Army Corps of Engineers · J. Strom Thurmond Lake · Modoc, SC

Modoc

Modoc Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only five miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. Camping at Modoc is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000+ acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, bird watching, and so much more of course!

Reservable · Recreation.gov70 sites48 ft maxElectric hookupsPets ok

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Site 34MODOC 24MODOC 30MODOC 26
Photos courtesy of USACE M. FAIR · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric66
Standard, no hookups1
Host/management3
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

67 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
001ElectricBack-in24GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
002ElectricPull-through25GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
003ElectricPull-through24GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
004ElectricPull-through28GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
005ElectricPull-through34GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
006ElectricPull-through28GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
007ElectricPull-through34GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
008ElectricPull-through36GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
009ElectricPull-through36GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4
010ElectricPull-through40GravelPartial30 ampYes / –12 / 4

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length48 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySites 026, 034 are listed accessible

Modoc Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy! The gatehouse has friendly camp hosts and information about the campground and local area. There are four bathhouses spread throughout the campground that have flush toilets and showers. The boat ramp and courtesy dock are conveniently placed with lots of parking. For the young campers, there is a playground on the first loop with a bathhouse conveniently next to it. For campers of all ages, there is a shaded hiking trail that winds through the campground showcasing the beautiful pine and hardwood trees. For camper convenience, there is a dump station and dumpsters located in the campground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Modoc40°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, 4 miles from the campground at 400 feet, station USC00381726 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year.

Getting there

296 MODOC CAMP ROAD MODOC, SC 29838. From I-20, take Exit 200 (River Watch Parkway). Turn right, drive 2 miles to Furys Ferry Road (HWY 28 West). Turn right, drive 13 miles to Clarks Hill, SC. Continue northwest on HWY 221 for approximately 4 miles to campground entrance.

Nearest townModoc, South Carolina
Coordinates33.7192° N, 82.2242° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗6.1 mi
Outdoor gearEscape Outdoors ↗15.8 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗17.1 mi

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Modoc Campground Tour

Worth a stop

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking. There are many USACE managed day-use areas within 10 miles where registered campers may enter for free by displaying their campground hangtag pass. Within five miles, campers may visit the dam, Visitor Center, and various USACE trails. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Natural features

Water/ Land: Modoc Campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond Lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest. Wildlife: Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer. Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.

Recreation

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 great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming. When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.

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 Modoc?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Modoc?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Modoc have?

70 sites, including 66 standard sites with power and 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Modoc?

The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Modoc have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Modoc?

There are four bathhouses spread throughout the campground that have flush toilets and showers.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Modoc?

Yes, pets are allowed at Modoc. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Modoc?

Sites 026 and 034 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Modoc?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Modoc?

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Modoc?

Modoc, South Carolina. Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking.

Source: Getting there

What if Modoc is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ridge Road (3.4 mi), Petersburg (4.5 mi), and Hawe Creek (10.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby