OutReserve

Ridge Road

Site 24
RIDGE ROAD primitive site 43
RIDGE ROAD site 47

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Ridge Road

Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road 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! 

Number of accommodations: 66

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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

Sites & Availability

66 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: RROA
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 064, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 066, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: RROA
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$64.00
/ per night

Reviews (249)

What Guests Are Saying

Ridge Road Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites that offer privacy and great access to the lake. The friendly and helpful staff, along with clean facilities, contribute to a pleasant camping experience. While some guests noted issues with mud and early closures, the overall sentiment reflects a strong enjoyment of the campground's atmosphere and amenities.

Review Summary

4.7
249 reviews
5
83.5%
208
4
10.0%
25
3
3.6%
9
2
1.2%
3
1
1.6%
4

Diane O

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: RROA

5

My husband and I agree - this was the most wonderful camp site we've ever had. A shady, large, clean, flat site with a charcoal grill, cooktop table, fire pit and a picnic table. The best part, was the little path leading to our own little private beach on the lake. The campground was clean and quiet, the sites were a good distance apart (not jammed together like many commercial campgrounds). The campground had a nice paved road that I took advantage of for a run one morning. I really wished we had more time to spend here, it was truly enjoyable.

Tammis P

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: RROA

5

Staff is very friendly and eager to help. I enjoy all the campsites but do not like the clay water on the side where sites 6-29 are.

Jennifer C

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RROA

1

Campsite fine. Water completely muddy. Hardly able to walk in the water secondary to being mired down in mud. Bathhouse ok on cleanliness but needs updating. People at checkin rude. Took my pass away a day early because I was putting up my camper even though I paid for Sunday night and should have access until Monday check out. Beach access same muddy mess. Neighbors had their dogs fighting the entire time and people parking blocking the shared drive, but it was obvious they were buddies with the host campers so the rules didn’t apply. They were quick to report my parents to the host camper for pulling up their pontoon temporarily and “not being on our section of the beach” meanwhile there was plenty of coastline/beach for them. Extremely rude to my daughter about it rather than coming to see the adults about an issue. Had to stay at ridge road because we couldn’t find anywhere else with it being July 4th weekend, but don’t worry we won’t be back.

Peggy M

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: RROA

5

I enjoyed my stay at Ridge Road Campground. The grounds were very well kept and the park was quiet and peaceful.

Jorge R

Verified

July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RROA

5

Beautiful and very nice place. My vamp site was beach front. Electric and water hook ups as well as bathhouses excellent

John C

Verified

July 5, 2024 Stayed at: 064, Loop: RROA

5

We spent 4 days and 3 nights on site 64 and it is beautiful. It is large and had direct access to the lake, so we were able to put in our kayaks right form the camp site. After taking a bike ride around the campgrounds you see that all of the sites have a view of the lake.

The park host were very friendly and helpful. We had a conversation with a park ranger who gave ideas on what to see in the area. The campgrounds and facilities are clean.

I would suggest a drive to the Visitors Center. This drive will take you over the dam. The scenic views are fantastic. If you enjoy sunrises and sunsets, you will love this park.

Paul R

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RROA

5

We go to Ridge Road Campround at least 3 times a year. We really love the camping atmosphere. We had our favorite site for 4 years and now we are exploring other sites.

Jennifer G

Verified

May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: RROA

5

Great campground! Wish they were open all year!

amber t

Verified

May 23, 2024 Stayed at: 058, Loop: RROA

5

Had a wonderful time. Only complaint was the wind. Our site was ravaged by the wind but on the other side of the campground barely felt any wind. So I'd rather stay on that side the next trip. It was all around a great experience for our family of 4. It was our kids 1st camping trip (ages 11 &6) and they are so excited to come back.

Hugh H

Verified

May 20, 2024 Stayed at: 061, Loop: RROA

5

We had a great stay at Ridge Rd Campground. We had some bad weather the first night but otherwise it was very pleasant. The attendants were nice and helpful. The restrooms and showers were clean. Recommend avoiding the hot summer months but spring time was very pleasant.

Location Ridge Road

Address:
5886 Ridge Road
Appling, GA, 30802
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.68 / -82.2586

Elevation: 108 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.

General

Check-out time is 2 p.m. Starting January 1, 2025 check-out time will be 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 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

Fireworks and firearms are prohibited.

General

All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.

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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