West Dam

Overview

West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

800-533-3478

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around West Dam, 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 · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• FATS Trailhead NorthTrailhead · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• FATS Trailhead SouthTrailhead · 7.8 mi from campShow on map
• Euchee Creek Greenway Patriots Park TrailheadTrailhead · 9.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Carey HillPeak · 394 ft · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• Poverty HillPeak · 427 ft · 12.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Active Climbing AugustaClimbing · 12.9 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.