OutReserve

Gill Point

510 Clarks Hill Hwy, Clarks Hill, South Carolina, United States

Gill Point
Gill Point
Gill Point
GILL POINT
Gill Point

About Gill Point

Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Location Gill Point

Address:
510 Clarks Hill Hwy
Clarks Hill, SC, 298219701
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.9417 / -82.5944

Elevation: 113 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Park hours are 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
General

All users must pay the $5 entry fee by the credit card machine. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
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Pets permitted on leash
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Alcoholic beverages are prohibited allowed
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Glass and pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
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Fires are prohibited
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For shelter reservations:
Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in
Shelter must be occupied by 2pm
Users are not exempt from entrance fee
The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public

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