Amity Recreation Area

AMITY RECREATION AREA

Overview

Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Facilities

This facility is a wooded day-use area on the lake shore. There are three reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 92 guests. A boat ramp, fishing pier, swimming area, ball field and playground provide additional recreation opportunities.

Natural Features

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.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors might spot bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, osprey, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.

Recreation

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States.

Anglers will find largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Amity Recreation Area provides a boat ramp and swimming area.

Nearby Attractions

Augusta, Georgia, about 20 miles away, offers museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Important Notices

Park hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All users must pay the $5 entry fee by using the credit card machine prior to the gatehouse. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
Pets permitted on leash
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
Glass and Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
Fires are prohibited
Nets, volleyballs, and hareseshoes are not provided
For shelter reservations:

Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in

Shelter must be occupied by 2pm

Users are not exempt from the entrance fee

The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public

Available Activities

Swimming Site - Swimming Site
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Fishing - Fishing
Boating - Boating
Softball Fields - Softball Fields
Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 800-533-3478

5870 THOMSON HWY
LINCOLNTON , GA 30817

Rental Options

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