Amity Recreation Area
J. Strom Thurmond Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LINCOLNTON , GA, GA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/amity-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Amity Recreation Area sits on J. Strom Thurmond Lake's 1,000 miles of shoreline with excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The boat launch and water access make it ideal for anglers and boaters.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Great Blue Herons, and Carolina Chickadees are documented in the area. Standard precautions for deer crossing recommended.
Insider tips for Amity Recreation Area: Book early — this is a federal campground and one of the most popular parks on the lake Only 3 tent sites available, so availability is extremely limited Bring your boat or fishing gear — the lake offers some of the best fishing in the southeastern United States
Skip Amity Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — there are no hookups at this campground. You're traveling outside May-October — the campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Amity Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Winfield (APPLING, GA), Petersburg (APPLING, GA), Ridge Road (APPLING, GA), Lake Springs (APPLING , GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Amity Recreation Area
Cell signal at Amity Recreation Area (LINCOLNTON , GA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and one of the most popular parks on the lake
Only 3 tent sites available, so availability is extremely limited
Bring your boat or fishing gear
the lake offers some of the best fishing in the southeastern United States
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Thomson, Georgia, take U.S. Highway 78 west for 6 miles. Turn right on State Route 43 and continue for about 7.5 miles. The park is on the right (look for signs). The park is located on the McDuffie/Lincoln County line.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — J. Strom Thurmond Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at J. Strom Thurmond Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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