Below Dam Site

Located in McCormick County, SC.

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This park has a viewing area where you can see the Lake Thurmond Dam in action, as water from the lake spills into the Savannah River. A boat ramp and fishing piers are also available. To the south, you will find a riverside picnic area with a short hiking trail in the surrounding woods.


Features and facilities
  • Public restrooms available: Yes
  • Picnic tables, shelters
  • Water features: Savannah River
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
Hours

8:00a-8:30p

Admission

Free

Other fees

Picnic shelters, $10.00-$75.00

How to get there

The entrance is on the south side of US #221, east of the dam on the South Carolina side of Lake Thurmond.

Take I-20 to exit #199 in Georgia. Go west on Georgia #104 (Washington Road) 1.5 kilometers and turn right onto Georgia #28 (Furys Ferry Road). Go north 11.3 km. to the Savannah River. Continue north on SC #28 11.5 km. into Clarks Hill, SC. Turn left onto US #221 and go west 1.7 km. The entrance to the visitors’ center will be on the left.

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Latitude 33.6606, Longitude -82.1967

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