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THINGS T O DO

to advanced. Stabling, lessons and lease Creek flow together on the western end
OUTDOOR RECREATION horses are available in and around the of Clarks Hill Lake. The area offers great
Thomson hunt country. Non-riders can fishing, swimming, boating, and camping
 Belle Meade Country Club even watch the chase from the road in among a mix of pine and hardwood forest
Want to hit the links? Belle Meade the comfort of their vehicle! For details that provides shade in the summer and
Country Club in Thomson features a and contact info to arrange your Belle vibrant leaf color in the fall.
newly renovated golf course, fine dining, Meade Hunt experience, visit 5258 Washington Road
fully stocked golf shop, pool, and tennis www.BelleMeadeHounds.com. Thomson, GA 30824
facilities. Belle Meade Country Club is
the perfect choice for those wanting to
experience a fun and challenging golf  Clarks Hill Lake and  Georgia’s Little River
course in a relaxed atmosphere. Tall the J. Strom Thurmond Dam Water Trail
Georgia pines and various hardwoods Outdoorsy types will love the From gold mines to Quaker settlements
line the fairways as well as numerous recreational activities around Clarks and Native American heritage, explore
ponds and streams meandering Hill Lake, including camping, fishing, the rich history of this dynamic area
throughout the property. Tremendous boating, skiing and other water sports, from the winding Little River, which runs
elevation changes occur on the back hiking, swimming, and much more. along the McDuffie and Wilkes County
nine with a premium on accuracy. Each Clarks Hill Lake’s massive 71,000 surface line and through the Clarks Hill Wildlife
hole has its own distinct personality and acres sit on the border of Georgia and Management Area. The water trail is a
is challenging for golfers of all levels. South Carolina just north of Augusta. 20-mile portion of the river with four
2660 Twin Pines Road NW Completion of the J. Strom Thurmond access points. From Woodruff Bridge at
Thomson, GA 30824 Dam in 1952 created the lake along the Highway 80 to Raysville Campground on
(706) 595-1553 Savanah River. Clarks Hill Lake, with a stop in Holiday
www.bellemeadecountryclub.org Five state parks, seven US Army Corps Park, the trail has three sections ranging
of Engineers campgrounds, and at least from 5.5 to 7.6 miles.
 Belle Meade Hunt seven other day-use parks facilitate the
Belle Meade Hunt is one of North recreational activities around Clarks Hill  McDuffie County Parks
America’s premier fox hunting venues, Lake. Six commercial marinas on the lake 180 Sweetwater Road
with a pack of 50 foxhounds and plentiful and more than 20 boat ramps around the Thomson, GA 30824
game throughout the nearly 40,000 lake can handle all your boating needs. (706) 595-2152
contiguous acres that comprise the hunt Contact the U.S. Army Corp of thomson-mcduffie.com
territory. Trail rides in spring and summer Engineers J. Strom Thurmond Project
and coyote hunts in fall and winter offer Office at (800)-533-3478 for more Sweetwater Park
four mounted equine groups to suit every information on recreation facilities – • 85 acres and a half mile
experience level from beginning riders walking track
including Amity Recreation Area and Big • Sweetwater Park Veteran’s
Hart Recreation Area and Campground - Disc Golf Course
and shoreline use. • nine baseball/softball fields
and two football fields -
 Amity Recreation Area lighted with scoreboards
– Clarks Hill • two basketball court gym
This wooded day-use area • two playground systems
on Clarks Hill Lake boasts and picnic shelters
1,000 miles of shoreline, Contact McDuffie County Parks about
beaches, boating, fishing, reserving athletic fields and the gym.
softball fields, a ballfield, Sweetwater Activity Center
and more. Keep an eye out • on Wire Road
for bald eagles, ospreys, • large multi-purpose room
and deer. with stage, kitchen, restrooms,
5782 Thomson Highway tables and chairs
Lincolnton, GA 30817 Call (706) 595-2152 for reservations.
Pitt Street Park
 Big Hart Recreation Area • two baseball/softball fields and
& Campground football fields -
– Clarks Hill lighted with score booth
Drop a line where Big Creek and Hart • two outdoor basketball courts

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