Amity Recreation Area
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Lincolnton, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Amity Recreation Area sits in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, about 110 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Amity Recreation Area
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~110 mi, Asheville ~135 mi, Charlotte ~143 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSoftball FieldsSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
2.9 | GA | — | 79 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Holliday Park Campground Private campground |
4.0 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Mistletoe State Park Campground Cabins Mistletoe State Park |
5.0 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 100 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Camping Municipal OpenStreetMap listing |
10.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Wildwood Camping Area 1 OpenStreetMap listing |
11.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Petersburg J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
12.2 | GA | — | 90 | E 50A W | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.