West Dam

3946 West Dam Park Rd, Appling, Georgia, United States
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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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Hiking

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Water Skiing

Water Skiing

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2026 (Current year)

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4.9

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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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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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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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RACHEL G

September 2, 2023

It was wonderful

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RACHEL G

September 2, 2023

It was wonderful

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Holly S

June 17, 2026

I like the area

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Latrese C

July 25, 2026

A great area with good shade.

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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.

Nearest town

Appling, GA - 12 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park situated below the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. Located on Power Plant Road near Highway 221, it provides visitors with excellent fishing and boating opportunities.

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Clarks Hill, SC

Clarks Hill is a well-known park located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, easily accessible from Georgia State Highway 221. The expansive 70,000-acre lake offers over 1 mi of shoreline for various recreational activities, including boating, water skiing...

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Lake Springs Recreation Area is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, located near Augusta, Georgia. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, swimming, and fishing, with a $5 day use fee and year-round access to the ...

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Clarks Hill

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Modoc

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Appling

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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

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