Thurmond Lake
South Carolina
Thurmond Lake real estate is a top ten market for lake homes and land in South Carolina and Georgia.
There are typically around 60 lake homes for sale on Thurmond Lake, and around 190 lots and land listings available.
Also called Clarks Hill Lake, this lake is one of South Carolina's largest lakes and has 1,200 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, is 93 miles away.
About Thurmond Lake
Location and Access
Thurmond Lake, or Clarks Hill Lake, straddles the Georgia and South Carolina border.
This beautiful 70,000-acre lake has over 1,000 miles of shoreline and offers a great variety of activities on and off the water.
More than 100 islands are located across the lake, which extends 40 miles up the Savannah River valley and 26 miles up the Little River valley.
On and Around the Lake
Due to the large acreage of Thurmond Lake, residents can enjoy excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities.
Thurmond Lake is home to excellent fishing opportunities. The most popular fish species found here are redbreast sunfish, striped bass, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill.
The Dorn Boating and Sportfishing Facility, the largest boat launching and sportfishing facility in the Southeastern U.S., is among the lake's amenities.
There are many campgrounds for campers who want every available comfort or those who want to rough it.
The Bussey Point Wilderness recreation area, made up of 2,500 acres located on a peninsula of the lake, has a horseback riding trail, hiking trails, and mountain biking trails.
Hospital and Airport
Three major medical centers are around Thurmond Lake. The Self Regional Family Healthcare - Savannah Lakes, Wills Memorial Hospital, and the University Hospital of McDuffie are all under 30 miles away.
Two regional airports are located close to Thurmond Lake, Augusta Regional Airport and Aiken Regional Airport. The closest International Airport to the lake area is the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
City of Augusta
Augusta, Georgia is under 30 miles from the lake, making it the perfect daycation spot to explore a big city.
The Augusta Riverwalk is an accessible path in downtown Augusta and is excellent for a fun evening full of music, food, and enjoying nature.
The Augusta Museum of History and the Morris Museum of Art are excellent places to expand your knowledge and spend the day learning.
Excellent Choice for a Lake Home Property
If you are in search of a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home to enjoy the lake lifestyle, then Thurmond Lake is a great option!
Lake Overview
- 1,200mi. of Shoreline
- 36ft. Avg. Depth
- 180ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
National Park (Some) - Dam Name Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Year Built 1954
- Managed By US Army Corps of Engineers
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 71,000
- Public Boat Ramps 18
Information
- Counties: Franklin County, McCormick County
- Fish: Black Crappie, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, White Crappie
- Condos available (No)
- Sailing clubs: Plum Branch Yacht Club and Augusta Sailing Club
- Interesting facts: The third largest artificial lake east of the Mississippi river.
- Known for: One of the top ten most visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes
- History: Named in honor of senator Strom Thurmond
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