This place has been a go-to since my childhood. It sits on the Georgia/South Carolina border on…read moreStrom Thurmond Lake, aka Clark's Hill Lake. One thing you'll love about this campground is EVERYTHING! They have a putt putt course, pioneer home to view, marina close by, pioneer camping, cabins (new Cabins as well), premium camping with electricity, onsite store, boat ramps, picnic areas, group camping, shelters, trails and beautiful lakeside views. They also have old school bathrooms and newer family bathrooms. Other amenities include a playground and baseball court. They used to have swing sets near the bathrooms and a rickety wooden merry-go-round but I'm guessing those met their demise in the 90s. I do hate that there are no photos of those items, as i have found childhood memories of swinging on the swings and being thrown off the merry go round. The camping here is popular, and it's obvious why. They have everything you need and enough space away from the next camp site. We come more for the nostalgia, and I love reminiscing over my childhood. I do recommend that you hit the gas station across the bridge (leaving left out of the park) for wood ... you get more wood for your buck. At least that's what my girlfriend says. If you want a supreme camping experience, this is it!

Such an amazing state park. The staff and rangers were friendly and helpful. The campsites are…read morelarge. The bathrooms aren't awesome, but it is a campground bathroom so expectations aren't high. I think it depends on where you are staying for what type of bathroom you'll be next to. BUT the bathrooms were clean, which is most important! I can't wait to come back here!

Mistletoe State Park is a 1,972 acre (Georgia state park located northwest of Augusta, Georgia on…read morethe southern shore of Lake Strom Thurmond. The park gets its name from Mistletoe Corners, a local area where people gather to pick mistletoe during the winter holiday season. Its strategic location on the lake makes it one of the great bass fishing spots in the nation. The park also offers public beaches and eight miles of nature trails. Mistletoe State Park offers 84 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites, 10 Cottages, 1 Fisherman's Cabin, 1 Tent Cabin, 1 Beachhouse, a Sand Beach, 3 Boat Ramps, 4 Walk-In Campsites, 1 Pioneer Campground, 5 Picnic Shelters, 1 Group Shelter, and 3 Backcountry Campsites. So, if your looking for a good place to go fishing, camping or swimming this is definitely a great place to do it. We enjoyed ourselves when we were there but we love the outdoors!

First time for us visiting this campground. We have a 35' 5th wheel and had no issue getting in and…read moreset up. After walking around and scouting out other spots, could not really rule out any spot that I couldn't get in. The only thing bad about camping is the other people. No consideration for others wanting to take advantage of a relaxing weekend. Packing up and pulling out between 4:30-6:00am is beyond me. Anyways. Good place. Bath houses are okay, just bring your shower shoes. Bring your own fire wood too

Great place to picnic and camp. Everyone is so friendly and the sites are nice Love the ease of…read moremaking my reservations. Can't wait to go back.

This is one of the few places open currently from the COVID closures that has beach access on the…read morelake. It costs $3 for entrance with a car. Today it was extremely crowded. We were able to find a nook to keep our distance from people but some people were just inconsiderate and frankly dumb. There was a fowl smell near the swimming area, I don't know what it was exactly. The water is a bit murky. They do have grills to access. You can rent campsites here. They have restrooms. The ice cream truck came through. They have a boat ramp, fishing spots, a frisbee golf course, hiking and horse riding trails and just a lot to do.

I use the boat ramp. Very well kept. Easy to get to. Kayak friendly. It's best to use on the…read moreweekdays. It gets very crowded on the weekends with kayakers

A cute little park. They have 3 tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a boat ramp, bathrooms,…read more and a kayak or canoe rental hut. The boat ramp can get pretty busy on the weekends but there is a nice loop you can do that let's put into the river and then back. There is a rope swing at one point of you don't mind getting in the murky water. It is a peaceful kayak route.

The hip part of North Augusta is built around several parks. The pond here has various soft and…read morehard trails and boardwalks. Ample signage warns of alligators. I did not see any, but I expect there must be some. This particular bit of park is not on the waterfront and is not that aesthetically distinctive, but it is connected with the greenway trail that goes to several useful places, as well as being next to a sporting venue. Plenty of people were roaming through.

So gorgeous! There was a lot of wildlife and the trails are well maintained! I went recently at the…read morewarmest part of the day and saw lots of reptiles sun bathing (turtles and alligators)

I decided to check this community park out this morning while I was in Augusta, GA to get in some…read moreexercise. This was a very clean and well maintained park. It has plenty of parking and they can accommodate small and large vehicles. They have a large fenced in dog park and a gazebo for the pet owners to get out of the sun. Around the park is 3 paths for those that wish to walk ir run. There was also a male and female bathroom as well. Oyeah, and did I forget to mention that they have a playground for the kids!!! This was an excellent find and I'm sure that we will return the next time in town!!!

An urban park with tightly cut grass and a playground which plays host to periodic events. Much of…read morethe local places of consequence are walkable from the park, and parking is free. It isn't an amazing source of nature, but it's nice to have something like this to build a small urban area around.

Tiny little Asian garden tucked away in Newberry. A quiet place, wonderful reflection ponds &…read moreJapanese inspired structures. I was in town for a conference and asked a local what one thing they would suggest and this was the first thing that was suggested. They did warn me it was small- and it is, but also just magically lovely. I walked the small loop and took photos, breathed in fresh air, grateful for a brief break from the rain, although I would have still enjoyed this park int he rain. The locals love it, if you are visiting- take a few minutes to reflect and enjoy!

Super cute well maintained Japanese garden hidden in the middle of town! I was visiting Newberry…read morefor a Spartan Race weekend and had some time to kill before my flight so I decided to pop on google maps to explore the local attractions. I'm so glad I found this hidden gem. I did a photoshoot with my best travel buddy, Stitch!

Gorgeous state park and campground!…read more Spent the weekend here with friends and will definitely be back. The campsites are right on the water for the most part and lots of great trail options.

We love staying here. It's a great location with lots of amenities like a pool, golf, hiking…read moretrails, lodge with a game room, boating (they have rentals), a boat launch, fishing, and a restrauant. The rooms are clean and spacious. The lakeside rooms have private balcony. It's quiet and relaxing offering any level of activity you are up for.

I'm going to give this place five stars--with the caveat that our first night was absolutely awful!…read moreWe arrived late (no problems there--went right to our site with no trouble) but at 2:15am had to confront a campsite that was blaring music and laughing loudly. It was confrontational and ugly, as the ladies were hammered. After the cops came at 3am and they (finally) passed out in a drunken stupor, I was able to squeeze in two hours of rest. The park ranger in the morning was awesome. Manager asked the campers to leave without much fanfare (but to the delight of the other campsites...). Facilities are simple but maintained. Great lake access and friendly vibe all-around. From what the park ranger shared, it's rare for any troubles at this camp. By 10pm it's quiet and peaceful. It's truly a gem of a park!

Such a hidden gem of a state park. Very small overall but a wonderful campground and pavilion for…read morekayaking on the lake. The campground has a long winding road leading to it and over half of the campsites have a direct waterfront view.

Well groomed gardens…read more Summer concerts in the park are great with good weather. The band was very good. They played some favorites and some of their own music. Every Monday at 6:30pm is a free concert. Check them out.

This complex includes a series of manicured greenery and waterways as well as some exhibitions…read morefocused on horse racing. Apparently a lot of very fast thoroughbreds came from around here. The grounds were quite pleasant, but I was surprised that many of the water features were not running or seemed not well maintained and rather sludgy. The place is named as a set of gardens, but I didn't see a ton of interesting plant life either. Nonetheless, it was a nice area, and it is free.