Latrese C
July 25, 2026
A great area with good shade.
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About West Dam
West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.
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Holly S
June 17, 2026
I like the area
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RACHEL G
September 2, 2023
It was wonderful
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RACHEL G
September 2, 2023
It was wonderful
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Jennifer L
June 25, 2022
Had an excellent experience everything was perfect
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Jennifer L
June 25, 2022
Had an excellent experience everything was perfect
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Gertrude F
September 7, 2021
Everytime I come to the Lake it is very clean! The gate keepers are friendly and helpful. I absolutely love this place!
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Gertrude F
September 7, 2021
Everytime I come to the Lake it is very clean! The gate keepers are friendly and helpful. I absolutely love this place!
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Magalie J
January 21, 2020
Great site for our church annual picnic. Grills available, swimming area great for our children, close to area where we could launch boats from. Excellent - we've been coming to the same spot for years at West Dam Park.
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Magalie J
January 21, 2020
Great site for our church annual picnic. Grills available, swimming area great for our children, close to area where we could launch boats from. Excellent - we've been coming to the same spot for years at West Dam Park.
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Location & Directions for West Dam
3946 West Dam Park Rd, Appling, GA 30802 United States
Elevation: 57 ft
Getting There
From Clarks Hill, SC, west on US 221, go across Thurmond Dam; area is on the Georgia side of the dam.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 702
Nearby city: Columbia, SC
Approx. 71 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 292 ft
Best Season: Spring, Fall
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