Strom Thurmond Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
100 W. Oglethorpe Ave
Savannah, GA 31401
800-448-2402
Bussey Point is a 2,545 acre peninsula at the confluence of the Savannah and Little River that is adjacent to Strom Thurmond Lake. It can be explored via the Bussey Point Horse Trail or by using a combination of horse trails and dirt roads that cut through the area. Hikers and mountain bikers are also permitted to use the trails but should yield to the horsemen.
The Bussey Point Horse Trail is a 12.4 mile route that circles the peninsula and has occasional views of the lake. It starts at the Day Use Parking area in Bussey Point Campground and has occasional views of the lake. Currently there are 10 primitive campsites near the trail entrance available for $6 a night on a first come first serve basis, but the backcountry area is closed to hikers and others during annual management hunts.
- click to see a view of the lake, for an Ode To Mahan, and for one last look
- click to see photos from our backpacking trip along the Bussey Point Horse Trail: February 17, 2018 (password required)
- click to read a trip report from our hike to Strom Thurmond Lake: February 17, 2018 (password required)
- click to view a trail map of this backpacking trip to Bussey Point (password required)
- click to view a map of Bussey Campground at Strom Thurmond Lake
- click for the guidebook Hiking Trails North Georgia for more hikes in this area
- click for more hiking and backpacking books from Georgia