Elrod Ferry
Closed — Day-use only facility, no camping allowed. The day-use area operates seasonally from May 1 through September 9. The boat ramp remains available year-round. There is a $5 per vehicle user fee.
Fire Weather Watch issued December 29 at 10:46PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST TUESDAY UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ACROSS NORTHEAST GEORGIA... .Very dry conditions are expected to develop across northeast Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, with relative humidity dropping as low as 20% (and isolated locations potentially dropping below 20%). Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday, though not as breezy as today, with gusts of 20-25mph possible throughout most of the day. Fine dead fuel moisture is expected to to fall below 10%, and land managers have expressed concern about these coinciding conditions. Although winds do not technically meet strict RFW criteria, the combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and breezy winds will nonetheless be favorable for rapid spread of wildfires across the warned area. * AFFECTED AREA...Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart and Elbert. * TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph. * HUMIDITY...Values as low as 20% are expected. * FUEL MOISTURE...10-hour fuel moisture expected to fall below 10% Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre day-use facility situated on a gently sloping point overlooking Hartwell Lake near Hartwell Dam in Hart County, Georgia. Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this popular recreation area provides lake access and facilities for day visitors during the warm-weather season. The facility features three designated swimming beaches, a boat ramp with courtesy dock for lake access, 37 picnic sites, two reservable picnic shelters with water and electric service, two comfort stations, two playgrounds, and a volleyball pit. Paved roads and parking areas provide convenient access throughout the recreation area. The area experiences intense public use during peak recreation season. Hartwell Lake is a 56,000-acre reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina, created by the US Army Corps of Engineers for hydropower, flood control, navigation, recreation, water quality, and fish and wildlife management. The lake's 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. Elrod Ferry is one of 15 major day-use areas operated by the Corps around the lake.
Directions
From Hartwell, GA, travel approximately 2.5 miles north on Highway 29. Turn left onto Elrod Ferry Road, and after a mile follow the brown directional signs to the facility.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 |
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