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Petersburg

Gatehouse
BOAT RAMP
Site 48
Site 25
GATEHOUSE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
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

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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

Sites & Availability

90 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 45, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 47, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 49, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 53, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 55, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 57, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 58, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 59, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 60, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 61, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 62, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 63, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 64, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 65, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 66, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 67, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 68, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 69, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 70, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 71, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 72, Loop: C
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 73, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 74, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 75, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 76, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 77, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 78, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 79, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 80, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 81, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 82, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 83, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 84, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 85, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 86, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 87, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 88, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 89, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 90, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 91, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 93, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night

Reviews (605)

What Guests Are Saying

Petersburg Campground features friendly staff and well-maintained, clean facilities, making it a pleasant place to stay. Many campers appreciate the spacious, diverse sites and beautiful views, despite ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, which has affected some amenities and scenery. While there are some drawbacks, such as restroom accessibility and low lake water levels, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
605 reviews
5
72.4%
438
4
17.5%
106
3
6.1%
37
2
2.3%
14
1
1.7%
10

Jolie J

Verified

March 29, 2023 Stayed at: 78, Loop: C

5

Beautiful area with spectacular views of the lake. The camp sites are all well laid out and spaced. Facilities are clean. Very easy to get around the campground. They do not sell firewood, so bring your own per their regulations. Or else they allow you to "harvest" fallen wood.

Nanci M

Verified

March 27, 2023 Stayed at: 41, Loop: B

5

First time at this campground. Very nice!

Nicole D

Verified

March 27, 2023 Stayed at: 84, Loop: C

5

The spots were spaced really well, the views were absolutely amazing, private and peaceful, clean bathrooms, and local places to grab needed supplies weren't far. Overall, we loved the trip and will definitely be back!

Peter H

Verified

March 26, 2023 Stayed at: 78, Loop: C

5

Only have had our camper about a year but by far the nicest campground we have been to. The VIEW!!!

William O

Verified

March 23, 2023 Stayed at: 33, Loop: B

1

When we arrived (Monday), there was a crew working on the fire hydrant next to the gate house. The employee in the gate house gave us our park pass and told us that power was off in a section of the park but that our site was okay. She said that the water was off to the entire park and the men were working on a busted coupling at the hydrant. When I asked how long it would be until we had water, she got really defensive and said, "It's no big deal. They'll have it back on in an hour." in a very rude tone. We went ahead and set up at our site and about an hour later, the water was on but the pressure was really low. Later in the night, our water filter clogged with trash from the water line and I had to change it out. The pressure never came back fully and two days later (Wednesday morning), the same crew cut off the water again without notice. We noticed on Tuesday that there was a paper sign on the gate house saying the gate house was closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The crew should have contacted someone before cutting off the water but nobody notified us of the outage. We, along with several others, packed up and left the park because we couldn't make lunch, take showers, or use our toilets. The lake is nice but we, and nobody around us, got even a nibble from a fish. The lake must have too many turtles and alligators to be good for fishing. The entrances and exits to sites 33 (our space) and 34 have very steep grades with a 4" gap between the pavement and dirt. Everything in our trailer was shaken when we came in and we barely got out. We damaged our left rear tire and new wheel bearing just trying to get up onto the pavement to leave. The attitude of the gate house employee on 4/20/23, the lack of care for the campsites, and the fact that we weren't notified of a planned water outage so we could fill our fresh water tank will keep us from EVER coming back to this campground. We'll stick with State Parks.

Katherine B

Verified

March 20, 2023 Stayed at: 31, Loop: B

5

This was our first stay at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Hopefully it would be our last. Water and electric as promised. Easy dump station. Campsite spread apart nicely . Great hosts. Who could ask for more.

Robert E D

Verified

March 20, 2023 Stayed at: 75, Loop: C

4

Beautiful place

Robin M

Verified

March 20, 2023 Stayed at: 25, Loop: A

5

I love the large campsites and paved roads.

Julia H

Verified

March 20, 2023 Stayed at: 63, Loop: C

4

Sites are spacious. Many on lake. Access to Bartram Trail for hiking or mountain biking is a real asset. Bathrooms are old and ingested, but water is hot and pressure good.

JOSEPH W

Verified

March 15, 2023 Stayed at: 33, Loop: B

5

Site was great, easy to get into, pretty much level, and great views. 2nd time we’ve stayed here this month, it will be a regular stop when we travel between FL and NC going forward.

Location Petersburg

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

Latitude & Longitude: 33.6619 / -82.2608

Elevation: 110 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

Check-out time is 1 p.m. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm early check-in. 

General

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.

General

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.

General

Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; however, golf carts are allowed per campground rules. See Park Attendant at the campground gatehouse for more information.

General

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.

General

Alcohol, fireworks, and firearms is prohibited

General

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.

General

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.

General

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!

General

All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.

General

There are alligators in the fishing pond at this campground. Please do not feed or interact with the alligators if you see them. 

General

For current lake conditions, call 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147.

General

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.

General

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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