On and around the lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake covers about 71,100 acres with 1,200 miles of shoreline and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Here is what to do near Savannah Lakes Village.
On the water
- Fishing. Bank and boat fishing across the lake; see the Corps fishing guide and our Lake Thurmond page.
- Boat rentals and slips. Savannah Lakes Marina, 99 Village Drive, (864) 391-3477.
- Kayaks and paddleboards. Local outfitters deliver rentals; see Lake Thurmond and boating.
- Public boat ramps. The county's Dorn Sport Fishing and Boating Facility and other ramps are listed on our lake page.
On land
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park, the only full-service resort in the SC State Park Service, with 18 holes of lakeside golf, a boat ramp, campgrounds and mountain biking (SC State Parks).
- Baker Creek State Park on the lake near McCormick; check current trail and campground status before you go.
- Camping at Corps campgrounds including Modoc and Petersburg; reserve on Recreation.gov.
- Trails: thirteen hiking trails near the village and road rides and singletrack.
- Golf: Monticello and Tara.
- Tennis and pickleball: courts, clinics and matches.
Eat and shop
River Grille, Monti's, the Pub at Tara and Village Café are in the village (dining); more in the local directory.
Plan by season
| Season | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Spring | Fishing, trail days, golf |
| Summer | Boating, pools, paddling |
| Fall | Golf in cooler weather, scenic drives (fall visit ideas) |
| Winter | Fishing and quiet trails |
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