J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

Is J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. It doesn't name J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

• Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Road Closures

  Agency closure covering Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

• Litchfield Bridge Closure on Francis Marion National Forest

  Agency closure covering Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

• Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H

  Agency closure covering Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

• FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed

  Agency closure covering Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

• FSR 361 (Bonds Road) closed due to bridge repair

  Agency alert covering Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

As of Oct 26, 1:30 am EDT · Source: USFS · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   56° / 33°

2. Feb

   59° / 34°

3. Mar

   67° / 40°

4. Apr

   75° / 48°

5. May

   83° / 57°

6. Jun

   89° / 66°

7. Jul

   92° / 70°

8. Aug

   91° / 69°

9. Sep

   86° / 63°

10. Oct

    76° / 51°

11. Nov

    65° / 40°

12. Dec

    57° / 35°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mccormick, SC, 6.5 mi away at 507 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.