Lake Springs

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

800-533-3478

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lake Springs, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Paleo TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• FATS Trailhead NorthTrailhead · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• FATS Trailhead SouthTrailhead · 9.5 mi from campShow on map
• Euchee Creek Greenway Patriots Park TrailheadTrailhead · 9.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Carey HillPeak · 394 ft · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Poverty HillPeak · 427 ft · 14.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Active Climbing AugustaClimbing · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.