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Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake, near Appling, Georgia, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lakeside backdrop. The campground boasts spacious sites that offer a good amount of privacy, making it a perfect escape for families or anyone wanting to unwind.

Visitors rave about the stunning lake views and the clean, well-kept facilities. Many campers have enjoyed swimming right from their sites, and the beach area is a hit for those looking to soak up some sun. As one happy camper put it, “The sites are enormous, private, and provide panoramic lake views.”

For outdoor activities, this campground is a dream. You can kayak, fish, or just relax by the water. The area is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, with plenty of bass and catfish to catch. Plus, the peaceful atmosphere is a welcome change from busier parks, making it ideal for a quiet getaway.

If you’re planning a visit, keep in mind that the campground is open from late March to late September. With no alcohol or fires allowed, it’s a great place to enjoy nature without distractions. Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or trying out glamping, Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake has everything you need for a memorable outdoor experience.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Overview

Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Recreation

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern US. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Mistletoe State Park is nearby, offering many hiking trails, a nature center and wildlife viewing.

Natural Features

Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

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Location

Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake is located in Georgia

Detail location of campground

Directions

From I-20, take Exit 175 (HWY 150) north 7 miles to campground sign. Turn left onto Mistletoe Road, go 2 miles and turn left onto Winfield Road. Campground is at the end of the road.

Address

7701 WINFIELD ROAD
Appling, GA 30802

Coordinates

33.6519444 N
82.4219444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2024

4.9 stars

Gorgeous lake with no sign of civilization across from the campground. We swam right from our site and loved it. The sites are enormous, private, and provide panoramic lake views. Ours was perfect. Nice beach, playground, and everything well kept. I would imagine that on weekends the boat traffic might be slightly loud but on this Monday it was so peaceful and quiet. The site has a fire ring with grill, a standing grill, a picnic table, and a prep table. Again, the site is enormous. Great value at $32!!!

Site5
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Greg S., June 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Greg S., June 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Greg S., June 18, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Very nice place !

This place has some great sites. Our site was #25. It was a pull through with 30 and 50 amp plugs. It’s a level lot with a grill, fire ring, picnic table and another small table. It’s right on the lake. There is a retaining wall at the water so it’s about a 3” step to the water. We plan to bring a sep ladder next time. Beautiful place to spend your time camping.

Site25
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021

So relaxing.

This is a great COE! Beautiful park and clean. Sites are spacious. Water and 50 amp. Lake nearby and did kayaking. So much fun here!

Site84
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lauren W., August 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lauren W., August 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lauren W., August 7, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Nice camp site

Site 74 is right between the beach an the boating dock. Very large pull thru. Love how it was super private compared to the many other campgrounds I've been to.. We set up tents and did our glamping camping with ac. Also site was right on the water. Beautiful views. Wish there was more of our own little swim beach area. Bring spray for ants an mosquitos but that's everywhere in the woods lol. Bathroom was average happy our site was so close to the facilities. Would recommend staying here

Site74
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Tanya S., July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Tanya S., July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Tanya S., July 11, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Amazing location and views

This is such an amazing campground. The lake is amazing. The views are amazing. Would love to spend more time there.

Site24
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lorilee S., July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lorilee S., July 8, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Quiet Lakeside Campground

Winfield is a compartively little-known USACE campground situated on a peninsula near the more heavily-traffic Mistletoe State Park. Quiet and peaceful, it's tucked up the Little River and therefore not on the main body of Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Strom Thurmond, if you're form South Carolina) which sees a good deal of boat traffic (pontoon boats in particular) in the summer months. Great for water activities (kayaking, SUP, etc) with awesome evening views.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Scott M., September 29, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 7, 2020

HUGE Sites

Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

This wooded, waterfront campground contains 80 sites with electrical hookups. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, playground and boat ramp.

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern US. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Mike K., September 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Mike K., September 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Mike K., September 7, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2020

Beautiful

Beautiful campground! Our site right on the water. Very clean and well kept. Very friendly.

  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lauren W., June 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by Lauren W., June 30, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

Clean & Quiet

Winfield has a lot of really good sites, most with reasonable privacy.  The campground isn't too large as to overwhelm you.  they have several sites that work well as buddy sites too.

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2019

Great Family Campground!

This is a great family campground on a beautiful lake with most sites directly on the water. Our boys kayaked all weekend. Great beach area as well. One of our favorites!

  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by April B., June 23, 2019
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by April B., June 23, 2019
  • Review photo of Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake by April B., June 23, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake?

    Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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