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Below are resources to help you find hotel and lodging availability, assistance from our Visitor Information Centers and other important emergency resources. If you are concerned about your travel plans for existing reservations, contact your hotel directly.
Hotels & Lodging
In partnership with Expedia, Georgia Tourism emergency lodging and hotels page has been activated to provide travelers and evacuees with real-time accommodations availability. It can be accessed at www.expedia.com/Georgia.
Click here for a listing of Columbia County hotels and lodging.
Campsites & Cabins
Evacuees and their pets are welcome in Georgia's State Parks. Park pass and pet fees will be waived for evacuees. Some stables are available for horses. Campsites and cottages are available at regular rates, and "dry camping" is free during this emergency event.
Mistletoe State Park Available Campsites
Strom Thurmond Lake Project
Strom Thurmond Lake Project is projected to have camping availability for the next few weeks. Dorian evacuees are welcome to make reservations by calling 877-444-6777. If you require special accommodations, contact them directly at 864-333-1100.
USACE campgrounds at Thurmond Project (as of 9-4-19 at 10:30 a.m.)
- Winfield Campground (Appling, GA) - 40 sites available
- Petersburg Campground (Appling, GA) - 60 sites available
- Ridge Road Campground (Leah, GA) - 50 sites available
America the Beautiful Pass holders who can present their pass and ID may save 50% off camping fees. (Disability and senior passes only)
Shelter
The following Red Cross Evacuation Shelter is open in Columbia County (as of 9-3-19 at 10:00 a.m.)
Liberty Park Community Center, 1040 Newmantown Rd. Rd., Grovetown, GA 30813
Red Cross shelter locations may change daily. Updated Red Cross information is available at www.redcross.org/shelter, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency App for real-time weather alerts, open shelters and expert advice on hurricanes.
State officials have begun contraflow of traffic on I-16 starting at I-95 near Savannah and north to U.S. 441 in Dublin, a distance of 125 miles. All I-16 lanes will allow only westbound traffic.
Real-time information on road conditions and closures throughout Georgia from the Georgia Department of Transportation:
Dial 511 (free call)
Visitor Information Centers
Georgia Visitor Information Center
Augusta - Bathrooms open 24/7
I-20 West, GA-SC Line
Augusta, GA 30917
(706) 737-1446
Savannah Rapids Regional Visitor Information Center
3300 Evans-to-Locks Road
Martinez, GA 30907
(706) 868-3373
