Day Use

Singing Pines

Hartwell Lake
Near Anderson, South Carolina

Facilities

The site presently offers day-use and boat-launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 57 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 5 mini-shelters, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playground areas, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

Natural Features

Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.

Recreation

Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. Sought-after species include largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass.

The lake appeals to boaters of all kinds, whether their specialty is canoeing, sailing or motor boating. Coves and areas of quiet water provide water skiers with excellent surfaces.

Swimmers delight in the sand beaches and designated swim areas along the shoreline.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Day Use Area
  • Picnicking
  • Water Access
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Bock Dock
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Entrance Station
  • Grills
  • Lake Access
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playgroiund
  • Playground
  • Shade
  • Electricity
  • Water Spigot

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 26' 43.8698" N
Longitude
82° 42' 45.3499" W
From Hartwell, Georgia. follow U.S. Highway 29 east for about 6 miles and look for signs. 6001 US HWY 29 SOUTH, Starr, SC 29684

Need to Know

  • Day-use only. Camping is not allowed.
  • $5 fee per vehicle.

  • Shelter reservations can be made 365 days in advance.

  • Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash (6 ft or less) or otherwise physically restrained.

  • Boat Ramp is available year round. Day Use Area and picnic shelters open from 1 April - 30 September.

    • Contact Information

    5625 ANDERSON HWY
    HARTWELL, GA 30643
    6600 U.S. Hwy 29
    Starr, SC 29684

    For campground inquiries, please call: 888-893-0678 HARTWELL PROJECT OFFICE

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