Clarks Hill Lake

Clarks Hill Lake, part of the Savannah River system, offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and boating. This massive 70,000-acre reservoir has over 1,000 miles of shoreline and is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River.

Multiple public boat ramps provide easy access to the lake, including several within the Elijah Clark State Park. The lake has no motor limitations, allowing visitors to use a variety of watercraft. Anglers can fish the lake with either a Georgia or South Carolina fishing license. In addition to water sports, the surrounding area offers excellent hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Whether you're looking to paddle a kayak, cruise in a powerboat, or cast a line, Clarks Hill Lake provides ample room to explore this scenic reservoir on the Savannah River. Be sure to check the current water levels and weather conditions before heading out, and always prioritize safety when recreating on the water.

Overview
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish...

Overview
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.Recreation
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.

Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads.Facilities
Clarks Hill is a wooded day-use area with several picnic shelters, some with electrical hookups. The shelters can accommodate groups as small as 6 and as large as 48. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, a beach, boat ramp and dock.Natural Features
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. Elevation is 345' above sea level.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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