OutReserve

Petersburg

Gatehouse
BOAT RAMP
Site 48
Site 25
GATEHOUSE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Petersburg

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! Just outside the entrance the largest trailhead for the Bartram Trail which is a designated National Recreation Trail prime for hiking and mountain biking.

Number of accommodations: 90

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

90 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 67, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 69, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 87, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 88, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 89, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 90, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 91, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 93, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (619)

What Guests Are Saying

Petersburg Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site with spacious, clean campsites and friendly staff, making it a peaceful place to enjoy nature. Many visitors appreciate the gorgeous scenery, access to the lake, and the opportunity to see wildlife like armadillos and woodpeckers. Although there are some lingering effects from Hurricane Helene, including tree damage and a need for improvements in certain facilities, overall feedback suggests a positive camping experience.

Review Summary

4.6
619 reviews
5
72.7%
450
4
17.3%
107
3
6.1%
38
2
2.3%
14
1
1.6%
10

Dean D

Verified

June 8, 2023 Stayed at: 59, Loop: C

4

The Corp of Engineers camp grounds never disappoint. They are always well maintained and the staff very professional! 😊

Lewis S

Verified

June 8, 2023 Stayed at: 40, Loop: B

5

Beautiful campground. Almost every site is on the water. Most are large drive through sites with lots of space between sites and plenty of foliage separating sites for a more private feel.

Angie W

Verified

June 7, 2023 Stayed at: 37, Loop: B

1

We were suppose to check in May 24th I called May 25th and cancelled because my husband has cancer and was not feeling well I was told a refund would go before a committee and I would receive an email I called yesterday June 6th and explained that I had not gotten an email about a refund She could not tell me why I had not heard anything and offered the phone number for Petersburg Campground I told her I had called that number and it goes to a recording that they do not return calls Very disappointed!

Chris E

Verified

June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 29, Loop: B

5

Clean site. A little uneven, but it’s the lake.

Charles T B

Verified

June 3, 2023 Stayed at: 40, Loop: B

5

Staff were friendly and very helpful during our stay. The park experience and facilities are very good.

George W

Verified

June 3, 2023 Stayed at: 43, Loop: B

5

Very nice campground. The site was right on the water with a great view.Great area for walking and bike riding with a beach near by for swimming. There are towns near by.

Sharon Y

Verified

May 30, 2023 Stayed at: 23, Loop: A

5

Other than asphalt being broken off in places site 23 is excellent.

Jeannie W

Verified

May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: A

5

WE LOVE THIS CAMGROUND. BILL AND PAUL ARE THE MOST HELPFUL AND FUN GUYS WHO MADE OUR EXPIERENCE EVEN BETTER. BEAUTIFUL LAKE WITH BARTRUM TRAIL RIGHT THERE ON THE CAMPGROUND. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WALK. WALMART, PUBLIX AND MUCH MORE SHOPPING WITHIN 10-15 MINUTES. WE GO THERE AS OFTEN AS WE CAN

Bobby B

Verified

May 27, 2023 Stayed at: 62, Loop: C

5

Very clean

Jimmy A

Verified

May 22, 2023 Stayed at: 59, Loop: C

5

very nice campsites, plenty of room, very friendly staff

Location Petersburg

Address:
3998 Petersburg Road
Appling, GA, 30802
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via GA-221 approximately 6 miles to the east, which connects to US-278 about 10 miles away. I-20 is located roughly 20 miles to the south, providing further regional access.

Latitude & Longitude: 33.6619 / -82.2608

Elevation: 110 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

1PM

General

  • Gates open at 7:00am and close at 10:00pm.  Combination lock codes will be issued to registered campers at check-in. If you need to leave due to an emergency and have trouble opening the gate, please notify the on-duty camp host.Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Gate are locked during these hours but a gate combination is issued to campers. In case of an emergency dial 911.
  • No more than 12 campers allowed per site, and 4 vehicles per site if space allows. If vehicles do not fit, vehicles must be parked at the overflow lot.
  • One wheeled camping unit (RV, Camper, Camper van/truck, etc) per single site and must be parked on impact pad. Tents are restricted to impact pad.
  • Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; however, golf carts are allowed per campground rules. See Park Attendant at the campground gatehouse for more information.
  • Maximum stay is 14-days within 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14-days is prohibited and applicable across USACE campgrounds. Violaters may have reservations cancelled.
  • Alcohol, fireworks, and firearms is prohibited
  • Keep your campsite and campground clean. Keep your trash contained and frequently remove trash from campsite (dumpsters located within campground). Do not leave litter in fire ring or on campsite upon check out.
  • Gray water (any wastewater from sinks, dishwashing, bathing, etc) or other waste water such as black water must be disposed of properly at campground dump station.
  • All pets must be penned, caged, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are prohibited on swim beaches, playgrounds, and in restrooms. You MUST clean up after your pet!
  • All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.
  • There are alligators in the fishing pond at this campground. Please do not feed or interact with the alligators if you see them. 
  • For current lake conditions, call 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • For a complete set of rules and regulations concerning, please refer to Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 - Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resources Development Projects.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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