US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Columbia County, Georgia.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (J. Strom Thurmond Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 90 |
| Site types | 82 standard, electric, 8 standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 85 sites (water at 85) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 45 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov, or the Gate Attendants 28 March 2025 through 7 September 2025</p> |
| Phone | (706) 541-9464 |
| Address | 3998 PETERSBURG ROAD, APPLING, GA, 30802 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Petersburg Campground before you go.
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg 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!
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Petersburg Campground is in Columbia County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.