Ridge Road
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About Ridge Road
Ridge Road is a national park campground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in Columbia County, Georgia. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches J. Strom Thurmond Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Ridge Road 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 Petersburg, Lake Springs, Below Dam South Carolina, Modoc and West Dam.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 72 · 2024: 92 · 2025: 29
Location
Address
Appling, Georgia
Coordinates
33.6800, -82.2586
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 511 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Petersburg
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Lake Springs
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Below Dam South Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Modoc
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
West Dam
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Clarks Hill
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Ridge Road FAQ
How far in advance should I book Ridge Road?
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 Ridge Road?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Ridge Road. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Ridge Road right now?
Ridge Road 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 Ridge Road located?
Ridge Road is located in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Appling, Georgia.
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