Parks & Campgrounds
The Corps of Engineers
welcomes you to beautiful Harwell Lake. Located on the
border of Georgia and South Carolina, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South.
The Corps operates 9 campgrounds at
Hartwell (see map below). Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas.
Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.
Rules and Regulations
The following guidelines are not
intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as
aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of
the environment and public property. Complete rules and regulations
are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are
available at entry stations.
REGISTRATION: All campers
and their visitors are required to register at the entry station.
 CAMPSITE
OCCUPANCY: To prevent overuse of park facilities each campsite
is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 motorized vehicles. Due to
limited parking space only one camping unit (trailer, motor home
etc.) is allowed on each site. All tents must be placed on the
designated impact area.
VISITORS of registered
campers are welcome. However, the total number of campers and
visitors on the campsite must not exceed 8 people. Visitors must
depart the campground by 9:30 p.m., or when the camper checks out
prior to this time. Visitors of registered campers are required to
pay a $3.00 per vehicle user fee.
CHECKOUT TIME is 2 p.m.
An additional fee will be charged for late departure.
CHECK IN TIME for
reservations are guaranteed after 3 p.m.
LENGTH of stay for
campers is no longer then 14 days during any 30 consecutive days.
MINORS: Only adults (18
or over) may rent campsites. Children may not be left in areas
without supervision.
MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Park
passes must be displayed in vehicles where readily visible. All
motorized vehicles in the park must be street legal and operated by
licensed drivers. Vehicles may only be operated on roadways. Parking
off designated areas is prohibited.
GARBAGE should be
deposited at the dumpster located near the park’s entry station.
Please keep campsites clean.
GRAY WATER: The discharge
of gray water and sewage is prohibited. Please use dump stations.
PARK GATES: Park gates
are locked from 10:00 p.m. until 7 a.m. For emergencies, contact the
park attendant.
NOISE: Quiet hours are
from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Unreasonable or excessive noise at any
time is prohibited.
PETS must be kept on a
leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Pets are not allowed in
restrooms, playgrounds, shelters or designated swim areas.
 FIRES
must be confined in designated fire rings or grills. Only dead wood
on the ground may be used for firewood.
FIREWORKS, firearms,
explosives and projectile firing devices are prohibited.
SWIMMING is recommended
only at designated beach areas. No lifeguards are provided. Swimming
is at your own risk. Never swim alone.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are
prohibited in all parks.
RESERVATIONS for
individual and group campsites can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777
or on the web at
www.reserveusa.com. All other family campsites at Lake Hartwell
are available only on a first come basis.
GROUP CAMPING: Organized
groups are welcome to use the group camping areas at Crescent Group
and Mill-town campgrounds. Call the campground for reservations.
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES:
The Corps of Engineers at Lake Hartwell is actively involved in
providing facilities which are accessible to the disabled. Most
campgrounds are accessible.
PICNIC SHELTERS are
available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. Call the Hartwell
Project Office. Details: 888-893-0678.
DAY USE PARKS:
Hartwell Lake offers 15 Corps
managed recreation areas for people who want to spend the day (or
maybe just an hour or two...) at the lake. Because camping is not
allowed within these areas, they are commonly referred to as "day
use" areas. Most of the day use areas have amenities such as picnic
tables, playgrounds, boat launching ramps, courtesy docks,
restrooms, picnic shelters (reservable!), facilities for the
handicapped, drinking water, and swim beaches. In addition, the
Corps manages 29 "access" areas on Hartwell Lake. Access areas are
smaller recreation areas that typically have a boat launching ramp
only, however, some may have restrooms and picnic tables.
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RECREATION AREAS
1 Hartwell Dam Overlook
2 Singing Pines
4 Richland Creek
5 River Forks
6 Green Pond
8 Denver
9 Asbury
11 Twelve Mile
12 Lawrence Bridge
13 Martin Creek
14 Friendship
15 Townville
16 Camp Creek
17 Broyles
18 Double Springs
20 Weldon Island
21 Glenn Ferry
23 Fair Play
24 Choestoea
25 Mullins Ford
28 Stephens County
29 Spring Branch
30 Jenkins Ferry
31 Poplar Springs
32 Rock Springs
33 Mary Anne Branch
34 Crawfords Ferry
35 New Prospect
38 Gum Branch
39 Long Point
42 Elrod Ferry
43 Hartwell Group
44 Big Oaks
47 Twin Lakes
53 Georgia River
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CAMPGROUNDS
45 Crescent Group Camp
46 Springfield
47 Twin Lakes
48 Oconee Point
49 Coneross
50 Paynes Creek
51 Milltown
52 Watsadler
53 Georgia River
STATE & MUNICIPAL PARKS
54 Saddlers Creek State Park
58 Darwin H. Wright Park
66 Lake Hartwell State Park
72 Tugaloo State Park
77 Hart State Park
MARINAS
78 Big Water Marina
79 Portman Marina
80 Clemson Marina
81 Harbor Light Marina
82 Hartwell Marina
83 Harbor Light South Marina
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Lake Hartwell facility
information
Day Use Areas
The majority of Lake Hartwell’s
day use areas are open year round.
Areas open May 1 - October 31:
Long Point, Mullins Ford, Singing Pines, Twelve Mile, Twin Lakes and
Weldon Island.
Areas open April 1 - October 31:
Elrod Ferry, Friendship, Hartwell Group Area, Poplar
Springs and River Forks.
Day Use Fees
Boat Launch in day use area
without a beach - $3
Boat Launch in day use area with a beach - $4
Vehicle - $4
Commercial vehicles (per person) - $1
Pedestrian/bicycles - $1
Annual Pass - $30
(With Golden Age/Access Passports, day use fees are half price)
Camping Rates (per night)
Primitive Sites - $101
Single Sites without hookups - $16 - $20
Double sites - $40 - $42
Fee to visit camper (per vehicle or walk-in) - $4
Picnic Shelter Reservations
The Corp offers 19 picnic
shelters located in twelve day use areas, available April- October
31.
| Day Use Area
|
Capacity
|
Fee |
| 12 Mile #1
|
36 |
$40.00 |
| 12 Mile #2 |
48 |
$40.00 |
| Big Oaks |
264 |
$80.00 |
| Broyles |
36 |
$40.00 |
| Elrod Ferry #1
|
60 |
$40.00 |
| Elrod Ferry #2
|
90 |
$40.00 |
| Fair Play |
48 |
$40.00 |
| Hartwell Group |
24 |
$75.00 |
| Long Point #1
|
64 |
$40.00 |
| Long Point #2 |
48 |
$30.00 |
| Poplar Springs
|
48 |
$40.00 |
| River Forks #1
|
48 |
$40.00 |
| River Forks #2
|
32 |
$40.00 |
| River Forks Loop A |
122 |
$150 |
| Singing Pines #1 |
50 |
$40.00 |
| Singing Pines #2 |
48 |
$40.00 |
| Twin Lakes #1
|
36 |
$40.00 |
| Twin Lakes #2
|
72 |
$40.00 |
| Weldon Island
|
48 |
$40.00 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
CAMPING AT CORPS PARKS CALL 706 856-0300 or visit
www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/
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