Bussey Point Campground

J. Strom Thurmond Project Office, 510 Clarks HIll HWY
Clarks Hill, SC 29821

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Overview

Enjoy nature at its finest. Located at the entrance of the Bussey Point wilderness recreation area- a 2,545 acre peninsula on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, the campground provides a relaxing getaway for the nature enthusiast for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Bussey Point horse trail was created by horseback riders for horseback riders. This trail circles the peninsula and is 12.5 miles long. Along with the horse trail, there are an additional 20 miles of roads and trails located within the area that all are welcome to use (no motor vehicles please).

Located within the area are 15 food plots, six hike/bike/ride/boat in camping/picnic sites, and several natural beaches. Ample deer and turkey inhabit the area along with other mammals and birds to provide one of the best opportunities on the lake to view wildlife in its natural setting.

Adjacent to the area is the campground with 14 primitive campsites without water or electric, however, there are picnic tables, fire rings, and grills located at each site. There is also a boat launching ramp, hand pump for non-potable water, and rustic toilets located throughout the area.

Recreation

The area has 12.5 miles of equestrian trails that cross through the adjacent wilderness recration area.

There is a boat launching ramp on site.

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.

Facilities

The campground has two loops of campsites, each with a vaulted pit toilet.

There is a hand pump for non-potable water.

There is no attendant on duty.

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.

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

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (800) 533-3478.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is just outside of Lincolnton, GA.

Cherokee Recreation Area is nearby.

Nearby golf course.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 14 sites
Largest party: 10 people

Fees

Camping fees at $14 per night. Fees must be paid when reserving a site on www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Directions

From the HWY 47 Little River bridge in Lincoln Co, GA, go north 1.8 miles and turn right on Ashmore-Barden Rd. Go 3 miles to the stop sign and turn right on Double Branches Rd. Go 3 miles until the pavement ends. COntinue straight on the dirt road .5 miles to the fork in the road. Take a right at the campground sign.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Cari H

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Reviewed a month ago

I love this place I have been coming here and camping. For the last 20 years .

Kim B

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Reviewed a month ago

The site was grown up, I ended up staying at a hotel would not recommend.

SELINA A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Love this place been going for 7 years straight. We spend 9 days here every year. Only complaint this year is they were cutting down trees early in am so it was not peaceful. And it looks like all the trees are being cut down. I hope not I like all the nature to feel like camping but where the Timberline markers were there were not going to be a lot of trees left.

John R D

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Reviewed 6 months ago

The campground shows the work that was done to recover from Helene. Many trees lost. The sites feel more open. The only big loss is the water pump. Still a piece of it there, but non-functional. Brought plenty of water and had a peaceful stay.

Haylie O

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Do not camp here no power no showers no running water we had clean and clear our spot out

michael n

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Reviewed 8 months ago

Too much logging in area of campground and lot of dead trees laying around. rough road coming in

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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