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MODOC, SC

Status: Open through Sat Sep 28 2013   Season Dates

Overview

Modoc Campground is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 5 miles from the Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

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.

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

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:

This campground, made up of two peninsulas, contains 68 sites with electrical hookups and 1 primitive site.

Each peninsula has a boat ramp, playground, hiking trail and beautiful views of the lake. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station.

A picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.

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.

The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
  • Accessible Sites
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pay Phone
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Vault Toilets
  • Waterfront Sites
Know Before You Go
  • There is a $5 daily gate pass fee per vehicle. Sites are limited to 4 vehicles total (two vehicles are complimentary, two vehicles will be charged the $5 daily gate pass fee).
  • Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
  • Visitor hours end at 9:30 p.m.
  • Alcohol is prohibited
  • Scooters, ATV's, and golf carts are prohibited; persons with disabilities may make special arrangements at the campground gatehouse with the Park Attendant on duty.
  • Check out time is 2 p.m.
  • Modoc Campground, 3296 Modoc Camp Rd., Modoc, SC 29838; Gatehouse 864-333-2272
  • For current lake conditions, contact 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.71917, -82.22417
33°43'9"N, 82°13'27"W

From I-20, take Exit 200 (River Watch Parkway). Turn right, drive 2 miles to Furys Ferry Road (HWY 28 West). Turn right, drive 13 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Continue northwest on HWY 221 for approximately 4 miles to campground entrance.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

MODOC
296 MODOC CAMP ROAD
MODOC SC 29838

Phone Number:

Information: (864)333-2272