Lincolnton, Georgia
Top Spots in and near Lincolnton
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Lincolnton, Georgia
Photograph the Stars Over Clarks Hill Lake
The Cherokee Boat Ramp is easily my new favorite place for astrophotography in the Augusta area. If you drive around the boat ramp area for awhile, you'll notice plenty of spots to set up your camera and aim it down the beautiful Clarks Hill Lake. The ramp area creates a loop. Near the end of the...Read more -
Appling, Georgia
Camp Mistletoe State Park
5.0Mistletoe State Park is located on the beautiful Clark’s Hill Lake created by the J. Strom Thurmond Dam. The park offers an array of hiking trails, but is most well-known for its numerous camping spots and bass fishing. The park offers a whopping total of 100 camping sites, 4 of which are backcou...Read more -
Appling, Georgia
Hike Cliatt Creek Loop to Rock Dam Trail
4.010 mi / 200 ft gainMistletoe State park encompasses 15 miles of hiking trails that lead both along Clarks Hill Lake and the river adjacent to it. Although not a necessarily strenuous hike, the 3.75-mile Cliatt Creek Nature Loop (white blaze) begins at the park’s nature center and features some amazing wildlife as i...Read more -
Appling, Georgia
Photograph a Sunset at West Dam
West Dam is located across the road from one of the most prominent structures in area: J. Strom Thurmond Dam. Thurmond Lake is created by the dam and the park is located on this lake. Fishing is extremely popular here, especially for largemouth bass and striped bass. There is a large swimming are...Read more -
Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Kayak the Savannah River at Thurmond Dam and Lake
Starting at Thurmond Dam, drop your kayak in just below the dam and travel down the Savannah River. There are a couple places to you can choose to end your adventure:The first, and closest, is Riverside Park. Around the 7 mile mark downstream, Riverside park is a right hand turn towards a boat ra...Read more -
Crawfordville, Georgia
Stargaze at Deerlick Astronomy Village
Before any trip I take I pull up the dark sky map: darksitefinder.com. This incredible tool is great in finding low light pollution areas nearby.However, when I don't feel like driving many hours away on dirt roads, this is a great alternative in the Southeast. Spend a night with professional an...Read more -
Evans, Georgia
Kayak Betty's Branch
5.0Beginning at Riverside Park, put in either at the concrete boat ramp or the beach. Paddle along until you exit the inlet and now you have a decision to make: right or left?Left: Turning left takes you on a longer and more difficult route than turning right (3 hours total), but it’s absolutely wor...Read more -
Martinez, Georgia
Kayak the Augusta Canal
5.0Out of all the adventures in Augusta, Kayaking the Augusta Canal might be my favorite. Hosted by the Savannah River Rapids Park, single kayaks, tandem, and paddleboards are available for rent ($20-$40) from the Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental Center located on the Savannah River Rapids Trail. The la...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Savannah Rapids Trail - Augusta Canal Trail
5.07.64 mi / 259 ft gainEasily the most popular outdoor attraction in Augusta, the Savannah River Rapids Park marks the beginning of the Augusta Canal. The walkway flanks both the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal, allowing you to see both waterways from the trail. Reed River also flows into the canal producing some ...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Swim at Aqueduct Park (Rae's Creek)
4.00.5 mi / 50 ft gainAlthough it is not heavily advertised, Augusta's Rae Creek Aqueduct Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the area. Located across the bridge from the Lake Olmstead Trailhead, a dirt path leads you to the base of a 35 foot waterfall that flows into a swimming hole. Next to the waterfall is R...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Ramble along the Augusta Riverwalk
4.53 miBeginning at the 5th Street Marina, the Riverwalk is two tiered with an upper level and a lower level, closer to the river itself. As you walk north, you’ll reach the 8th street plaza and bulkhead which is home to the Saturday morning market and the famous fountain along the brick-lined road to t...Read more -
Comer, Georgia
Explore Watson Mill Covered Bridge
Watson Mill State Park has many different things to offer. The main attraction is the Watson Mill covered bridge. It is the longest covered bridge in Georgia it was built in 1885. The bridge is still driveable today as long as you are in a smaller vehicle I did it in a minivan and had plenty of r...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Hike through Phinizy Swamp
5.02 mi / 20 ft gainPhinizy offers miles of nature trails around the swamp and an expansive wooden boardwalk that allows visitors to walk the 100 meters across the swampy water. If you get lucky, you may see some of the resident beavers, alligators, and bobcats in their natural habitats. The narrow trails through th...Read more -
Augusta, Georgia
Explore and Fish at the Savannah River Lock and Dam
5.0Hidden in the back woods behind Augusta's domestic airport, the New Savannah River Lock and Dam is a favorite fishing spot for locals. Drive through the entrance to the park and you'll find a large selection of pavilions, fishing areas, a boat ramp, and even fish cleaning stations! Put your pole ...Read more -
Beech Island, South Carolina
Explore Redcliffe Plantation
2 mi / 200 ft gainNestled in between Augusta GA and Aiken SC, Redcliffe Plantation is one of the many large historic plantations in South Carolina. Built in 1859, it was once home to Hames Henry Hammond, an extremely successful businessman, congressman, governor, and senator. The Greek-Revival style plantation ho...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Lincolnton
McCormick, South Carolina
Hawe Creek
Overview
Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, the largest of its kin...
Lincolnton, Georgia
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 mile...
Thomson, Georgia
Winfield
Overview
Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The 70,000 acre lake and...
Thomson, Georgia
Big Hart (Day Use Shelter)
Overview
Big Hart Day Use Shelter is located in Big Hart Recreation Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is just off Highway 78 betwe...
Thomson, Georgia
Big Hart Campground
Overview
Big Hart Campground is located at the confluence of Big Creek and Hart Creek on the western end of beautiful J. Strom Thurmond L...
Tignall, Georgia
Gill Point
Overview
Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,0...