ELROD FERRY Recreation Area Shelter 1 Close Up

Elrod Ferry

Open

Day-use area is open May 1 through September 9. Boat ramp operates year-round. Camping is not allowed at this facility.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:02PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

4:02 PM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. While rainfall rates may decrease in some areas this evening, short bursts of heavy rain are possible through tonight. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre day-use facility operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Hartwell Lake in Hart County, Georgia. Situated on a gently sloping point overlooking the lake near Hartwell Dam, it provides excellent access to the 56,000-acre reservoir that straddles the Georgia-South Carolina border. The facility offers three designated swimming beaches, 37 picnic sites, and two picnic shelters equipped with water and electric service that can be reserved. Additional amenities include two comfort stations, two playgrounds, a volleyball court, and a boat ramp with courtesy dock for lake access. This is strictly a day-use area. Overnight camping is not permitted at Elrod Ferry. Campers seeking overnight accommodations should consider one of the eight Corps-operated campgrounds around Hartwell Lake.

Directions

From Hartwell, GA, travel approximately 2.5 miles on Highway 29 North. Turn left onto Elrod Ferry Road, and after a mile follow the brown directional signs to the facility.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi —
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $75

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (888) 893-0678

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

ELROD FERRY Recreation Area Shelter 1 Close Up
ELROD FERRY Recreation Area Shelter 2
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area - Picnic Shelter 1

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