The Plum Line - Savannah Lakes Village

Camper’s Corner
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CAMPERS – Please come out and meet your neighbors.
DOCKS FOR CAMPERS and NTRs – They are not free, but almost…A dollar a day if you pay a year in advance.
Otherwise the slips are $60 per month if paid in advance or $3 per day if you pay as you go. Campsite boat slips must be
paid for before you park your boat. A slip that appears vacant may have been paid for by someone else who will be coming
in by water and will not be happy to find you in his or her slip. Improperly moored boats will be impounded at the owner’s
expense. These slips will also be available at the same rates to NTR’s who do not have a boat dock of their own.
P.S. – NOTE TO ALL CAMPERS
We accept reservations for the current calendar year.
The electrical service for campsites (and docks in the harbor) is metered and billed separately.
Covered moorage for your boat can be arranged (month-to-month basis optional so long as slips are available).
You must hold your black water and your gray water and dispose of it properly!
We have a free Dump Station for Guests and Members and we offer a portable pump-out service once a week
during the summer (other times available and year-round by request) for $7.50 for two tanks per visit - $10 for three
tanks. Please go to the store to pay and write a work order. We do not do camper pump-outs during the weekend.
The Corps’ restriction of not occupying a campsite more than 30 out of any 60 consecutive nights applies to
all campsites at PBYC except those participating in the Long Term Camping Trial.
A WORD FOR NTRs AND CAMPERS FROM THE FIRE MARSHALL –
Do not store gas near your home.
Be sure all combustibles are stored away from any source of flame or heat.
Be sure to have all propane tanks inspected regularly.
Remove all pine straw from your roof and from around your home as it is quick to catch on fire and spread. Please
place your pine straw in bags for removal by PBYC or call the store to reserve the white dump truck.)
Check your smoke detectors monthly. Replace your batteries twice a year. It is suggested that you change
batteries when daylight savings time changes.
Have at least one Carbon Monoxide detector and at least two smoke detectors and two fire extinguishers in your
home – one in your bedroom and one near the kitchen. You can order a Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector that
plugs into an electric outlet and/or a five-pound, ABC fire extinguisher through the Ship’s Store.
Be sure you know how to use your fire extinguisher and be sure you have an escape plan - and a back up plan!
BOAT RAMP – You can launch large cruisers and houseboats at the PBYC ramp, even when the lake level is down to 319’.
If you are a frequent visitor to the lake, you may want to take advantage of our Seasonal Boat Ramp Pass. For only $45
per year you can have unlimited access to our boat ramp for one vehicle for a boat under 30’ long. Otherwise, our ramp fee
is $4.00 for one in and one out. If you are not a member of PBYC and you wish to use our ramp for a boat over 30’, the fee
is $5 per linear foot. Boats over 30’ should reserve launch dates in advance by scheduling your use with Paula.
GAS – THE BEST DEAL ON THE LAKE! We have the best-designed Gas Dock on Thurmond Lake for big boats and a
state-of-the-art gas storage and delivery system. We offer two grades of gas, 87 Octane and 93 Octane as well as an
assortment of motor and out drive oils and lubricants. It is our goal to have the lowest gas prices on the lake. When you get
to the gas dock call us from your cell phone (864) 443-3000) or on VHF channel 16 or 68.
PERMITS FOR EVENTS – A permit is required for any boat race, regatta, parade, tournament, etc. Call David Quebedeaux
at the Project Office at (864) 333-1131(or toll free at 1(800) 533-3478) at least one month in advance.
PBYC DOES NOT RENT BOATS!
PLACES TO RENT BOATS ON THURMOND LAKE
Hickory Knob Resort rents canoes and kayaks for $14 per day (also, hourly rates when available)
Little River rents pontoon boats, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks.
Savannah Lakes and Soap Creek Marinas rent pontoon boats. $195/day + tax + gas
Soap Creek plans to add Fishing Boats to its rental fleet sometime this summer. Pontoons $200/day + tax + gas.
Phone Numbers for Boat Rental: Hickory Knob: (864) 391-2450; Little River: (706) 541-1358);
Savannah Lakes: (864) 391-3477; Soap Creek: (706) 359-4100.
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