Site 24
RIDGE ROAD primitive site 43
RIDGE ROAD site 47

Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Available sites

66 total sites

About Ridge Road

Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 mi 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! 

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer
Water Skiing

Water Skiing

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

66 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 047, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 049, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 050, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 051, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 052, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 053, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 054, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 055, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 057, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 058, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 059, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 060, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 061, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 063, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 064, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 065, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 066, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 067, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 068, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 069, Loop: RROA RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (780)

What Guests Are Saying

Ridge Road Campground offers a beautifully maintained environment with spacious, clean campsites that provide great access to the lake and plenty of privacy. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the scenic views and well-kept facilities. However, some guests expressed concerns about early closures and issues with muddy water access, alongside a few negative interactions with staff.

Review Summary

4.7
780 reviews
5
82.7%
645
4
10.5%
82
3
3.8%
30
2
1.3%
10
1
1.7%
13

Joseph P

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: RROA

4

The camp hosts were all very nice and welcoming. Park is nice, needs some sprucing up from the hurricane damage. Very glad it is back open.

Kate D

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: RROA

5

Great campsite. All the primitive spots are waterfront, with direct access to the lake. I walked straight down from my site with my paddleboard which is an incredible amenity. The primitive peninsula has a pit toilet. Full bathrooms are off the peninsula but still in walking distance. Absolutely plan to return.

William E

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: RROA

3

Campground was clean and neat. Staff was helpful

I did notice that the provided electrical service was at 113 volts when we arrived and at 105 volts when the service quit two days later.

Mariah B

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RROA

5

This was such a nice campsite. The site we stayed at was so big. We appreciated that it had a grill and direct access to the lake. And the puppies loved it as well.

RITA T

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RROA

1

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Melissa M

Verified

July 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: RROA

5

Love the park.

Richard G

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: RROA

4

One of our fav campgrounds! The storm took out so many trees but still beautiful. Lost power one night but Georgia Power was on it and got it back on that night. People do drive way too fast through the campground. Would appreciate a way to control that more.
The hosts were all very nice! Women’s bath house clean and well functioning. Happy to have Ridge Road open again!

Mark W

Verified

July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RROA

4

This stay at RR was my first since Hurricane Helene devastated the CSRA. Site13 was hit hard by Helene with most of the tree canopy gone. There are some trees, but they are sparse. The view of the lake was fantastic !! The rest rooms and shower facilities for "Men" were kept very very clean. I was impressed 👍. I love RR and will be going back again & again. One day, I hope that RR will be open for winter season camping.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should be aware that 2 dead pines between sites 13 and 14. One of the pines could hit a site's RV and the other could hit the transformer and electrical distribution disconnects for several sites.

Mason L

Verified

July 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: RROA

4

Wonderful location. Only complaint is the bath houses need better ventilation it was extremely hot in there

Barbara E

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: RROA

3

our time there was ok. We love Ridge Rd been going for over 50 years. The down side is the water is to low makes a mess its not fun when your in red clay water and get stuck all the time. Something needs to be done about how low the water gets.

Location & Directions for Ridge Road

5886 Ridge Road, Appling, GA 30802 United States

Elevation: 108 ft

Getting There

5886 Ridge Rd Appling, GA 30802


From I-20 take Exit 183 (Appling). Go north on HWY 221 approximately 6 mi. At 4-way stop, go left (GA HWY 47) and drive approximately 5 mi. Campground road is on right. Follow signs.

Nearest town

Appling, GA - 14 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from I-20 via Exit 183, followed by a drive north on HWY 221 for approximately 6 miles and then west on GA HWY 47 for about 5 miles.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

2PM

  • Combination lock codes will be provided at check-in for registered campers.
  • Call the provided number for updates on lake conditions.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • A maximum of 12 campers and 4 vehicles are allowed per site, with overflow parking available if needed.

Site types & loops

  • Only one wheeled camping unit and tents are allowed on the impact pad per site.

Vehicles & parking

  • Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are not allowed, but golf carts are permitted.

Safety & rules

  • Stay is limited to a maximum of 14 days within a 30-day period, with strict rules against circumventing this limit.
  • The use of alcohol is not allowed on the premises.
  • Maintain cleanliness by managing trash properly and removing it before checkout.
  • The use of fireworks and firearms is banned on the premises.

Utilities

  • Dispose of gray and black water only at designated dump stations.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed or contained, and are not allowed at swim beaches, playgrounds, or restrooms.

Local regulations

  • Shorelines next to campsites are considered public property.
  • Refer to the specified title and chapter for comprehensive regulations concerning public use.

Fires & fuel

  • To protect forests, buy firewood locally and burn it on-site without moving it.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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Elevation: 292 ft

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