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Access Site GA

Windfield Campground

Little River - Clarks Hill Lake J. Strom Thurmond Lake Savannah River

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: GA
County: Columbia
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.65151379, -82.42288192
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About This Access Site
Winfield Campground on the Little River section of Clarks Hill Lake offers a boat ramp and water access for registered campers. The lake is part of the 70,000-acre J. Strom Thurmond Lake, providing over 1,200 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, and other water recreation. The boat ramp at Winfield Campground allows easy launching for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats to explore this vast reservoir. Campers have access to the ramp and a courtesy dock, as well as campground amenities like bathhouses and restrooms. The Little River provides a more tranquil, sheltered paddling experience compared to the open waters of the main lake. Winfield Campground's boat ramp is a convenient option for those looking to access the water from the campground or the surrounding area.
Federal Facility Information
706-541-0147 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Winfield Campground is located on the Little River portion of the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park.
Camping at Winfield is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000 acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water...

Overview
Winfield Campground is located on the Little River portion of the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park.
Camping at Winfield is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000 acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and bird watching, and so much more of course! 
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 great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming.
Mistletoe State Park is nearby and offers hiking trails, a nature center, and wildlife viewing to further expand recreational opportunities and experiences.
When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness. 
Facilities
Winfield Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy which include 80 sites with water and electric hook ups. The gatehouse has friendly Gate Attendants with information about the campground, and local area. There are two bathhouses that have flush toilets and showers, and a pit toilet. Access to the boat ramp and courtesy dock are for registered campers only making your water adventure moments away! For the little campers, there is a playground near the designated swimming beach. For camper convenience, a new dump station and dumpsters are located in the campground.
Natural Features
Water/ Land:
Winfield Campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest. 

Wildlife:
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

Weather/ Climate:
Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.

Nearby Attractions
Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking. There are many USACE managed day-use areas, trailheads, and the dam to explore.
Mistletoe State Park is the closest attraction with many activities available.
Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. 

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Nearby Recreation Areas
J. Strom Thurmond Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Thurmond Marina On-site
Raysville Marina On-site
Amenities
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