Points West Beach

No stated separate admission fee for the beach itself, but beach chairs are $5/day, umbrellas $5/day (combo of umbrella + 2 chairs $10/day), and kayak/canoe/jon boat rentals run $5/hour or $20/day (paddleboards $7/hour or $25/day; pontoon boats $180-$300 depending on day).

Official MWR pages state 'all swimming at Pointes West is done at your own risk' with no confirmed lifeguard staffing beyond stated beach hours, and it's open reservoir water (Clarks Hill/J. Strom Thurmond Lake) rather than a shallow pool. A visitor-facility review also notes 'no swimming' signage posted in non-designated areas of the resort grounds and warns to 'beware copperheads' on the property generally, so supervision is advised even at the designated beach.

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

No source found with beach-specific parking-lot details (size, surface, or fee); the resort is a drive-up facility (no hike involved), so on-site parking near the beach is expected but unconfirmed in detail.

All watercraft use described in sources is via the resort's own on-site rental fleet at the marina/beach; no info found on visitors launching personally owned boats.

Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) is when the swim beach is open and lifeguards/attendants are present (Wed-Sun, 10am-6pm); a first-hand camper review suggests spring or fall for a quieter visit since summer holidays draw heavy day-visitor crowds and ants can be a nuisance.

Access is restricted to Department of Defense ID cardholders (active duty, retired military, disabled veterans, National Guard/Reserve, Purple Heart recipients), DoD civilians, and their sponsored guests -- it is not open to the general public. The swim beach operates only Memorial Day through Labor Day; glass containers and pets are prohibited on the beach; swimming is done at one's own risk.

Points West Beach is on J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, a natural reservoir verified in USGS hydrography data.