Swimming, fishing, and waterfront camping draw visitors to Raysville Campground on Clarks Hill Lake, where the Army Corps of Engineers operates a small but well-maintained facility near Thomson, Georgia. Most sites sit directly on the water, and several reviewers note that lake access is available right from camp for swimming and cooling off. The campground runs from March 1 through October 30, with electric and water hookups at sites accommodating RVs up to 45 feet. Navigation tip: Google Maps routes more reliably to the entrance than Apple Maps, which has sent at least one visitor eight miles off course.
Sites here run large and clean, with enough room for tents, hammocks, and a fire ring setup without feeling cramped. The campground has a small number of sites total, which keeps the atmosphere from getting crowded. Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and the bathhouse includes showers. One thing to note: there is no dedicated swimming area for children, so families planning water play will be working from the shoreline rather than a marked beach.
"This campground is much quieter and more secluded than the others in the area," notes Josh R., a consistent sentiment across multiple visits. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for waterfront sites. Pets are welcome. Campers who want more options along the lake can explore campsites near J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area, or consider Big Hart Campground - J Strom Thurmond Lake for a larger facility with a designated swim beach.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRaysville Campground is located in Georgia near J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Directions
From I-20, take Thomson Exit 59 (Hwy 78) N 3 mi, turn right on Hwy 43. Go 5 mi to campground sign, turn left into campground.
Address
510 Clarks Hill Highway
Thomson, GA 30824
Coordinates
33.63231125 N
82.47426197 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
