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.
| Campground | Notification Rate |
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Poplar Springs
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
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Elrod Ferry
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Big Oaks
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Broyles
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Singing Pines
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Twelve Mile
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Paynes Creek(Hartwell Lake)
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
River Forks
Hartwell Lake
|
100% |
|
Twin Lakes (Sc)
Hartwell Lake
|
96% |
|
Watsadler
Hartwell Lake
|
96% |
|
Springfield
Hartwell Lake
|
95% |
|
Oconee Point
Hartwell Lake
|
91% |
|
Coneross Park
Hartwell Lake
|
86% |
|
Crescent
Hartwell Lake
|
83% |
|
Weldon Island
Hartwell Lake
|
— |
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Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Hartwell Lake
|
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