The Gill Point location is in Clarks Hill, South Carolina
298219701. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Gill Point facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
510 Clarks Hill Hwy
Clarks Hill
South Carolina
298219701
Phone number
800-5333478
Campground information Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Overview
Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. 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.
Facilities
Gill Point Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a 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 335′ above sea level.
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Nearby Attractions
This quiet, rural area is very historic. The now-flooded town of Petersburg and the Nancy Hart Historical Site in Elbert County are nearby. The campground is 20 miles southeast of Elberton, Georgia, known as the Granite Capital of the World.
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.
The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.
Frequently Asked Questions About 510 Clarks Hill Hwy Clarks Hill, SC
How do I make a reservation with Gill Point?
To make reservations at Gill Point, you can call the office at 800-5333478.
Where is Gill Point located?
The Gill Point is located at 510 Clarks Hill Hwy in Clarks Hill,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Gill Point have tent or RV camping?
Gill Point offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 800-5333478 to make sure things haven’t changed.