West Dam
West Dam is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in South Carolina. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 33.66083, -82.19972
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 800-533-3478
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About West Dam
Overview West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities. 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. Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads. Facilities West Dam Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with several mini picnic shelters accommodating up to six people each. One large shelter for up to 68 people is available as well. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, beach and hiking trail. 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. Elevation is 335' above sea level. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whi
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 9.3 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 57 designated routes (66 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below Dam South Carolina | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Clarks Hill | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Lake Springs | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Petersburg | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Ridge Road | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Modoc | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.