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NRSO |
| description |
Modoc Campground is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 5 miles from the Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking. |
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From I-20, take Exit 200 (River Watch Parkway). Turn right, drive 2 miles to Furys Ferry Road (HWY 28 West). Turn right, drive 13 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Continue northwest on HWY 221 for approximately 4 miles to campground entrance. |
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This campground, made up of two peninsulas, contains 68 sites with electrical hookups and 1 primitive site. Each peninsula has a boat ramp, playground, hiking trail and beautiful views of the lake. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station. A picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis. |
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MODOC |
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71297 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71297&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Sites are limited to four vehicles total Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Visitor hours end at 9:30 p.m. Alcohol is prohibited Scooters, ATVs, and golf carts are prohibited; persons with disabilities may make special arrangements at the campground gatehouse with the Park Attendant on duty. Check out time is 2 p.m. Modoc Campground, 3296 Modoc Camp Rd., Modoc, SC 29838; Gatehouse 864-333-2272 For current lake conditions, call 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147 Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April. |
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Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer. |
| recreationDescription |
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. |