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Things to Do

A Newcomer’s Guide to Local Fun & Convenience

homson-McDuffie County greets Each hole has its own distinctive personality 20-mile portion of the river with four access
you with small-town charm, and is challenging for golfers of all skill points. The trail has three sections ranging
Twarm smiles, and plenty to do. levels. bellemeadecountryclub.org from 5.5 to 7.6 miles. Visit gawatertrails.org to
Nicknamed “The Camellia City of the South” browse options for outfitters, and more.
for its beautiful camellia blooms, Thomson Outdoorsy types will love the recreational
offers an inviting blend of local fun and activities around the J. Strom Thurmond The Thomson-McDuffie Recreation
everyday convenience. Dam and Reservoir – commonly called Department provides and maintains quality
Clarks Hill Lake – including camping, fishing, parks, facilities, and recreational activities
Weekend Family Fun boating, skiing and other water sports, with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment for
There’s never a dull weekend in Thomson- hiking, swimming, and much more. Contact all ages. thomson-mcduffie.com
McDuffie County. For outdoors lovers and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers J. Strom Sweetwater Park: 85 acres, 9 lighted
families, Pine Top Farm offers seasonal Thurmond Project Office at 800-533-3478 for baseball/softball fields with scoreboards,
equestrian events and scenic open spaces more information on recreation facilities – 2 lighted football fields with score-
– a chance to watch horseback riding and shoreline use. boards, 3 indoor basketball courts,
competitions and enjoy a picnic under the 1 meeting room, ½-mile walking track,
Georgia pines. pinetopfarm.com On the Little River section of Clarks Hill Lake, playground, 2 concession/scoring
Raysville Campground has 55 campsites towers, and multiple restroom facilities.
Belle Meade Hunt’s Opening Meet is with electric hookups, and is great for family • Pitt Street Park: 2 multi-purpose
billed as the World’s Largest Rolling Tailgate boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, fields, 2 outdoor basketball courts, skate
Party™. The opening meet, featuring the and picnicking. 6489 Lincolnton Rd NE, park, and limited parking spaces.
“Blessing of the Hounds” is held on the Thomson, GA 30824 • raysvillecampground.com • Vonteego Cummings Community
first Saturday in November. This marks Park: 2 outdoor basketball courts, 1 tot
the opening of the fox hunt season which At Big Hart Recreation Area and lot, and 1 picnic pavilion.
runs through March. Scarlet-coated riders Campground, you can drop a line where
recreate the old English fox hunt, following Big Creek and Hart Creek flow together
their hounds through 20,000 acres of on the western end of Clarks Hill Lake.
woodlands. Visit bellemeadehunt.org for more The area offers great fishing, swimming, Fernanda’s
information and advance tickets. boating, and camping among a mix of pine Pizzeria
and hardwood forest. 5258 Washington Road,
Enjoy a beautiful day at Belle Meade Thomson, GA 30824 • bighartcampground.com
Country Club in Thomson, featuring an
18-hole golf course, fine dining, fully stocked Georgia’s Little River Water Trail, which
golf shop, pool, and tennis facilities. Tall runs along the McDuffie and Wilkes County
Georgia pines and various hardwoods line and through the Clarks Hill Wildlife
line the fairways with ponds and streams Management Area, allows you to explore
meandering throughout the property. the rich history of this dynamic area, from
Tremendous elevation changes occur on gold mines to Quaker settlements and
the back nine with a premium on accuracy. Native American heritage. The water trail is a
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