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Petersburg

US Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia

Petersburg in Georgia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 128 public campsites we map in Georgia.

Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$18–$32/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
706-541-9464
Coordinates
33.66194, -82.26083

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-10, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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