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Lake Hartwell

On the Georgia/South Carolina line at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Hartwell features 962 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres of some of the best boating, water-skiing, and fishing in the southeast. It is conveniently located 2 hours from downtown Atlanta, 2 hours from Charlotte, NC, or 1 hour from Greenville, SC. Lake Hartwell serves 14,000,000 visitors each year. The "Normal" lake level is 660' above sea level.

For More Lake Information:  Bad Creek Visitor Center: Tours - Highway 130 (864-885-4600)Cherokee Indian Center: Keowee - Toxaway State Park - 864-868-2605 Ferne's Dollhouse Museum: Easley, SC - Hwy 135 - 864-843-2486 Fort Hill Museum: Clemson University - 864-656-2475

Frequently Asked Lake Questions
Jet Skis:	Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming:	Can you swim in the lake? Yes What is the water quality? Clean
Water Level:	Average water level variance? 4 ft.
Boat Docks:	Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:	Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:	40 ft.
Nearby cities:	Distance to nearby major cities? Greenville, Atlanta, Charlotte
Nearest airport:	Anderson Airport, Atlanta GA, Greenville SC
Building restrictions and requirements:	Corp setback around the lake varies in distance
Other:	http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/
Fishing Information
The Tugaloo River and the Seneca river are considered prime fishing areas. Broken Bridge Fishing Pier: US 123 at the GA - SC line. Fishing pier, picnic tables, launch ramp. Fish Tails Guide Service: 6-C Hartwell Villas Anderson, SC (864)260-9932 Garret's Fishing & Marine: Anderson, SC - Hwy 24 (I-85 Exit 11) - Fishing guides and supplies 864-287-9782 Gregs Guide Service: Striper & Hybrid - Lakes Hartwell & Clarks Hill - Day 706-245-8348 - Night 706-245-4906 Junction Fishing Store: Bait, Guide Service - Hwy 123, Westminster, SC (near the GA Border) 864-647-0700 Outdoor Adventures Guide Service: Bass fishing guide - Box 27, Hull, GA (706) 788 2614 SC Licenses by Phone - 888-434-7472 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Boating Information
The "Big Water" area south of I-85 is the best area for sailing and large boats. Harbor Light Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (706)356-4119 Hartwell Marina: gas, launch ramp, snack bar (706)376-5441 Big Water Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (864)226-3339 Portman Marina: gas, launch ramp, restaurant (864)287-3211 Seneca Marina: gas, launch ramp (864)653-6900 Broad River Canoe Outpost (Broad River) - Athens, GA - 706-795-3242 Chattooga River Adventures: Raft and Funyak rentals - Mountain Rest, SC - 800-UGO-RAFT Chau-Ram Park Whitewater Slalom Course - 864-638-4212 Headwaters Outfitters (Lake Jocassee scenic canoe & kayak tours) North Carolina Float Trips 704-877-3106 NOC Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-232-7238 The Sand Bar - Royston, GA 706-245-5397 South Eastern Expeditions (Chattooga & Ocoee River) - 800-868-7238 Wild Water Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-762-2463 Wildwood Canoe Outpost (Chattahoochee River) - Helen, GA - 706-865-4451
Camping Information
Tugaloo State Park (Lavonia, GA): From I-85 GA Exit 59, south on 77, right on Knox Bridge Crossing (GA 59), right on 328, then right on Tugaloo State Park Road. Camping, cottages, picnic tables, playground, launch ramp, sandy swim beach, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, nature trails, and special events. (706)356-4362. Lake Hartwell State Park (Fair Play, SC): From I-85 SC Exit 1, north 1 mile on SC Hwy 11. Camping, launch ramp, picnic tables, playground, store, nature trail. (864)972-3352. Hart State Park (330 Hart State Park Rd. Hartwell, GA): Camping, cottages, playground, beach, picnic area. (706)376-8756. Sadlers Creek State Park (Anderson, SC): Off SC-187, 13 miles SW of Anderson. Camping, picnic area, playground, nature trails. (864)226-8950. South Carolina State Parks: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com
Local Area Businesses
Georgia Magazine georgiamagazine.com Chamber of Commerce info MOUNTAINS and NATIONAL FORESTS totaling 2 million acres are located within an hour. These areas feature hundreds of hiking trails, mountain trout streams, waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, scenic drives, bicycling, gem mining, and dozens of beautiful picnic areas. SHOP unique area markets or explore giant flea markets, factory outlet stores, and unique craft shops scattered throughout the area. Or try your luck at one of the nearby Cash BINGO halls or video CASINOS. The surrounding 6 counties are home to 2 national forests, 10 state parks, and hundreds of waterfalls and trails. Clemson University draws hundreds of thousands each year to sporting events. The National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the country. Add it all up and the Lake Hartwell area is one of the busiest tourist areas in the country with people coming from every state in the nation and many foreign countries.