Army Corps of Engineers project land · Georgia
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 100,450 acres (the portion in this state) in Lincoln County, Columbia County + 3 more, Georgia (Army Corps of Engineers project land), managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 100,450 acres (Georgia portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Listed in PAD-US as: Savannah District (USACE) |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | Recreation Management Area Local designation: Recreation Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Open access PAD-US definition: “requires no special requirements for public access to the property (may include regular hours of availability).” |
| County | Lincoln County, Columbia County, McDuffie County, Wilkes County, Elbert County |
| Reference point | 33.78909, -82.31182 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Georgia: Georgia deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Corps Lakes Gateway
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Reservoir project lands often include developed recreation areas, dams and leased tracts where hunting is not allowed. Check with the project office.
This unit also extends into: South Carolina. Acreage on this page covers the Georgia portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- Army Corps of Engineers project land · South Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area
44,252 acres · 3.6 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Soap Creek Wildlife Management Area
1,840 acres · 9.5 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Keg Creek Wildlife Management Area
1,036 acres · 10.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area
441 acres · 11.2 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Germany Creek Wildlife Management Area
1,362 acres · 15.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
James L. Mason Wildlife Management Area
2,079 acres · 15.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Fishing Creek Wildlife Management Area
2,758 acres · 16.2 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area
17,636 acres · 16.2 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Wilkes County Wildlife Management Area
1,654 acres · 19.1 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lower Broad River Wildlife Management Area
1,745 acres · 23.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area” in Georgia combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.