.

Wildlife:

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

Weather/ Climate:

Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking. There are many USACE managed day-use areas within six miles where registered campers may enter for free by displaying their campground hangtag pass. Within four miles, campers may visit the dam, Visitor Center, and various USACE trails.

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

90 bookable sites
94 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, PETE

Site types

82 Standard Electric
8 Standard Nonelectric
4 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

94 campsites at Petersburg

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
01	A	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
02	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	♿ 🐾
04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
08	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
12	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
13	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
15	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	♿ 🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
17	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	♿ 🐾
18	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
19	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
20	A	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
21	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
22	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
23	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
24	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
25	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
26	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
27	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
28	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
29	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
30	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
31	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
32	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
33	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
34	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	36 ft	12	🐾
35	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
36	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
37	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
38	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
39	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
40	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
41	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
42	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
43	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
44	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
45	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
46	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
47	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
48	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
49	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
50	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
51	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
52	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
53	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
54	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
55	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
56	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
57	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
58	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
59	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
60	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
61	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
62	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
63	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
64	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
65	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
66	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
67	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
68	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
69	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
70	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
71	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
72	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	15 ft	12	🐾
73	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
74	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	12	🐾
75	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
76	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
77	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
78	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
79	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
80	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
81	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	40 ft	12	🐾
82	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
83	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
84	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
85	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
86	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
87	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
88	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
89	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
90	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
91	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	🐾
92	C	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	🐾
93	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	12	🐾
Grp	PETE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50	♿ 🐾

Getting there

3998 Petersburg Rd Appling, GA 30802

From I-20, take Exit 183 (Appling). Go north on HWY 221 approximately 6 miles. At the 4-way stop, go straight (HWY 221) another 2 miles. Campground road is on the left. Follow signs.

33.66194, -82.26083 · 33°39'43.0"N 82°15'39.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov, or the Gate Attendants 28 March 2025 through 7 September 2025

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

BOAT RAMP — Photo: R. Snyder USACE · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Add a photo

Common questions about Petersburg

Can you reserve a site at Petersburg?: Yes, Petersburg is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Petersburg have?: 94 sites in total, of which 90 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Petersburg?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Petersburg?: Yes, pets are allowed at Petersburg.
Does Petersburg have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Petersburg?: Campfires are allowed at Petersburg. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Petersburg

Ridge Road 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Springs 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Below Dam South Carolina 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Dam 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clarks Hill 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Modoc 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Parksville 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Winfield 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Amity Recreation Area 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hawe Creek 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lick Fork Lake 13.4 mi · Facility
Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area Day Use 13.8 mi · Activity pass

Comments

Contact

Phone 706-541-9464
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-10.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.