Part of the J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, this campground in Plum Branch sits on open terrain along the lake, with boat-in access available alongside standard drive-in entry. Access is restricted. Only current or former military personnel can book, and reservations must go through the SC National Guard directly. Sites include electric and water hookups, and the facility has flushing toilets, hot showers, and cell service. Anglers and boaters use the lake regularly. Campers looking for camping spots around J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area will find Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area among the nearby alternatives open to the general public. If you qualify, this is a low-cost, well-equipped base for lake-focused trips.
Description
The South Carolina National Guard operates this facility at Lake Thurmond on a peninsula that is not open to the civilian public. Only 35 miles from Augusta GA, home of the Masters Tournament. The CG is on a gravel loop road with street lights. The ten gravel-buildup pads are 12' wide and vary in length from 16' to 28'. Each pad is back-in and includes water, 30 amp, picnic table, a grill, and partial tree shade. A clearing in the center of the CG offers ample room for multiple party canopies. Across the street is a community picnic area under a hardstand canopy.
Reservation Info
You must call ahead for special gate arrangements if you'll arrive after normal duty hours or on a weekend. NO dump. If you arrive after duty hours, you'll find CG agreement paperwork hanging on the front door of the small "headquarters building" on your left; just drop it in the honor box along with your money.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMilitary Park South Carolina Army National Guard Clarks Hill Training Center is located in South Carolina near Parksville
Directions
From US-221, turn west onto SC 33-68, "Serpentine Way," at 33.82576, -82.25566. Turn right onto "Kay Waldrop Way" @ 33.80148, -82.27122. It dead-ends at the Clarks Hill Training Center entry gate @ 33.79809, -82.27390W. You'll cross five speed bumps from the front gate to the CG. --- NOTE: if you take the GA 28 "scenic route" from Augusta, it goes through miles of subdivisions and has a bridge. --- CAUTION: if you follow the Training Center's website directions, SC 23 has a narrow bridge @ 33.7893, -82.18277W
Address
212 Kay Waldrop Way
Plum Branch, SC 29845
Coordinates
33.7963889 N
82.27403554 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 51 min from Augusta, GA
- 1 hr 39 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr 43 min from Greenville, SC







