Below Dam Site

Located in McCormick County, SC.

864-333-1147 or 800-533-3478

Below Dam Site web site

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Photo tour

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.

Videos

• LLCC Playing Games and Stuff @ Thurmond Lake 8.wmv
• J Strom Thurmond Dam

Features and Facilities

• Picnic tables, shelters
• Playground
• Historic features
• Fishing
• Boat ramp
• Drinking water

Water Features

• Savannah River

Public Restrooms

• Yes

Dogs Allowed

• Yes

Hours of Operation

• Hours may vary

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

Other Fees

• Picnic shelters, call 864-333-1147 or 800-533-3478 for information

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 (0.9 miles) and turn right onto Georgia #28 (Furys Ferry Road). Go north 11.3 km. (7.0 mi.) to the Savannah River. Continue north on SC #28 11.5 km. (0.9 mi.) into Clarks Hill, SC. Turn left onto US #221 and go west 1.7 km. (1.1 mi.).

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Latitude 33.65832, Longitude -82.19749 [PK364]

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