Below Dam South Carolina is a national park campground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in Columbia County, South Carolina. 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.
Below Dam South Carolina 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 250 reviews.
Other campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Lake include West Dam, Lake Springs, Clarks Hill, Petersburg and Ridge Road.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 1
Address
Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Coordinates
33.6583, -82.2092
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
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