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Thurmond-Lake
, also known as Clarks Hill Lake, is a reservoir located on the Georgia-South Carolina border in the Savannah River Basin. Created in 1951 and 1952 by the J. Strom Thurmond Dam, it's the second largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Thurmond Lake stretches 39 miles up the Savannah River, 26 miles up the Little River in Georgia and 10 miles up Little River in South Carolina. It comprises almost 71,000 acres of water with a 1200-mile long shoreline. Millions of visitors come to Thurmond Lake each year, making it one of the ten most visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. There are several public parks around the lake, along with marinas, campgrounds, a museum/visitor center, restaurants and picnicking facilities. Tons of recreational activities are available at Thurmond Lake, including fishing, boating, water skiing and other water sports, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, bird watching and auto touring. Nestled in the foothills and valleys of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Thurmond Reservoir is the kind of place where you can be as active as you want, or you can sit back and just enjoy the scenery. Pine trees and mixed hardwoods cover the shoreline, making it the perfect backdrop for relaxing. More than 250 islands, created when the lake was filled, sit just above the surface and provide homes for a diversity of plants and wildlife. Thurmond Lake is definitely a nature lovers dream, so don't forget your camera, as you'll want to capture some of the beauty of this special place.
Surrounding areas: Cumming, Georgia (10.9 mi), Lake Lanier, Georgia (17.3 mi), Allatoona Lake, Georgia (17.4 mi), Big Canoe, Georgia (18.4 mi), Two Mile Creek, Georgia (18.8 mi), Dawsonville, Georgia (19.9 mi), Jasper, Georgia (19.9 mi)
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Thurmond Lake Vacation Rentals
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Thurmond Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Courtyard-alpharetta | 12655 Deerfield Pkwy | Alphareetta, GA | 7.4 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Amerisuites-Alpharetta/Nortel Pkwy | 12505 Nortel Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 7.5 mi. | (678) 339-0505 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott Atlanta/Alpharetta | 12730 Deerfield Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 7.5 mi. | (770) 751-6900 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 16785 Old Morris Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 7.9 mi. | (678) 393-0990 | | Holiday Inn Express | 5455 Windward Pkwy W | Alpharetta, GA | 7.9 mi. | (770) 664-6661 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Alpharetta | 5465 Windward Pkwy W | Alpharetta, GA | 7.9 mi. | (770) 664-0664 | | Amerisuites Windward | 5595 Windward Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 8.0 mi. | (770) 343-9566 | | Amerisuites North Point | 7500 North Point Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (770) 594-8788 | | Doubletree Hotel | 2925 Jordon Ct | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (678) 347-0022 | | Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Point | 10975 Georgia Ln | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (678) 566-3900 | | Hilton Garden Inn-atlanta Windward | 4025 Windward PLZ Dr | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (770) 360-7766 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 1325 North Pointe Dr | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (770) 587-1151 | | Staybridge Suites | 3980 N PT Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (770) 569-7200 | | The Views At Morris Lake | 3437 Lathenview | Alpharetta, GA | 8.3 mi. | (770) 641-8393 | | Marriott-marriott- Alpharetta | 5750 Windward Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 8.4 mi. | (770) 754-9600 | | Windward Place | 3080 Market PL | Alpharetta, GA | 8.7 mi. | (770) 751-0202 | | Embassy Suites Alpharetta | 5955 N Point Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 8.9 mi. | (678) 566-8800 | | Comfort Inn | 138 Keith Dr | Canton, GA | 8.9 mi. | (770) 345-1994 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott | 7925 Westside Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 9.0 mi. | (770) 664-1300 | | Days Inn Canton | 291 Ball Ground Rd | Canton, GA | 9.0 mi. | (770) 479-0301 | | Studioplus | 3331 Old Milton Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 9.2 mi. | (770) 475-7871 | | In Town Suites Roswell | 1175 Hembree Rd | Roswell, GA | 9.2 mi. | (770) 410-9094 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 713 Transit Ave | Canton, GA | 9.3 mi. | (770) 479-7300 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 3329 Old Milton Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 9.4 mi. | (770) 569-1730 | | Radisson Inn/ Northpoint | 10740 Westside Pkwy | Alpharetta, GA | 9.4 mi. | (770) 640-5511 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites Alpharetta | 11385 Haynes Bridge Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 9.7 mi. | (770) 663-4000 | | Extended Stay America | 1950 Rock Mill Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 9.9 mi. | (770) 475-2676 | | La Quinta Motor Inn Alpharetta | 1350 North Point Dr | Alpharetta, GA | 10.0 mi. | (700) 754-7800 | | Pine Crest Motor Lodge | 2330 Holly Springs Pkwy | Canton, GA | 10.0 mi. | (770) 345-5521 | | Wingate Inn Of Alpharetta | 1005 Kingswood Pl | Alpharetta, GA | 10.5 mi. | (770) 649-0955 | | Homewood Suites Alpharetta | 10775 Davis Dr | Alpharetta, GA | 10.6 mi. | (770) 998-1622 | | Comfort Suites Alpharetta | 3000 Mansell Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 10.8 mi. | (770) 645-6060 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2950 Mansell Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 10.8 mi. | (770) 552-0006 | | Ramada LTD Suites | 3020 Mansell Rd | Alpharetta, GA | 10.8 mi. | (678) 461-7300 | | Hampton Inn Atlanta/Cumming Ga | 915 Northside Forsyth Dr | Cumming, GA | 10.8 mi. | (770) 889-0877 | | Holiday Inn Express | 835 Buford Rd | Cumming, GA | 11.1 mi. | (770) 889-4600 | | Sun Suites Of Cumming | 555 Lake Center Pkwy | Cumming, GA | 11.2 mi. | (770) 781-5550 | | Best Western Roswell | 907 Holcomb Bridge Rd | Roswell, GA | 11.3 mi. | (770) 642-4804 | | Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell | 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd | Roswell, GA | 11.3 mi. | (770) 817-1414 | | Comfort Suites | 905 Buford Rd | Cumming, GA | 11.4 mi. | (770) 889-4141 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| Shellmont Bed & Breakfast Lodge | 821 Piedmont Ave Ne | Atlanta, GA | 28.8 mi. | (404) 872-9290 |
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Thurmond Lake Weather & Climate
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North-central/northwestern Georgia has a relatively mild, southern climate conducive to year round outdoor recreation. The region enjoys warm summers, bright, sunny fall days and mild winters. In spring, northwestern Georgia is alive with color, from azaleas to roses, and magnificent dogwood trees dot the landscape. It seldom snows in this area because wintertime temperatures are mild with daily highs in the mid-40s and 50s. Freezing ran is sometimes a problem. Summers are hot and humid, but not extreme with pleasant highs averaging in the mid-80s. Thunderstorms are a possibility in the summertime.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
29°F |
5.98 in. |
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| February |
55°F |
31°F |
5.00 in. |
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| March |
63°F |
38°F |
6.06 in. |
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| April |
71°F |
45°F |
4.31 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
54°F |
4.36 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
62°F |
3.69 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
66°F |
3.97 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
66°F |
4.22 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
60°F |
4.17 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
47°F |
3.76 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
38°F |
4.33 in. |
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| December |
53°F |
31°F |
4.66 in. |
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Thurmond Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Dekalb Peachtree airport (PDK) located about 21 miles south of Thurmond Lake in Atlanta, Georgia, Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located approximately 25 miles southeast of Thurmond Lake in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International airport (ATL) located roughly 38 miles south of Thurmond Lake in Atlanta, Georgia, and finally the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located around 48 miles west of Thurmond Lake in Rome, Georgia.
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Thurmond Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 20.8 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 28.0 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | | | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 31.5 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 77.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 17.0 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 20.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Crooked Creek Golf Club | Alpharetta | GA | 8.7 mi. | | | RiverPines Golf Course | Alpharetta | GA | 8.7 mi. | | | Trophy Club of Atlanta | Alpharetta | GA | 8.7 mi. | | | Bridge Mill Athletic Club | Canton | GA | 9.6 mi. | | | Woodmont Golf & Country Club | Canton | GA | 9.6 mi. | | | Country Land Golf Course | Cumming | GA | 10.8 mi. | | | Hampton Golf Village | Cumming | GA | 10.8 mi. | | | Windermere Golf Club | Cumming | GA | 10.8 mi. | | | Cherokee Golf Center | Woodstock | GA | 12.1 mi. | | | Eagle Watch Golf Club | Woodstock | GA | 12.1 mi. | | | Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm | Woodstock | GA | 12.1 mi. | | | Towne Lake Hills Golf Club | Woodstock | GA | 12.1 mi. | | | Peachtree Family Golf Center | Duluth | GA | 17.1 mi. | | | St Marlo Country Club | Duluth | GA | 17.1 mi. | | | Bears Best Atlanta | Suwanee | GA | 17.8 mi. | | | Laurel Springs Golf Club | Suwanee | GA | 17.8 mi. | | | Olde Atlanta Golf Club | Suwanee | GA | 17.8 mi. | | | Arrowhead Country Club | Jasper | GA | 18.5 mi. | | | Chestatee Golf Club | Dawsonville | GA | 20.1 mi. | | | City Club Marietta | Marietta | GA | 20.9 mi. | | | Centennial Golf Club | Acworth | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | Cobblestone Golf Course | Acworth | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club | Flowery Branch | GA | 23.4 mi. | | | Heritage Club | Tucker | GA | 24.6 mi. | | | Collins Hill Golf Club | Lawrenceville | GA | 26.0 mi. | | | Green Valley Greens Golf Course | Cartersville | GA | 27.0 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Golf Club | Cartersville | GA | 27.0 mi. | | | Southland Country Club | Stone Mountain | GA | 28.0 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Golf Course | Stone Mountain | GA | 28.0 mi. | | | Green Valley Golf Course | Jakin | GA | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 80.8 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 115.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| George Washington Carver State Park | | GA | 19.4 mi. | | | Red Top Mountain State Park | | GA | 21.5 mi. | | | Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 25.9 mi. | | | Sweetwater Creek State Park | | GA | 35.1 mi. | | | Fort Yargo State Park | | GA | 38.1 mi. | | | Arabia Mountain State Park | | GA | 39.6 mi. | | | Panola Mountain State Park | | GA | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Kennesaw Civil War Museum | Kennesaw | GA | 20.1 mi. | (History) | | Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Hammonds House Galleries & Resource Center OF African American Art | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - MOCA|GA | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Art) | | Pasarya Museum of Art | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (Art) | | Atlanta History Center | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | (History) | | Martha Berry Museum | Rome | GA | 48.0 mi. | (History) | | Compulsory Arts | Athens | GA | 56.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Georgia Museum of Natural History | Athens | GA | 56.7 mi. | (Science) | | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | GA | 56.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 30.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 81.2 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 81.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 119.2 mi. | |
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