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West Dam Beach
4.6★ · 229 Google ratings · Appling, Georgia
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of West Dam Beach
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for young children
The beach has designated kiddie areas roped off in the water, playgrounds, and grill areas throughout the park.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early for picnic tables
Reviewers note that picnic tables are limited, so arriving early improves your chances of securing one.
Go on weekdays for quiet visit
Weekday visits offer a noticeably less crowded experience compared to weekends or peak season.
Bring water shoes or check sand
The sandy bottom contains sticks, pinecones, and debris that make barefoot walking uncomfortable.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · clear
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 5100-5256 Clarks Hill Rd, Appling, GA 30802
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at West Dam Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does West Dam Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is West Dam Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
