Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road 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, and bird watching, and so much more of course!
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 60 |
| Standard, no hookups | 6 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
66 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Electric | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 004 | Electric | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 005 | Electric | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 006 | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 007 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 008 | Electric | Pull-through | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 009 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 010 | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 011 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 12 / 4 | |
| 012 | Electric | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 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
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov, on site camp hosts cannot process payments. |
| Accessibility | Sites 027, 049 are listed accessible |
Ridge Road Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy with 63 sites with water and electric hook up, while providing a space for campers that prefer a more primitive experience with the convenience of modern amenities! The gatehouse has friendly camp hosts, information about the campground, and local area. There are two bathhouses that have flush toilets and showers. There are vault toilets spread throughout the campground at the boat ramp, primitive island, and playground for convenience. For the young campers, there is a playground near the designated swimming beach. For camper convenience, there are two dump stations and dumpsters located in the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
5886 Ridge Rd Appling, GA 30802. From I-20 take Exit 183 (Appling). Go north on HWY 221 approximately 6 miles. At 4-way stop, go left (GA HWY 47) and drive approximately 5 miles. Campground road is on right. Follow signs.
| Nearest town | Appling, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.6800° N, 82.2586° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Escape Outdoors ↗ | 15 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 15.7 mi |
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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 six miles where registered campers may enter for free by displaying their campground hangtag pass. Within 15 miles, campers may visit the dam, Visitor Center, and various USACE trails. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Bartram Trail, a designated National Recreation Trail, has a trailhead only 7 miles away by the Keg Creek Boat ramp. This trail is loved by hikers and mountain bikers. There are many trailheads that offer different lengths of trail and challenge levels along the 27 mile trail. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.
- 1.6 miTradewinds Marina ↗Boat launch
- 5 miThurmond Marina ↗Boat launch
- 13.2 mi
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Water/ Land: Ridge Road 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 90 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. Many miles of hiking trails are available a few miles from the campground. Hikers enjoy the 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads, the closest is Keg Creek. When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ridge Road?
Sites at Ridge Road are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ridge Road?
All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov, on site camp hosts cannot process payments.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ridge Road?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ridge Road have?
69 sites, including 60 standard sites with power and 6 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Ridge Road?
The longest site here provides 50 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 Ridge Road have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Ridge Road?
There are two bathhouses that have flush toilets and showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Ridge Road?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ridge Road. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Ridge Road?
Sites 027 and 049 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 Ridge Road?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Ridge Road?
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 Ridge Road?
Appling, Georgia. 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