Lake Hartwell State Park sits on the shores of a 56,000-acre reservoir—109 paved campsites, camper cabins with A/C, 140ft fishing pier, and world-class bass fishing on 962 miles of shoreline!
Camping & Cabins
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏕️ Paved Sites | 109 (water + electric) |
| ⛺ Walk-in Tent | 13 sites |
| 🏠 Camper Cabins | A/C, heat, bunk + double bed |
| 🚐 RV Length | Up to 40 feet |
Fishing Paradise
| Fish | Best For |
|---|---|
| 🐟 Striped Bass | 10/day limit (3 over 26″) |
| 🐟 Largemouth | Major League events! |
| 🎣 Pier | 140-foot fishing pier |
| 🚤 Boat Ramps | 2 + courtesy dock |
FAQ
Is there a beach?
No designated beach, but plenty of shallow shoreline for wading. Springfield Campground (USACE) has a swimming area.
🐟 South Carolina’s Bass Fishing Mecca
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Location & Getting There
Lake Hartwell State Park is located in South Carolina. The park’s coordinates are 34.4947, -83.0317. Check the park’s official website or your state parks app for detailed driving directions and GPS navigation tips.
Quick Facts
- Location: South Carolina
- Coordinates: 34.4947, -83.0317
- Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)
Things to Do
South Carolina parks stretch from Blue Ridge Mountains to Lowcountry coast. Activities include hiking waterfall trails, swimming at beaches, kayaking cypress swamps and salt marshes, fishing for bass and redfish, camping in Spanish moss-draped settings, and exploring antebellum and Revolutionary War heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall are ideal with comfortable temperatures. Summer brings intense heat inland — coastal and mountain parks offer relief. Winter is mild, especially along the coast.
Visitor Tips
Admission $3-$8 per adult. Annual pass $99.95. Reservations through southcarolinaparks.com. Insect repellent is essential in Lowcountry parks May through September.
Explore More South Carolina State Parks
Lake Hartwell State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in South Carolina. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in South Carolina guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Sadlers Creek State Park (a short drive away) or Oconee Station SHP (within about an hour’s drive).
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Lake Hartwell State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas of South Carolina state parks provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than six feet (or other physical restraint) required at all times
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities except in designated pet-friendly units at eight parks (Barnwell, Devils Fork, Dreher Island, Hickory Knob, Lake Hartwell, Oconee, Santee, Table Rock); up to two pets under 75 pounds each; additional charge applies
- Pet fees statewide rule
- Additional charge for pet-friendly cabins/villas; no fee for day use
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Park staff may require removal of noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten wildlife
Are dogs allowed at Lake Hartwell State Park?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas of South Carolina state parks provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via southcarolinaparks.com. More: South Carolina state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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