This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

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## Overview

Modoc Campground is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 5 miles from the Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. 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 United States. 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.

## Facilities

This campground, made up of two peninsulas, contains 68 sites with electrical hookups and 1 primitive site.   
  
Each peninsula has a boat ramp, playground, hiking trail and beautiful views of the lake. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station.   
  
A picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.

## 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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Heritage RV Park

OUR PARK: We are a beautiful newly opened Year-Around RV Park and Campground quietly nestled in a wooded area just down the street from Lake Thurmond, third largest lake east of the Mississippi.

- Full Hook-up Sites
- Onsite Camper Rentals
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly
- Air-Conditioned ADA shower bathrooms
- Laundry Facility
- WiFi
- Community Area with Fire Pit
- Childrens Play Area
- Monthly Pot-Luck Suppers
- Holiday Events



THINGS TO DO:

• Easy access to Landam Creek boat ramp less than 2 miles away

• Lake Thurmond: easy access to Fishing and Boating

• Hunting(Turkey and Deer)

• Hiking

• Golf: Savannah Lakes Village; Hickory Knob State Park; and McCormick Country Club

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• Onsite Campers (Fully Equipped): $395 weekly and $750-795 Monthly

Nightly: $33-36

• Weekly: $175-190

• Monthly: $425 + electric+ $100 deposit





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