Outbound Collective logo

Big Hart (Day Use Shelter)

Thomson, Georgia

Book this listing through our partner Recreation Gov

About 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 between the towns of Washington and Thomson, Georgia.

The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

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 endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

Facilities

Big Hart Day Use Shelter is in a wooded day-use area on the waterfront. The shelter can accommodate up to 90 people. Amenities include a 20-amp electrical hookup, flush toilets, drinking water, a playground and boat ramp.

Natural Features

Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 235' above sea level.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Big Hart (Day Use Shelter) Reviews

Have you stayed here? Be the first to leave a review!

Top Spots in or near Thomson

Camp Mistletoe State Park

Appling, Georgia
5.0

Hike Cliatt Creek Loop to Rock Dam Trail

Appling, Georgia
4.0
10 mi / 200 ft gain

Photograph the Stars Over Clarks Hill Lake

Lincolnton, Georgia

Stargaze at Deerlick Astronomy Village

Crawfordville, Georgia

Photograph a Sunset at West Dam

Appling, Georgia

Kayak the Savannah River at Thurmond Dam and Lake

Clarks Hill, South Carolina

Camping and Lodging in Thomson

Big Hart Campground
Thomson, Georgia

Big Hart Campground

Amity Recreation Area
Lincolnton, Georgia

Amity Recreation Area

Winfield
Thomson, Georgia

Winfield

Petersburg
Appling, Georgia

Petersburg

Ridge Road
Appling, Georgia

Ridge Road

Lake Springs
Appling, Georgia

Lake Springs

Unfortunately, we don't have up-to date pricing data for this listing, but you can check pricing through Recreation Gov.

Book Now

Add your business today to reach The Outbound's audience of adventurous travelers.