Fee increase for camping and shelter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces fee increases for camping and shelter
reservations as well as special event permits at the J. Strom Thurmond and Hartwell Lake Projects effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Fee updates are a result of the Fiscal Year 2022 User Fee Comparability Study. The study was completed at both projects,
performing a comparison of facilities, amenities, and fee structures with local, state, county, and private campgrounds and parks.
Existing campground, shelter reservations and special event applications will be honored at the rate when originally submitted.
All campground and shelter reservations can be completed via Recreation.gov or by calling the reservation hotline at 877-444-
6777. Reservations placed or modified on or after Jan. 1, 2023, will incur the new rates listed in the tables below.
J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Hartwell Dam and Lake
Site Type New
Fee/Night Site Type New
Fee/Night
Campsite: No Power or Water $22 Campsite: No Power or Water $14 – $24
Interior Campsite: Power, Water $28 Interior Campsite: Power, Water $30
Waterfront Campsite: Power, Water $32 Waterfront Campsite: Power, Water $32
Covered Picnic Shelters $10-$250 Crescent Group Camp Loop A (10 Sites) $180
Loop, Entire Picnic Area (parking,
covered tables and restrooms)
$750 Crescent Group Camp Loop B (22 Sites) $396
Covered Picnic Shelters $75-$150
Special event permit applications should be submitted at least 30 days in advance of requested events, to allow sufficient time
for review and processing. Applications received on or after Jan. 1, 2023, will incur the new rates listed in the following table.
Special Event Permit Fees
Description New Fee
Completed Special Event Application received 30 calendar days or more prior to the event $75
Completed Special Event Application received 29 calendar days to 8 days prior to the event $150
Completed Special Event Application received 7 calendar days or less prior to the event $300