This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Elijah Clark State Park Campground

From the main entrance is a winding wooded road to the main store. There you find friendly and helpful staff, parking for vehicles and campers, a store with all your basic needs and other little goodies. Firewood and propane are also available. Inside the store they also have a mini library you can borrow from and next to that a nature area with a live snake and turtles. Our site was easy to find, level and best of all near the waters edge. The kiddos enjoyed playing putt putt, the playground and the beach area. There is also plenty of history to see, experience and learn about. 

Camping within history

nice and quite on the lake. not a big crowd in march.

lake views

We had a true adventure when we stayed there.The place was beautiful we camped overlooking the lake.The bathrooms were spotless.We do advise if your in a tent maybe not taking a direct lakefront spot because we literally had to tie down our tent to anything including our car because it got so windy from the winds across the lake.Otherwise it was a great spot to stay.You can go swimming in the summer too we went when it was still cold so no swimming for us.

Great lakefront site

We arrived on a Saturday morning to reserve a walkin site that was available online. Paid for the site at the office only to arrive at the site and see that it was already taken, along with all the others.  Went back to the office to inform them and then were told the ranger would go check on it. Drove back to the office an hour later to be told that the site was actually the people who were already there, even though it was available in the computer. Offered a $7 refund and a different site not next to the water, like we wanted. It was poor communication all the way around and the campground was overly crowded more than the allotted cars per campsite at multiple sites. Archery activity was canceled for that day, but the people in the office had no idea why. Not on my list of places to go back to.

Positives for the park, sunsets over the lake were gorgeous and the bathrooms were nice.

Unorganized

Nice campground &amp; beautiful lake. We launched our kayak from campsite. 

Beautiful View 

Spent Fri-Sun (Aug 28-30) in site #55 on campground #1 loop.  We were on the west side of the loop and the last site directly on the water.  It is a back-in site and was wooded with a nice view.  We loved this spot, so much quieter than the rest of the loop.  This lake is all about boating so most of the sites are already packed in, then throw in most sites have a camper plus a boat on them and it can seem crowded.  From our site we could get in the water and use our SUP boards and swim around.  This spot is right between the bath house and dumpsters - about 2 min walk.  We would definately go back here and stay in the same area we were in.  There is a little beach and dock closer to the visitor center that was a 3/4 mile hike/walk each way (but we just swam at out site).  

  

https://gastateparks.org/ElijahClark  

  

Would recommend Site #54, pull-through that will have you facing the lake and quiet.

Great lake front campground

If you love the water this is the perfect park for you. With its own beach and multiple boat ramp areas, this park makes the perfect transition for camping and waterplay. Kayaking and yoga as the sun rises over the water could not of been more perfect.￼

Favorite Park

Loved it here! It was beautiful and had great views. I would definitely stay here again. The sites were spread out enough that you don’t feel on top of others.


Great Spot!

Had a great time at Elijah Clark SP. lots are spacious. Bathrooms/showers are outdated but not to bad. Most spots have lake access. Will be back! 

Great state park

We closed out September with a 5day/4night stay on site #110. I know everyone raves about 92-100 but I truly believe 110&amp;112 were amazing especially if your camping with friends. 

We stayed M-F so campground 2 was pretty empty and we were able to let the kids ride their bikes and play ball on the road. 

Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.

If sunrises are your thing #110 and #112 provide an amazing spot to watch the sun come up over the tree lined lake. 

#110 was very level and extremely spacious and provided a very easy walking path to the beach. 

Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.

Bathhouse by #110 &amp; #112 was in great condition and was the unisex style with one toilet and sink and some had a shower. Facilities were very clean, however I never noticed a camp host cleaning them while we stayed. 

Ice and firewood could only be purchased at the visitors center at the front of the park which wasn’t the most convenient to camping in campground 2. Other state parks we’ve been to the camp host has these items inside the campgrounds. 

We had exceptional weather for camping on the lake 50/60 lows and upper 80s during the day which made our stay even more perfect. 

Great Campground quiet lake

We closed out September with a 5day/4night stay on site #110. I know everyone raves about 92-100 but I truly believe 110&amp;112 were amazing especially if your camping with friends. 

We stayed M-F so campground 2 was pretty empty and we were able to let the kids ride their bikes and play ball on the road. 

Beach access from #110 is perfect and we basically set up an annex from our main camp in the beach. I definitely recommend bringing your kayak or boat as you could “dock” them in the little cove.

If sunrises are your thing #110 and #112 provide an amazing spot to watch the sun come up over the tree lined lake. 

Bathhouse by #110 &amp; #112 was in great condition and was the unisex style with one toilet and sink and some had a shower. Facilities were very clean, however I never noticed a camp host cleaning them while we stayed. 

Ice and firewood could only be purchased at the visitors center at the front of the park which wasn’t the most convenient to camping in campground 2. Other state parks we’ve been to the camp host has these items inside the campgrounds. 

We had exceptional weather for camping on the lake 50/60 lows and upper 80s during the day which made our stay even more perfect. 

Spacious site with incredible views

Our family really enjoyed this state park. It was nice getting to camp right on the water. Beware of fire ant hills, as our kids stepped in several nests around our site. Bathrooms are really nice.

Beautiful!

It was our very first time camping and this was a great spot! Quiet, everyone is nice. We got campsite 55 and it was a perfect spot on the water. Not too far from restrooms  for that late-night walk.

Great!

Second trip with the two kids and absolutely outstanding atmosphere. Site are spacious and very clean. The lake side view sites out stunning for rises and sun set. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Will be back for sure. 

Family fun

What's a great place to stay!!! Beautiful colors for the fall, waterfront campsites, water and electric hook ups and back-in AND pull-through spots available. The bathrooms with shower stalls have AC and heat no matter the time of year you go. Trails to hike, dog friendly, canoes and kayaks for rent and close enough to a town to drive in to if you tire of campfire meals and want a really good margarita or need a grocery store to grab anything you may have left behind. 

Twice in less than a year!

We were on sites 103 and 104. Lake access was down a bit of a hill but manageable. The sites are almost buddy sites and you can drive between them. 

Good for relaxing 

This is the perfect park if you want to take your boat along! Lots of space to dock your boat at a waterfront site. Very nice bath houses, clean and updated. Large sites and large open yard behind it, great for dogs to run and kids to play!

Great for fishing!!

Elijah Clark is a great place. Easy to get to, and you still have cell service. Great playgrounds for kids, plus mini golf and kayak rentals. Many sites are waterfront.

  

I highly, highly, highly recommend the walk-ins. Suitable for car campers who don’t mind making a couple trips to the car. The sites are very close to the parking spots. 

  

Site 8 has a great view of the lake, but isn’t directly on the water. Just downhill of the site is a boat slip for a kayak or canoe. If renting a kayak form the park, it’s not too far to paddle from the boat ramp where the kayaks are kept to the slip by the site.

  

Bathrooms for the walk-ins are below-average, aged, but more or less clean, as long as you don’t mind a few bugs.

  

Hiking is limited, but the little historical to-dos are fun. Check their calendar before going; they often have fun things going on over the weekend.

Elijah Clark GASP: Walk-In Site 8

We love this campground, so many great waterfront spots. to choose from! Beautiful, peaceful Lake.