Petersburg
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About Petersburg
Petersburg is a national park campground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in Columbia County, Georgia. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Petersburg is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft.
Other campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Lake include Ridge Road, Lake Springs, Below Dam South Carolina, West Dam and Clarks Hill.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 198 · 2024: 193 · 2025: 36
Location
Address
Appling, Georgia
Coordinates
33.6619, -82.2608
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 777 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Ridge Road
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Lake Springs
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Below Dam South Carolina
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West Dam
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Clarks Hill
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Modoc
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Petersburg FAQ
How far in advance should I book Petersburg?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Petersburg?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Petersburg. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Petersburg right now?
Petersburg is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Petersburg located?
Petersburg is located in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Appling, Georgia.
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