Georgia · Camping · Appling

Lake Springs

4
sites
Sep–May
best months
  • 4 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 385 ft
  • Near Appling J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area

Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking. A $5 per vehicle day use fee is required to enter the park. All Federal Passes are accepted. Payment can be made on site, credit card only, no cash accepted. The boat ramp and fishing pier are open year-round. All swim beaches, picnic tables, and group shelters close after Labor Day, September 6, and reopen April 28 EXCEPT the Deer Run beach, tables, and group shelter are open year-round.

  • Best time to go · Sep–May

    Best time to visit Lake Springs

    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.

    1. Jan

      55° / 36°

    2. Feb

      59° / 38°

    3. Mar

      67° / 44°

    4. Apr

      76° / 51°

    5. May

      82° / 60°

    6. Jun

      89° / 68°

    7. Jul

      92° / 72°

    8. Aug

      91° / 71°

    9. Sep

      85° / 65°

    10. Oct

      76° / 55°

    11. Nov

      66° / 44°

    12. Dec

      58° / 38°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clarks Hill 1 W, SC, 2.3 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lake Springs

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