Savannah Lakes Village is a member-owned lakefront sporting community, beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina.
Its outstanding attributes include two 18-hole golf courses, two clubhouses and golf shops, an amenity-rich recreation center and easy access to 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
A Protected Environment
The forested shoreline of Lake Thurmond stretches 1,200 miles.
This 4,000-acre property, called home by some 2,400 residents, enjoys unusual degrees of protection from development. The 1,200-mile forested shoreline of Lake Thurmond has only 150 miles that are zoned for development—Savannah Lakes Village occupies 25 of them.
Attractions such as its world-class kayaking and fishing, plus its 100 miles of hiking and biking trails will be enjoyed in their natural environment into perpetuity. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
36 Holes & Membership Included
Play 36 holes of lakefront golf designed by Tom Clark.
The community’s two Tom Clark-designed courses, Monticello and Tara, are routed along lakefront acreage. Each stretches to more than 7,000 yards from their back tees, but multiple tees allow either course to be played from as little as 4,500 yards.
A special bonus for property owners in Savannah Lakes Village is that Golf Membership is included, as are all other amenities.
There are no golf initiation fees to burden new owners, and members can choose from attractive unlimited annual play packages or pay daily golf fees as low as $25, including cart. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Financial Stability & Affordability
Lake activities help define the relaxing lifestyle.
Savannah Lakes Village transitioned out of developer control in 1999 and is now governed solely by it Property Owners Association.
As a result, one of its top selling points is its financial stability.
And when it comes time to purchase a homesite, there’s the comfort in knowing ahead of time that all infrastructure and underground utilities are complete and ready to go. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Savannah Lakes Village: Ideal for Retirement
Tennis & pickleball provide social/competitive opportunities.
The community is considered a highly attractive place to retire not only because of its location, affordability and scenic beauty, but also its easy access to major cities and medical centers.
Whether through golf, social events or the shared appreciation for the idyllic setting, friendships bloom easily and newcomers feel a sense of community immediately.
Every resident has easy access to the lake through the community docks and local area boat ramps. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Rich in Outdoor Activities
Explore with the Outdoor Adventure Club or on your own.
The Outdoor Adventure Club provides programs and social events to promote participation in the great outdoors. The SLV Rod and Gun Club, with more than 200 members, organizes outings and events for hunting, fishing and shooting enthusiasts.
The Savannah Lakes Village recreation center provides additional activities, from bowling and bocce to yoga and swimming.
The tennis program welcomes players of all levels and has a heritage of tournament wins and high finishes—the men’s group won South Carolina’s USTA championship in 2009 and were runners-up in 2010. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Real Estate
Home ownership comes with golf and amenities included.
Property ownership within Savannah Lakes Village includes full membership for all community amenities without any initiation fees–all at an exceptional value with dues less than $100 per month.
- Cottages & homes from $125,000 to $1.3 million
- Lakefront, golf and wooded lake access lots priced from $20,000 to $400,000
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Amenities
Amenity Highlights
Six, lighted pickleball courts complete the racket sports offerings.
- Private, gated, member-owned, lakefront golf community
- Two lakefront golf courses, with five sets of tees, each with their own clubhouse
- Practice facilities and learning facilities
- Practice bunkers, pitching greens, putting greens, driving ranges
- Instruction programs available for all levels
- Extensive tournament program with highly active WGA & MGA programs
- State-of-the-art recreation center
- Indoor Jr. Olympic-size pool
- Growing tennis program w/ clay & hard surface courts
- Six dedicated pickleball courts, open year-round
- Bocce ball, four-lane bowling alley
- Spa, sauna
- A full social and event calendar includes numerous events, classes, and programs
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Area
The lake is one of the South’s largest inland bodies of water.
Savannah Lakes Village is located on the “Freshwater Coast” of South Carolina on Strom Thurmond Lake. Lake Thurmond is one of the largest inland bodies of water in the South. The lake stretches nearly 64 miles up the Savannah River and covers approximately 70,000 acres.
Pines and hardwoods cover the lake’s irregular 1,200-mile shoreline, adding to the natural beauty of the reservoir.
While cruising along the lake, you will find more than 100 islands just above the surface that were created when the lake was filled in 1954. You will also find a diversity of plant and animal types, including some endangered species. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Centrally Located
In addition to Lake Thurmond, Savannah Lakes Village is also centrally located between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coast. The Great Smoky Mountains, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island are just a short drive away.
South Carolina’s Hickory Knob and Baker Creek State Parks border the east bank of Lake Thurmond. Elijah Clark State Park borders the west bank of Lake Thurmond in Lincolnton, GA, and Hamilton Branch State Park is just south of the Village in McCormick County.
These parks are in addition to the numerous public campgrounds, boat ramps and forests that are owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
The Little River Blueway
Get easy access to the adventures of the Little River Blueway.
This adventure area is located within 35 minutes of Augusta, GA and 2.5 hours from Atlanta, and covers more than 63,000 acres of contiguous public forest.
In addition to great paddling waters and epic mountain bike trails, the Blueway offers hundreds of beautiful campsites, golf, skeet/clay shooting, preserved forestland and historical sites.
The Little River and Long Cane Creek watershed, part of the tributaries that feed Lake Thurmond, define the border of this bioregion and its outdoor recreation system.
The Little River Blueway usage guide outlines how to enjoy its 51 miles of water trails, more than 22 paddling sections, 136 miles of hiking and biking trails, three state parks, three USACE parks, four golf courses and a 50-mile scenic drive through small rural towns and the Sumter National Forest. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
Awards & Honors
- Named “Best Overall Active Adult Community,” by the National Active Retirement Association
- Designated as the first “Firewise Community” in South Carolina
- Named Monticello’s 5th hole one of the “18 Most Spectacular” holes in the Carolinas, by Carolina Living magazine
- Ranked among the “50 Top Golf Communities,” by Retirement Lifestyles
- Named one of “Ten Great Affordable Golf Communities,” Retirement Lifestyles
- Named multiple times as one of America’s “100 Best Master Planned Communities,” by Where to Retire
- Ranked Monticello the “8th Best New Affordable Golf Course,” by Golf Digest
Additional Information
Quick Community Facts
- Established, member-owned community
- Community owns all amenities and developer rights
- 21 years of growth and financial stability
- Community borders on:
- 70,000 acre Lake Thurmond (largest man-man lake east of Mississippi)
- 63,000 acres of National Forest Land
- 3 state parks
- Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area
- Features two member-owned lakefront golf clubs, recreation/tennis center, restaurants/clubhouses
- Membership dues less than $100 per month
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Nearest Airport
- Augusta, GA, 45 minutes away
- Greenville and Columbia, SC,1.5 hours away
- Centered between Atlanta, GA & Charlotte, NC, both 2.5 hours away
- Day trips to the mountains or to the Carolina beaches, only 3 hours away
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