Established Camping
Broad River Campground
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Georgia Freshwater Campground at Broad River is OPEN until further notice!
Broad River Campground is located near Clarks Hill, South Carolina, by J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The area features a mix of wooded terrain and open spaces, providing access to the lake for water activities. Nearby attractions include the Savannah River and the Sumter National Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.
Description
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area
Broad River Campground is located on the south bank of the Broad River, where it joins the Savannah River, on Clarks Hill - J. Strom Thurmond Lake - the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. This quiet, rural area is very historic, near the now-flooded town of Petersburg. Great place to bring your flat bottom boat, kayak's, canoe or simply a lounger chair to relax.
The Broad River Park and Campground features a boat ramp, dump stations, electrical hook-ups, shower/bath house, campsites and fish cleaning stations. Of the 31 campground sites, Broad River has 7 Double sites and 2 Triple sites for rental. Broad River does not have Primitive tent sites however campers are welcome to set up tents on RV sites.
Please Observe - To help make everyone's stay pleasant and enjoyable, we ask that all observe our camping rules.
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Check in time is 3:00 pm.; checkout is 1:00 pm.
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Electric Sites - One wheeled camping unit is allowed per site unless double or triple sites, tents are limited to impact pad capacity
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Primitive Sites - Two tents per site or one wheeled camping unit.
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Friendly pets allowed (we ask that aggressive breeds are left at home). Please keep penned or on a leash no longer than (6) feet. Owners must clean up after their pets and are responsible for their actions.
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Quite hours are recognized between 10:00 pm. and 7:00 am.
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Down trees and limbs may be gathered for firewood. Please use designated fire ring area for campfires. Cutting down of standing trees not allowed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Please help us keep campgrounds clean for next campers. Trash dumpsters are provided at a central location in the park.
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** No campsites have sewer connections. Dispose of all wastewater sewerage at sanitary dump stations**.
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No alcoholic beverages allowed.
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Discharging firearms or fireworks in campground is prohibited.
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Visitor hours end at 9:30 pm.
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Golf Carts are allowed with a day permit (four wheelers and ATV's prohibited). Owners are responsible for all accidents to riders, others, and property damages.
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Registered occupant of campsite must be at least 18 years old.
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Maximum campsite occupancy is 10 people per site.
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Bicycle riders must obey all traffic laws. Children are the responsibility of adult supervision and under 16 must wear a helmet.
Please note that any returned checks will be charged a $25 NSF Fee
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@gafreshwatercamping.com
Camping is a great outdoor experience ; therefore we do not give refunds due to the whims of Mother Nature.
The Management reserves the right to refuse service, limit the length of stay and the number of persons or vehicles per site and/or evict any person or party without refund.
Campsite Reservations: We will return your deposit minus a $7 non-refundable booking fee if you cancel FOUR (4) or more days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel THREE (3) days or less prior to your arrival dates you will be charged one night stay plus $7 booking/cancellation fee. If you cancel on scheduled day of arrival or no show you are responsible for the full amount of your stay, along with $7 booking/cancellation fee.
Note – Credit Card refunds may take up to 10 days or longer depending on your own credit card refund procedures.
Please understand a situation which may arise with reservations to experience glitch with booking issues. If this occurs you will be notified, and our staff will do their Best to find an alternate site to book for your stay. If we are unable to do so, we will refund the full amount.
Due to Act of God damages, electrical or plumbing issues your reserved site may have to be moved to another. Trust that we will do all within our means to accommodate to Best of our ability. If you are not satisfied with the change, we will gladly refund your full amount.
Location
Broad River Campground is located in Georgia
Directions
Located directly off Ga Hwy 79. Campground sits on the Broad River which divides Elbert County from Lincoln County Georgia.
Address
8181 Elberton Hwy
Tignall, GA 30668
Coordinates
33.97609078 N
82.63074376 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly