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There are total of 34 boat ramps at Lake Hartwell. Here are details of each ramp. Members can upload photos of the ramps.

Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round; park open Apr 1 - Sep 9th
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: Twelve Mile is located in Pickens County, South Carolina near the City of Clemson. From Hwy 123, turn onto Hwy 132, travel 1 mile, Twelve Mile will be on the left (look for brown directional signs),
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, 2 picnic shelters (reservable!), 2 playgrounds, designate swim beach, facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp security light.
Fees: $4 per vehicle regardless of activity; picnic shelters can be reserved in advance for $50 (each).


Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Asbury is located in Anderson, South Carolina. From the City of Anderson, take Whitehall Road, turn right on Centerville Road, turn left onto Asbury Road (follow signs).
Amenities: Launching ramp, courtesy dock, picnic area, hunting area.
Fees: No fees
Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Big Oaks is located off of US Hwy 29 in Hart County, Georgia, approximately 1 mile from Hartwell Dam and the Georgia/South Carolina state line. It is next to the Hartwell Lake Office.
Amenities: Two lane launching ramp, restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, large picnic shelter (reservable!), playground, facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp security light, paved walking trail.
Fees: Picnic shelter can be reserved in advance for $100. $3 per vehicle for boat launching.

Launching ramp (3 lanes), restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, picnic shelter (reservable!), playground, designated swim beach, courtesy dock, ramp security light, park host on-site.
Fees: $4 fee per vehicle, regardless of activity, picnic shelter can be reserved in advance for $50.

Located off SC-24 near Townville, SC. Exit left on O'Neil Ferry road, and follow signs directing to BOAT RAMP.
Clemson Marina services include premium secure wet boat and PWC (Jet Ski) storage, dry trailer storage, boat rentals, new and used boat sales, and boat maintenance and repair services by our dedicated master watercraft technicians. Let us take care of all your boating service needs while you enjoy your boating experience on spectacular Lake Hartwell.

Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round (restrooms open seasonally); park open May 1 - Sep 9.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Elrod Ferry is located off of US Hwy 29 in Hart County, Georgia, approximately 2.5 miles north of the city of Hartwell and approximately 3 miles from the Hartwell Dam and the Georgia/South Carolina state line.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, 2 picnic shelters (reservable!), 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim beach areas, facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp security light, volleyball court.
Fees: Picnic shelters can be reserved in advance for $50 (each). $4 per vehicle day use fee regardless of activity.

Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round; park open May 1 - Sep 9th.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Friendship is located in Oconee County, South Carolina. From Townville, South Carolina, go 1.5 miles West on SC 24, follow brown directional signs.
Amenities: Two lane launching ramp, restrooms, designated swim beach, picnic area, courtesy dock, playground.
Fees: $3 fee per vehicle for boat launching.

Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Glenn Ferry is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. From I-85, take Exit 4 (turn to the east) - Old Dobbins Bridge Road, take a right on Glenn Ferry Road, then left on Glenn Ferry Road.
Amenities: Launching ramp, courtesy dock
Fees: $3 fee for boat launching.

Newly rennovated with three side-by-side ramps with plans to expand to six ramps.

Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Hatton Ford Access is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. From I-85, take Exit 4 (turn to the east) - Old Dobbins Bridge Road, take a right on Andersonville Road and follow the brown directional signs. Hattons Ford ramp is located at the end of Andersonville Road.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, picnic area, courtesy dock, ramp security light.
Fees: $3 fee for boat launching.

Two lane boat ramp, courtesy dock and paved parking open to the public for approx 40 vehicles. Located behind the WaterMark Condos.

Just off of I-85, at the South Carolina-Georgia border, you’ll find Lake Hartwell State Park. Thanks to 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell, fishing in this area is renowned by anglers across the state. The lake is inhabited by striped and hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish.
Admission : $2 adults; $1.25 U.S. seniors; age 15 & younger free
Days and Hours of Operation : Sun up to sun down, daily
Office Hours : 10am-5pm, daily April-Oct. and 11am-noon & 4-5pm, daily Nov.-March
Pets are not allowed in the Carolina Camper Cabins. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.



Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Mary Ann Branch is located in Hart County, Georgia. From Hartwell, take GA 51 (Chandler Street/Reed Creek Hwy) approximately 8 miles, follow brown directional signs.
Amenities: Launching ramp, courtesy dock.
Fees: No fee.


Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round; park currently closed.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: Poplar Springs is located in Franklin County, Georgia. From Lavonia, Georgia, where GA 328 crosses I-85, go North on GA 328 for 3.5 miles, follow brown directional signs.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restromms, drinking water, picnic area, picnic shelter (reservable!), courtesy dock, ramp security light, park host on-site.
Fees: $3 per vehicle for boat launching; picnic shelter can be reserved in advance for $50.
Covered and uncovered wet slips up to 50’ in length
Fully enclosed dry storage 10’ and 12’ wide
Courtesy dock
A full-service gas dock with fuel, oil, and a pump out station
Large launch ramp with good parking
Water and electricity hook-ups
Cable TV and phone service available
Shower and bath facilities
The Galley Restaurant and Nami Asian Bistro
Season: Open year-round
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: Richland Creek is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. From Hwy 187, turn onto Providence Church Road and follow signs.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, courtesy dock.
Fees: $3 fee per vehicle for boat launching

Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round; park open May 1 - Sept. 9th
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: River Forks is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. From Hwy 187, turn onto Old Robert's Church Road, follow brown directional signs.
Amenities: Launching ramp (2 lanes), restrooms, picnic area, picnic shelters (reservable!), 3 playgrounds, 3 designated swim beaches, facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp security light, hunting area.
Fees: $4 per vehicle regardless of activity; picnic shelters can be reserved in advance for $50 (each). If you have a very large group the entire Loop A can be reserved in advance for $150. Please contact the Hartwell Lake Office at 888-893-0678 if interested in reserving the entire Loop A.

Season: Boat launching ramp open year-round; park open Apr 1 - Sept. 9th
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: Singing Pines is located in Anderson County, South Carolina off US Hwy 29, approximately 1 mile from GA/SC state line.
Amenities: Launching ramp (2 lanes), restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, picnic shelters (reservable!) 2 playgrounds, 2 designated swim beaches, facilities for handicapped, fishing pier, courtesy dock, ramp security light.
Fees: $4 per vehicle regardless of activity; picnic shelters can be reserved in advance for $50 (each).

Season: Open year-round.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: Spring Branch is located in Stephens County, Georgia. From the Avalon community, take 328 to South GA 326 North, see park on right.
Amenities: Launching ramp, courtesy dock.
Fees: No fees


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
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ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
• 393 Acres
• 20 Cottages ($150 - $165) -- #17, #18 and #19 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
• 105 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$35) – cable TV hookups, some sites close during winter
• 6 Yurts ($75)
• 11 Walk-In Campsites ($25)
• 7 Picnic Shelters ($35)
• Group Shelter (seats 80, $75 - $125)
• Pavilion (seats 80, $60)
• 55,590-Acre Lake with Swimming Beach and Bathhouse

Season: Boat launching ramp is open year-round. Park is open May 1 - Sep 9.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching.
Directions: From Interstate 85 in SC, take exit #14, Hwy 187. Going north on Hwy 187 towards Pendleton, SC. Immediately after passing Clemson Research Center, take a left on Fant's Grove Road, follow directional signs to park.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, drinking water, picnic area, picnic shelter (reservable!), courtesy dock, ramp security light, fishing pier, 2 designated swim beaches, playground.
Fees: $4 per vehicle regardless of activity; picnic shelters can be reserved in advance for $50 (each).

Season: Park is open May 1 - Sept. 9. Note: Hattons Ford launching ramp (located just outside of Weldon Island Recreation Area) is open year-round.
Park Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless actively fishing or boat launching
Directions: Weldon Island is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. From I-85, take Exit 4 (turn to the east) - Old Dobbins Bridge Road, take a right on Andersonville Road and follow the brown directional signs. Hattons Ford ramp is located at the end of Andersonville Road.
Amenities: Launching ramp, restrooms, picnic area, picnic shelter (reservable!), courtesy dock.
Fees: $3 fee per vehicle for boat launching; picnic shelter can be reserved in advance for $50.

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