Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base
- Sep–May
- best months
- At 837 ft
- Camp Thunder Voluntary Public Access
Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base offers a dedicated camping setting designed for organized youth groups and scouting organizations throughout Georgia. This specialized facility provides a structured outdoor experience in a scouting-focused environment, making it an ideal base for group camping, skill-building activities, and outdoor education programs.
Best time to go · Sep–May
Best time to visit Gerald L. Lawhorn Scouting Base
Best months: September–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.
Jan
56° / 34°
Feb
60° / 37°
Mar
67° / 43°
Apr
74° / 50°
May
82° / 59°
Jun
87° / 67°
Jul
90° / 70°
Aug
89° / 70°
Sep
85° / 63°
Oct
76° / 52°
Nov
66° / 42°
Dec
58° / 37°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at The Rock Rch, GA, 16.5 mi away at 821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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