OutReserve

Lake Springs

3900 Lake Springs Rd, Appling, Georgia, United States

LAKE SPRINGS Deer Run Group Shelter can be reserved for group gatherings
LAKE SPRINGS
LAKE SPRINGS

About Lake Springs

Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.  A $5 per vehicle day use fee is required to enter the park. All Federal Passes are accepted. Payment can be made on site, credit card only, no cash accepted.  The boat ramp and fishing pier are open year-round. All swim beaches, picnic tables, and group shelters close after Labor Day, September 6, and reopen April 28 EXCEPT the Deer Run beach, tables, and group shelter are open year-round.  

Campground Amenities

  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 31 to May 7

Location Lake Springs

Address:
3900 Lake Springs Rd
Appling, GA, 30802
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.6659 / -82.2293

Elevation: 122 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Park hours are 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
General

All users must pay the $5 entry fee by the credit card machine prior to the gatehouse. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
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Pets permitted on leash
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Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
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Glass and pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
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Fires are prohibited
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Nets, volleyballs and horseshoes are not provided
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For shelter reservations:
Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in
Shelter must be occupied by 2pm
Users are not exempt from entrance fee
The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public

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