Best RV Parks & Resorts near J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake supports several RV-friendly campgrounds with waterfront access. Petersburg Campground provides spacious pull-through sites with water and electric hookups, most positioned with views of the lake. Pointes West Army Resort accommodates RVs with full hookups including sewer connections, while Hamilton Branch State Park features 50-amp service at most sites. Lake Thurmond RV Park (also known as Plum Branch RV Park) contains 45 sites with full hookups and can accommodate larger rigs. Sites throughout these parks typically feature gravel or paved pads with picnic tables. "Our site like most was right on the lake, and because we were out on more of a peninsula had great sunsets."
During peak summer months, waterfront RV sites fill quickly and often require reservations several weeks in advance. Petersburg Campground maintains a central dump station for those sites without direct sewer hookups. Cell service varies by carrier across the lake region - Verizon typically provides the strongest coverage while T-Mobile service can be spotty. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though some reduce services during winter. Pet policies generally allow dogs on leash throughout the developed campgrounds. Recent infrastructure improvements at Plum Branch RV Park include new electric pedestals, though some campers note the sewer connections extend several inches above ground level, requiring adjustments to RV connections.
