Lake Thurmond
P.O. Box 67, Appling, GA 30802
6703 Washington Road, Appling, GA 30802

Larry Coggins, Manager
(706) 541-1057  Fax: (706) 541-1963
 

SEASONAL OPERATING HOURS ACCOMMODATIONS CAMPING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

PRICE GUIDE OTHER SERVICES MAP TO POINTES WEST POINTES WEST SITE MAP

NEW ENTRANCE/DAY USER FEES

SEASONAL HOURS
RESERVATIONS: (706) 541-1057
FAX: (706) 541-1963

WHISPERING PINES LODGE
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily

COUNTRY STORE
April - September (Lodge hours)

BEACH... Memorial Day - Labor Day: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  Swim at your own risk.

CAMPING... Year round, first come, first serve. No reservations.

CABINS... Year round. Call for reservations.

COTTAGES... Year round. Call for reservations.

SIX-PLEX-MOTEL... Year round. Call for reservations.

We have renovated the cabins and the new boat sheds have been completed! We also have new campers for overnight/on-site rental. We also have five brand new cottages and a brand new Six-Plex Motel available. Other Improvements coming soon include:

• Conference Support Center
• A Second Six-Plex Motel
• Marina Upgrades
• A new twelve Site RV Park

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ACCOMMODATIONS



CABINS... Pointes West has 6 rustic three-bedroom cottages and 2 two-bedroom cottages located right on Lake Thurmond. All have central heat/air, kitchen complete with microwave, pots/pans, dishes for 6 place settings, living room with phone, satellite TV. Bed and bath linens are provided. Bathroom has tub with shower facilities. Double bed per bedroom. No maid service available, linens exchanged at the lodge. Reservation requires 2 night minimum.

COTTAGES... Pointes West has 5 new two-bedroom cottages with a loft located right on Lake Thurmond. Each cottage also has two bathrooms that are decorated with ceramic tile from floor to ceiling. They also include two sleeper sofas (One upstairs in the loft and one downstairs). All have central heat/air, kitchen complete with microwave, pots/pans, dishes for 6 place settings, living room with phone, satellite TV. Bed and bath linens are provided. Bathroom has tub with shower facilities. Double bed per bedroom. No maid service available, linens exchanged at the lodge. Reservation requires 2 night minimum.

TRAILERS... Pointes West has three 27' trailers, eighteen 25' trailers, and one 43' trailer available for rental.

NO PETS ALLOWED INSIDE RENTAL UNITS - IF PETS FOUND IN RENTAL UNITS, PATRONS WILL BE CHARGED CLEANING FEE OF $30.00.

RESERVATIONS: A two-night minimum stay is required with reservations. A credit card will hold reservation. Active Duty personnel may make reservations 1–45 days in advance. All other authorized users may make reservations 1–40 days in advance. One night stays will be handled on walk-in basis subject to availability. Specific cottage preference will be noted, if available. Cottages are identical in structure, and reservation will secure only available units. For reservations, call (706) 541-1057.

CHECK-IN: Check-in time for all lodging rental units is 3 p.m. Early check-ins are handled case-by-case basis by Pointes West Personnel.

CHECK-OUT: Check-out time is 12:30 p.m. A courtesy hour may be requested by dialing front desk. If rented unit is not a back-to-back rental, the courtesy hour will be granted.

CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be received no less than three (3) days prior to check-in. A one-night fee will be processed for less than 3-day cancellation notice.

CHECK-OUT REQUIREMENTS:
Before departing cabin/trailer units, customers are required to :
1.Remove all trash and debris to outside garbage cans.
2.Wash, dry, and put away dishes used.
3.Remove sheets and pillow cases from bed and place used linens in a pile.
4.Sweep floor.

Accommodation Pricing. Special Discount Packages Available.

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CAMPING

PWARA has nine camping areas. Three areas are full hook-up with approximately 20 sites in each area featuring 50/30 amp electric, water & sewerage. Two areas are semi hook-up with electric only. Four areas are primitive with beautiful lake front views, picnic tables, a grill and fire ring.

For the campsites, NO RESERVATIONS are accepted; all sites are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. All campers must register at the Customer Service Office (Bldg. CH23) prior to camping. Campers under the age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

A camper disposal station is provided for convenience. Please be considerate of other campers. Trash and garbage receptacles are available in all camping areas. PLEASE USE THEM.

Occupancy Limits for Camping Areas:

• Full Hook-up: 1 RV/Camper and 1 tent, or 2 tents
• Semi-Hook-up: 1 Camper and 1 tent, or 2 tents
• Primitive: 2 tents
  
• Year Round: Occupancy is limited to 30 days in a 60 day period.
  
  Pointes West can issue an extension beyond 30 or 60 days for medical or mechanical reasons. Campers may request extensions at the Lodge. Any person remaining on site beyond 2 p.m. on expiration or extension date will be required to complete a new rental contract every extra day. After 3 days, Ft. Gordon PMO, Columbia County Sheriff's Dept., or the COE will be notified of violation.

Campground Rules:

1. All campsites are first come first serve, no reservations will be taken. Campers desiring to extend must re-register by 12 p.m. on the expiration date. Check-out is 2 p.m.
2. Please display contract on campsite post with site number and expiration date visible.
3. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash or within voice command at all times. They should not be left unattended and please clean up behind them.
4. Place all trash in trash cans provided.
5. No gray water allowed on ground.
6. Campfires are permitted in fire ring only. Fires will not be left unattended and must be completely extinguished prior to departure.
7. Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.. Noise should not exceed conversational levels during these times.
8. Swimming is authorized only in the Beach Area while lifeguards are on duty. The beach is open Memorial Day through 30 September.
9. Pets
   Domestic pets are allowed only if kept on a leash and accompanied by their owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in cottages or mobile homes or any other site buildings or the swimming area. Owners are responsible for the conduct of their pets and must clean up after them.
10. Motor Bikes
    No four-wheel vehicles, dirt/mini motor bikes or go-carts allowed.
11. Weapons
    Firearms, bows and arrows, explosives, fireworks, slingshots, fishing spears or any sporting device capable of causing death or injury ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Picnicking... Over 200 picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved picnic sites (areas 1-4) are available through the Customer Service Office at $10 per reservation. No picnicking is authorized in designated camping areas.

Swimming... Swimming is permitted Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Swim at your own risk.) A bathhouse is provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  NO SWIMMING OR WADING PERMITTED IN ANY AREA OTHER THAN THE POINTES WEST BEACH.

Bartram Trail... Trails dedicated to William Bartram and his travels through the area are available for hiking, quiet thought, and study. Enjoy hiking the Bartram Trail, and please leave the trail as William Bartram would have left it: taking only pictures and memories, leaving only footprints. Maps of the Bartram Trail are available at the Customer Service Office.

Playgrounds... Playgrounds are located throughout the area for children and the child in all of us. A variety of equipment is available.

Boating... For convenience, two boat launching ramps are provided.

Fishing... Fishing is authorized in any area (except around the rental boat docks and the swimming area). Georgia and South Carolina fishing licenses are honored on the recreation area.

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OTHER SERVICES

Marina/Boat Sheds/Boat Slips...  boat sheds and boat slips are available for nominal user fees on a monthly basis.  The boat sheds are provided with lockable doors and are covered for protection against weather. See the price guide for current prices.

Camper Storage... Spaces for camper storage in a fenced area are available.

Rental Equipment... Camping equipment is available for rental with daily rates. See the price guide for current prices.

Country Store... Located in the Whispering Pines Lodge is a small country store that sells beverages, snacks, camping, and fishing supplies, etc.

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NEW FEES
(Effective 12 May 07)

DAY USER ENTRANCE FEE - $3.00 per vehicle.

• A gate attendant will be stationed at the front gate Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Friday - Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Patrons renting campsites, cottages or campers may have the $3.00 entrance fee discounted by the desk staff at check-in. They will be issued a length of stay pass. Guest passes are available for camping/lodging patron's visiting guests.

• Patrons with slip, shed or camper storage contracts may pick up a free annual pass at the lodge.

• A boat launch fee of $3.00 will be accepted on the honor system at both boat ramps when the gate attendant is not present.

• The entrance or boat launch fee of $3.00 is valid for all day use activities and non-reservation facilities for one day.

ANNUAL DAY USE PASS - $30.00 / $20.00 for seniors (age 60+) and disabled authorized users. Available at the lodge.

PRICE GUIDE
(Effective 1 Apr 07)