Amazing views. Several beach areas. Picnic tables, garbage cans and some grills. $5 a day to get in.read more

This verdant area next to the dam offers a variety of activities including swimming beaches, picnic…read moreareas, and a trail. I abandoned the trail after a mile and a half because a snake was giving me the evil eye and wouldn't move, but it was a nice quiet forest. The trail passes various campgrounds and roads and the area still feels a bit urban, but for those without the time to go deep into the wilderness it is a nice option reasonably close to Augusta.

74 degrees and everything closed? Not sure why. I understand it's seasonal but there at least 50…read morepeople there wondering why!

My preferred stopoff for canal visits. This area doesn't have a ton of traffic. There is a picnic…read moreshelter with some bathrooms (albeit recently closed for repairs), a water fountain, and a fancy bridge over the canal. One can walk a substantial distance in either direction and be treated to canal views and river views. Notably, a waterfall and pond running off of the canal are near here. It's a pretty area, and while he parking lot will be crowded on a nice day I've never had any trouble getting a space and once you get out on the trail it's usually quite pleasant.

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.

Amazing route to go on a walk or bike ride. The trail runs parallel with the Savannah River, so the…read moreview is stunning and very peaceful. Been here few times and it can get pretty crowded during the late afternoon with people taking their evening stroll, runners, bikers. There is also a kayak renting area. I've seen groups rent out kayaks and leisurely make their way down the river. The park serves many recreational purposes, highly recommend checking it out. They have few rest rooms that are well kept and managed with even a medical emergency supply room incase of any incidents. The grounds are kept very clean too and lots of public parking available. Disclaimer, lots of nats flying around once weather warms up.

Good place to go walking and listen to music through your headphones. You will pass by all kinds of…read morepeople. You will also pass by some beautiful scenery. The only issue there seems to be even though the park has signs and provides bags to clean up after the pets. You have to watch carefully where you step along the way.

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.

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.

7/25 my youngest dog and I Patches went to Elijah Cove Beach my older dog Jack-Boy as at the vet!…read morewe had the best time ever afterward I went to the visitor center said where we were not only said, but described where we were to the visitor center staff I said was coming back on Monday 7/31 with both my dogs. I was told as a person with a disability could get free lifetime pass. between Tuesday and Friday I spoke to staff maybe five times. every time I spoke to the staff, I told them what a wonderful time we had at Elijah Cove Beach I talked about it --- I described it saying it was an ideal setting, particular my little dog Patches who is slightly brain damaged. I never made a secret of where we were. Friday 7/28 I went there without my dogs to bring the necessary information to get the free lifetime pass. I spoke to a completely different staff member again I said what a great time Patches and I had at Elijah Cove Beach; describing the beach itself and what a wonderful set it up it was for Patches Monday, August 31 went there with Patches and Jack-Boy we got there just before 10 AM about 1:30 PM I took both dogs to the barbecue about about 100 yards away. I made a fantastic barbecue of bacon burgers which the dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed. dogs. more than 98% of the time we were alone no one else was there. even with a carload of 20. Something's showed up the dogs bark briefly. I told him the quiet they did. The dogs were left momentarily unattended, leashed the bench while I put things in the car they did not bark they didn't whine they didn't cry they were perfect. After i put stuff back in the car I got the dogs they wanted to walk around explore a little bit which we did. then we returned to our place at the beach. The entire time we were having the barbecue, no one was there, so I had left my chair, and our belongings at the beach by the water. I was preparing to lay the beach like a down again and settle in for the afternoon. It was now going to 3:30 PM. I was approached by a park. Ranger who told me that was not dog friendly and we had to leave. understand on this particular day when he approached us I was there almost 6 hours. July 25 I was there 5 1/2 hours and no one said a word The ranger directed us to a beach across the way. I explained that I do have physical disabilities and asked about accessibility. He said I could park nearby. he failed to mention that there were about 85 steps down to water, I called the visitor center they were absolutely no help at all. They directed us to. Spring Lake recreation area, which was a dangerous beach, though it was dog friendly. Unlike Elijah Cove Beach the sand was full of chopped up pieces of seashells that cut my feet as well as cut the dogs paws. The water was not clear like Elijah Cove Beach seaweed tangled in my feet I could not swim. I'm a strong swimmer. buzzards/hawks were nearby coming very close to us, making me nervous that they were going to harm the dogs It is also important to note that neither Elijah Cove Beach or Spring Lake displays any signs indicating which beaches are dog, friendly, and which ones aren't The beach that we were on and had such a marvelous time on, was not marked as dog prohibitive there are never any Rangers either at Elijah Cove Beach or Spring Lake VISITORS CENTER IS USELESS their definition of a dog friendly beach is a "NATURAL BEACH" One might ask what is a natural beach? they claim any that does not have yellow pylons for swimming around it GREAT! using Elijah Cove Beach and Spring Lake as example there are dozens of beaches. no one can direct me to which ones are dog friendly or safe so what they expect is if you want to go there with your dog you're gonna drive around to go to every single beach and check it out and find one that's dog friendly, handicapped, accessible and safe THEY OFFER NO GUIDANCE | NO ASSISTANCE Every single staff member whether I spoke to them on the phone or at the visitor center or devoid of compassion and empathy I am physically and developmentally disabled stage four cancer survivor. I have been through literal hell the last year, particularly the last six months since moving to South Carolina these people have made my life miserable. Because my living situation is so appalling. I try to find fun places for the dogs and I to go and they just totally ruined it for us. WORSE THEY DO NOT CARE

The section I found is at the tip of the cove, and it is right across the parking lot. Tiny beach…read more Honestly it is a small sandlot with a roped off swimming area. You could not put 10 people in there at once and be comfortable. Nice little park area is more conducive to relaxing. They do have loaner life vests. On the day I visited the winds were at least 40 mph. I could barely keep my towel down and I was the only soul there.

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!

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.

What an amazing golf course the value is awesome at under $45 around including a cart the opening…read moreholes run along the shore of the lake, which provide great views and a comforting breeze to keep things cool on a hot day lots of interesting and unique holes, offering challenges of elevation, sand, and watersuper friendly staff on a hot day. They have a misting tent to set up at the turn the hotdog are delicious and don't forget to grab a cold towel. I'm excited to go back.

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)