South Carolina / Anderson County

Singing Pines

Closed — Day-use area and picnic shelters closed for the season. Boat ramp remains open year-round. Day-use facilities reopen April 1 through September 30.

About

Singing Pines Recreation Area encompasses 42 acres along the shores of Hartwell Lake, a 56,000-acre man-made reservoir on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers bordering Georgia and South Carolina. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this day-use facility experiences high public use during peak season and provides extensive amenities for lake recreation. The site features 57 picnic sites scattered throughout the property, along with two standard picnic shelters equipped with water and electric service and five smaller mini-shelters. Two designated swimming beaches with sand shoreline provide safe areas for swimmers. Anglers can fish from the dedicated fishing pier or launch boats from the single-lane ramp with courtesy dock. The boat ramp provides year-round access to fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass. Two comfort stations, two playground areas, and paved roads and parking areas serve visitors throughout the recreation area. Hartwell Lake's 962 miles of shoreline and surrounding vegetation create ample shade and diverse recreational opportunities. The lake appeals to all types of boaters, from canoeists to motor boaters to water skiers who enjoy the calm coves and smooth water surfaces. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydropower, flood control and navigation, with recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management added later.

Directions

From Hartwell, Georgia, follow U.S. Highway 29 east for about 6 miles and look for signs. The recreation area is located at 6001 US Highway 29 South, Starr, SC 29684.

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