Petersburg
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Petersburg in South Carolina has 22 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 What these sites look like
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
🏕️ About this campground
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📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Petersburg FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Petersburg?
Petersburg in South Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How much does it cost to camp at Petersburg?
Campsite fees at Petersburg run about $18–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Petersburg when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Petersburg often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
Is Petersburg a good campground?
Petersburg holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 1,098 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Petersburg?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Petersburg, Verizon rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 583 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Petersburg located?
Petersburg is located in Savannah River Lakes, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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