Ridge Road

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

69Sites

50 ftMax rig

The place

Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. Keep reading

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! 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. Many miles of hiking trails are available a few miles from the campground. Hikers enjoy the 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads, the closest is Keg Creek. 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 Ridge Road Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy with 63 sites with water and electric hook up, while providing a space for campers that prefer a more primitive experience with the convenience of modern amenities! The gatehouse has friendly camp hosts, information about the campground, and local area. There are two bathhouses that have flush toilets and showers. There are vault toilets spread throughout the campground at the boat ramp, primitive island, and playground for convenience. For the young campers, there is a playground near the designated swimming beach. For camper convenience, there are two dump stations and dumpsters located in the campground. Natural Features Water/ Land: Ridge Road 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 15 miles, campers may visit the dam, Visitor Center, and various USACE trails. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Bartram Trail, a designated National Recreation Trail, has a trailhead only 7 miles away by the Keg Creek Boat ramp. This trail is loved by hikers and mountain bikers. There are many trailheads that offer different lengths of trail and challenge levels along the 27 mile trail. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

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The sites · 69

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
RROA	001	management	50 ft	50
RROA	002	management	35 ft	50
RROA	003	standard electric	50 ft	50
RROA	004	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	005	standard electric	50 ft	50
RROA	006	standard electric	50 ft	50
RROA	007	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	008	standard electric	25 ft	50
RROA	009	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	010	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	011	standard electric	45 ft	50
RROA	012	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	013	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	014	standard electric	45 ft	50
RROA	015	standard electric	45 ft	50
RROA	016	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	017	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	018	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	019	standard electric	45 ft	50
RROA	020	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	021	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	022	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	023	management	35 ft	50
RROA	024	standard electric	50 ft	50
RROA	025	standard electric	38 ft	50
RROA	026	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	027	standard electric	32 ft	50	yes
RROA	028	standard electric	32 ft	50
RROA	029	standard electric	30 ft	50
RROA	030	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	031	standard electric	28 ft	50
RROA	032	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	033	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	034	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	035	standard electric	50 ft	50
RROA	036	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	037	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	038	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	039	standard electric	32 ft	50
RROA	040	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	041	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	042	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	043	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	044	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	045	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	046	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	047	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	048	standard nonelectric	—	—
RROA	049	standard electric	36 ft	50	yes
RROA	050	standard electric	32 ft	50
RROA	051	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	052	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	053	standard electric	45 ft	50
RROA	054	standard electric	40 ft	50
RROA	055	standard electric	38 ft	50
RROA	056	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	057	standard electric	20 ft	50
RROA	058	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	059	standard electric	35 ft	50
RROA	060	standard electric	45 ft	50

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

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Fees

All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov, on site camp hosts cannot process payments.

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Your representative

This campground sits in GA-12. This member’s public-lands record →

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