Gatehouse
Site 48
BOAT RAMP
Site 25
GATEHOUSE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

90 total sites

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 mi 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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Currently open - Sep 14 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers 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
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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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 40, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 44, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 45, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 47, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 48, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 49, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 51, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 52, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 53, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 54, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 55, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 56, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 57, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 58, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 59, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 60, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 61, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 62, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 63, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 64, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 65, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 66, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 67, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 68, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 69, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 70, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 71, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 72, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 73, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 74, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 75, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 76, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 77, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 78, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 79, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 80, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 81, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 82, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 83, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 84, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 85, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 86, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 87, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 88, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 89, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 90, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 91, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 93, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (719)

What Guests Are Saying

Petersburg Campground offers a beautiful lakeside location with spacious and private campsites, making it a favorite for many campers. While some negative points include issues with ants, site cleanliness, and maintenance of facilities, visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's ongoing improvements post-Hurricane Helene. Overall, many campers express a desire to return, highlighting the enjoyable atmosphere and recreational opportunities available.

Review Summary

4.5
719 reviews
5
71.2%
512
4
17.8%
128
3
6.3%
45
2
2.9%
21
1
1.8%
13

Elissa H

Verified

January 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

3

This is a beautiful park, sites are spacious, with lots in the area to do. We have stayed here many times before. This time though, we were just passing thru, only wanted one night stay, however the park policy is a two night minimum. So we had to pay double for a one night stay.

Joe V

Verified

December 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

5

We always enjoy our time at petersburg on the lake

james J

Verified

December 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: C

4

One of the best campgrounds we have stayed. Hosts and other employees are friendly and helpful. We will keep returning because there are numerous quality sites. There is a very nice fishing pier as well as boat ramp. We always enjoy walking the shoreline or roads, the Bartram trail is also very nice.

James B

Verified

December 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: C

4

I was surprised to see so few campers at the campground. But really enjoyed the camping privacy.

Phillip R

Verified

November 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A

4

Hard to find a bad site in this park!

Jeannie W

Verified

November 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B

5

One of our favorite places

Shannon A

Verified

November 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: B

5

Very nice campground. Most campsites offer privacy, others offer stunning lake views. We visited in the fall, when occupancy was down. We enjoyed the quietness. We were leaving early saturday morning and that was the most noise we heard during our stay, was all the boats going by to claim their fishing spot! We will be back!

Jeannine L

Verified

November 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B

3

The campsites were clean. Restrooms are clean but old and unkept. Call the visitor center to get info about which sites will accommodate your rig. Many are downhill and treacherous. Go across the dam and explore the visitor center. Watch the movie on how the dam was built. Augusta is a beautiful city. Boll Weevils has great food and even better desserts. Walk off your meal on the river walk, right behind the restaurant. Go see Congaree National Park. Make lots of memories.

Donnita W

Verified

November 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

3

Nice clean sites. Alot of pull through sites. Bathrooms are not temp controlled and the door stuck leaving it open all day and night so lots of bugs. The roads are nicely paved. The park is very quiet after dark. However some of the roads and one way and NOT clearly marked. We came out of bathhouse and went wrong way. Got yelled at by a worker . Slinging his arms telling us to back up and leave. We couldn't back up. We had to go forward to turn around . He mumbled loudly that the signs are clearly marked .When I said obviously they weren't clear as we missed the "sign" he demanded our camp number. When I told him no, he said that's fine I have your tag number and whipped out his phone. My husband sat there so he could get his picture of our tag. It was embarrassing as the golf cart employer guy involved a bystander as well. The man was rude and obviously hates his job. We did everything we could to avoid him for the rest of our trip. Did have one nice worker in a truck our first morning though. He was checking sites after campers leave and inquired about our stay in a very friendly polite manner. Check in took a while as the they said they were new and volunteering. With the one exception of the man on the golf cart we had some really nice downtime.

Rhonda E

Verified

November 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

5

We were very pleased with the overall campground. The sites where large and well placed for easy access.

Location & Directions for Petersburg

3998 Petersburg Road, Appling, GA 30802 United States

Elevation: 110 ft

Nearest town

Appling, GA - 9.6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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.

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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