Clarks Hill
Campground · South Carolina · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- up to 48
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 379 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.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 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 nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads.
Facilities
Clarks Hill is a wooded day-use area with several picnic shelters, some with electrical hookups. The shelters can accommodate groups as small as 6 and as large as 48. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, a beach, boat ramp and dock.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
- 10 bookable sites
- 10 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Up to 48 people per site
- Loops: ELIJAH COVE GROUP SHELTER, ELIJAH MINI SHELTER, HANNAH POINT SHELTER, HILLTOP SHELTER
Site types
- 7 Group Shelter Nonelectric
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
10 campsites at Clarks Hill
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | ELIJAH COVE GROUP SHELTER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 48 | 🐾 |
| 1 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 3 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | ELIJAH MINI SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | HANNAH POINT SHELTER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 48 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 01 | HILLTOP SHELTER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Located off US 221, approximately 1 mile west of Clarks Hill, SC.
33.67250, -82.18889 · 33°40'21.0"N 82°11'20.0"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, 0.6 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 Clarks Hill
- Can you reserve a site at Clarks Hill?
- Yes, Clarks Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Clarks Hill have?
- 10 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Clarks Hill?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Clarks Hill.
- Does Clarks Hill have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Clarks Hill
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- Parksville 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Hawe Creek 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Amity Recreation Area 16.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lick Fork Lake 9.3 mi · Facility
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area Day Use 9.7 mi · Activity pass
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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