Below Clarkes Hill Dam

The <strong>Clarks Hill Dam Boat Ramp</strong> provides public access to the Savannah River below the Clarks Hill Dam in Evans, Georgia. This site is part of the Clarks Hill recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The boat ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small powerboats. The Savannah River in this area is a broad, navigable waterway impounded by the Clarks Hill Dam upstream. Boaters and paddlers can explore the river and the surrounding wooded shoreline. Popular activities include fishing, wildlife viewing, and day trips on the water.

Facilities at the access site include a concrete boat ramp, limited parking, and portable restrooms. The site is open to the public, but there may be fees or other restrictions. Visitors should check the Clarks Hill recreation area information for the latest details on hours, fees, and amenities. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for changing river conditions and follow all safety guidelines when using the Savannah River.

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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