Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers within the J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area, Pointes West Army Resort sits on Clarks Hill Lake in Appling, Georgia, giving campers direct access to the water from multiple sites. The campground runs year-round and accommodates everything from tent camping to large rigs: one reviewer brought a 44-foot fifth wheel and reported parking without major difficulty, assisted by a park host on site. Full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, are available, along with showers, a dump station, and drinking water.
Water access is the most consistent draw here. Sites L, M, and N sit on a small peninsula that extends into the lake, making them among the most requested. Scott M. describes the primitive area as "right on the water, it was a great site." Ant activity can be a significant nuisance during summer months, so campers should come prepared. Sites are arranged in rows, and the spacing between neighbors is close enough that privacy is limited.
Holiday weekends draw crowds. On the Fourth of July, the campground fills steadily through the day as day visitors arrive, which changes the atmosphere considerably from quieter mid-week or off-season stays. Spring and autumn visits tend to bring fewer people. Pets are allowed, and dogs with access to the lake tend to get good use out of the waterfront. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for peak periods.
Nearby, Bussey Point Wilderness Area provides a more dispersed alternative for campers who want more separation between sites, while places to camp near J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area include additional Corps-managed options along the same lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPointes West Army Resort is located in Georgia near J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Public CampgroundDirections
From I-20 take exit #183. Left on 221N Appling GA. Go 4.2 Miles at the stop sign go straight onto Ray Owens rd, go 8.5 miles Turn Left onto Rt 47W. Go .8 miles turn right into Pointes West Resort. Follow signs to the lodge to check-in. RV parking to the front of the lodge.
Coordinates
33.68920102 N
82.31513699 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/18/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/18/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
