Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia
Winfield
Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 80
- Hookups
- 79 electric, 80 with water
- Season
- April 2 to September 11
- Cost
- All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov or the on-site Gate Attendant.
- Max RV length
- 65 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake
- Nearest town
- APPLING
- Address
- 7701 WINFIELD ROAD, APPLING, GA, 30802
- Phone
- 706-541-0147
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Photography, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
80 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Winfield Campground is located on the Little River portion of the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park.
Camping at Winfield is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000 acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and bird watching, and so much more of course!
Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming.
Mistletoe State Park is nearby and offers hiking trails, a nature center, and wildlife viewing to further expand recreational opportunities and experiences.
When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relive stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.
Facilities
Winfield Campground has many facilities that every camper can enjoy which include 80 sites with water and electric hook ups. The gatehouse has friendly Gate Attendants with information about the campground, and local area. There are two bathhouses that have flush toilets and showers, and a pit toilet. Access to the boat ramp and courtesy dock are for registered campers only making your water adventure moments away! For the little campers, there is a playground near the designated swimming beach. For camper convenience, a new dump station and dumpsters are located in the campground.
Natural Features
Water/ Land:
Winfield Campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest.
Wildlife:
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Weather/ Climate:
Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional settings for outdoor activities such as, boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking. There are many USACE managed day-use areas, trailheads, and the dam to explore.
Mistletoe State Park is the closest attraction with many activities available.
Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 36° | 24° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 61° | 43° | 28° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 69° | 48° | 28° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 75° | 55° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 65° | 51° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 72° | 61° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 75° | 71° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 75° | 70° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 71° | 58° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 57° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 47° | 32° | 77° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 41° | 27° | 71° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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