Army Corps of Engineers · J. Strom Thurmond Lake · South Carolina

Leroys Ferry Campground

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. This campground contains 10 primitive campsites. There is a hand pump well for non-potable water and vaulted toilets. LeRoys Ferry Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick. It is a primitive campground with 10 campsites and a boat ramp.

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Well and KioskTrailer ParkingPlantation DriveVault Toilet 1-4 loop
Photos courtesy of M.WHITE USACE, USACE J. Strom Thurmond Lake · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

10 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1AGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
2AGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
3AGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
4AGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
5AGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
6BGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
7BGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
8BGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
9BGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic
10BGravelPartialLakefront10 / 4YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Leroys Ferry Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.03 inches of precipitationFebruary: 3.91 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.32 inches of precipitationApril: 3.08 inches of precipitationMay: 3.43 inches of precipitationJune: 4.72 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.74 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.46 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.67 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.04 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.30 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.21 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.7°F averageFebruary: 48.5°F averageMarch: 55.5°F averageApril: 63.5°F averageMay: 71.3°F averageJune: 78.4°F averageJuly: 82.0°F averageAugust: 80.6°F averageSeptember: 75.2°F averageOctober: 65.3°F averageNovember: 54.6°F averageDecember: 48.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Clarks Hill 1 W, less than a mile from the recreation area point at 400 feet, station USC00381726 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year.

Getting there

From the town of Mccormick, continue on HWY 28 SW for 6.1 mi. Keep left to continue on SC-81 N. Turn right on State Rd S-33-39 until you reach the town of Willington. You wil see the large brown signs from here leading into the campground.

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 33.66° N, 82.20° W. Call the office before you drive.

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Video

Video of Leroys Ferry, SC from Daniel D.

Guidebooks for South Carolina

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  • Best Tent Camping: the Carolinas
    Johnny Molloy, 2019
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  • Camping South Carolina
    Melissa Watson, 2014
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  • Five-Star Trails: South Carolina Upstate
    Sherry Jackson, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Leroys Ferry Campground?

Sites at Leroys Ferry Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Leroys Ferry Campground?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Leroys Ferry Campground have?

10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Leroys Ferry Campground?

Leroys Ferry Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Leroys Ferry Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Leroys Ferry Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Leroys Ferry Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov