Hartwell Lake
Us Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia.
Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management. Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. Over 20,000 acres of public land surrounds the lake. The Corps operates 9 campgrounds, 15 major day use areas, and numerous other lake-access areas.
Camping and Day Use
- Big Oaks
- Broyles
- Coneross Park
- Crescent
- Elrod Ferry
- Oconee Point
- Poplar Springs
- Singing Pines
- Springfield
- Twin Lakes (SC)
- Twin Lakes Day Use Area
- Watsadler
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Other Recreation Concession Site
- Picnicking
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
The dam is located just off of U.S. Hwy 29 on the South Carolina/Georgia border. The Hartwell Operation's Managers Office and Visitor Center is located one mile past the dam on the Georgia side (or 5 miles north of Hartwell, Georgia).
Additional Information
- Hartwell Marina
- Hartwell Lake Photo Album
- Hartwell Lake Website
- Southern Off Road Bicycle Association, Athens Chapter
- Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association
- Portman Marina
- Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins
- Harbor Light Marina
- Big Water Marina
