Best Cabin Camping near Hartwell, GA

Cabins at Lake Hartwell State Park feature electricity, beds, and picnic tables on waterfront lots with air conditioning for hot summer months. Tugaloo State Park and Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday provide lakeside cabin options with varying levels of amenities, from rustic to modern conveniences. At Lake Hartwell, cabins are positioned with "gentle slope to a nice beach" for cabins 1 and 2, offering direct water access. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing features cabin rentals alongside their RV sites, though spaces between accommodations tend to be limited. "The cabins are nice, but small and no plumbing. If you're used to tent camping then the cabins are one step above that. Bonus is the air conditioning."

Most KOA-style cabins near Hartwell require reservations, especially during summer months when lake activities are popular. Depending on the location, pet policies vary, with some properties like Carolina Landing allowing pets while others enforce restrictions. One visitor noted that Camp Unhitched, a newer addition to cabin options in the area, is now available for booking through The Dyrt. The Point at Lake Hartwell and Big Water Marina & RV Park offer additional cabin rental options with varying amenities. Cabins at Richard B. Russell State Park include both standard and deluxe options with electricity, water hookups, and lake views.

Linens, towels, and toiletries are typically not provided in rustic cabins, so visitors should pack their own bedding and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering basic cooking equipment while others provide only outdoor fire rings for meal preparation. Camp stores at locations like Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday and Big Water Marina sell essential supplies, though selection is limited. A camper mentioned that Carolina Landing lacks a camp store, which is "strange for such a large RV park" with cabin rentals. Basic groceries and camping supplies are available in Hartwell and Lavonia for more extensive needs.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hartwell, Georgia (44)

    1. Tugaloo State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Fair Play, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 356-4362

    $27 - $230 / night

    "Tugaloo state Park: This Georgia State Park offers a multitude of activities from hiking, paddling, boating, fishing, swimming, putt putt, tennis/pickleball court and biking the park roads to name a few"

    "We were lakeside on a pull through that was a bit short for us. The site was amazing we could kayak up to our site. Pet friendly, family friendly. Power, Electric, gray water dumps near each site."

    2. Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 972-3352

    "Happening upon Lake Hartwell State Park, was a find! We were traveling light, heading to the Hendersonville, NC area for bagging waterfalls and cascades and some ridge hikes."

    "Lake Hartwell State Park was a welcome relief after staying at an overcrowded RV resort. There was more privacy and definitely more shade."

    3. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

    15 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There was trash in our fire ring and the picnic table at our site should probably be put out of its misery."

    "The only thing that sucked is that we had a very tight spot and did not have much is any room for a porch. The ground is not very level at all although some sites have a wood deck, ours didn't."

    4. Victoria Bryant State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Royston, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 245-6270

    $34 / night

    "The park offers bicycle rentals, a swimming pool, plenty of picnic areas, multiple spots to play in the creek and some great hiking trails!"

    "$28 for platform tent location. Close to showers and everything you need. Water pump, electric, overhead light, picnic bench, and fire ring. Great value!"

    5. Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday

    5 Reviews
    Hartwell, GA
    2 miles
    Website

    "Lake access at every campsite. Breeze from the lake all day. Plenty of trees to choose from for the perfect hammock spot. I had a great sunrise and sunset view with shade during the day."

    "This is a beautifully maintained State Park/KOA. The site we had was right next to the bank of the lake....we could have fished from inside our tent.

    It was nice and quiet."

    6. Big Water Marina & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Hartwell, SC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 226-3339

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Boat rentals are available as well as paddle boards and kayaks."

    "My family and I enjoyed camping on the beach here by the lake. The campground had a lot to offer. There was a restaurant/bar , playground, Marina, stage with live bands."

    7. Camp Unhitched

    1 Review
    Hartwell, GA
    6 miles
    +1 (706) 436-4952

    $75 - $90 / night

    8. The Point at Lake Hartwell

    5 Reviews
    Townville, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 287-3223

    $47 - $97 / night

    "So as we were driving up the road leading to the campground this weekend my husband was like "this area looks familiar & I know you haven't booked us @ that raggedy campground we looked @ a year ago"

    "Fantastic owners, great rates, lakefront property, private boat dock, next door to a boat ramp, lake vibe restaurant with live bands, (seasonal), mere minutes from nearly anything one could want, delivery"

    9. Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA

    5 Reviews
    Hartwell Lake, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 287-3161

    "Great KOA to stay at near Clemson University. It's not on Lake Hartwell, but it is near it. Be sure to check out the camping cabins."

    "My brother lives on the other side of Lake Hartwell (5 minute drive) and he took me out on his pontoon! What a BEAUTIFUL lake with many private islands to pull up onto."

    10. Richard B Russell State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Elberton, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 213-2045

    $34 - $185 / night

    "It was super hot when we went, but the park is full of a lot to offer. The beach is nice and was never crowded. We hiked and biked the trails. They are well maintained."

    "Bath house was clean but a decent uphill walk away from most sites as there is only one. Plenty of boat ramps, beach, golf course."

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Cabin Reviews near Hartwell, GA

586 Reviews of 44 Hartwell Campgrounds


  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Oconee State Park Campground

    Cute cabins in beautiful state park

    We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place. We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food.

    There are multiple cabins scattered around the lake but they are a good distance apart from each other so you won't be disturbed by your neighbors. There was a fire ring and picnic in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner and a cute screened porch with rocking chairs where we had coffee and breakfast on every morning. The cabin was right next to the small lake, which had a short trail going around it. We saw people fishing and I believe you can rent canoes as well in the park.

    You definitely need more than 2 days to explore this cute little park. There are multiple hiking trails near by and definitely a lot of wild life. But it was definitely a peaceful and quiet park perfect for a relaxing weekend away.

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    Shoulder Season Sweetness!

    Camping and hiking in the fall when everyone else is either working or choosing to hunker down inside...is premeire!

    Happening upon Lake Hartwell State Park, was a find! We were traveling light, heading to the Hendersonville, NC area for bagging waterfalls and cascades and some ridge hikes. So we opted to rent one of their camper cabins. Spartan to be sure..its dry, solid and has a door. Oh, and it had a window AC unit...but it was plenty cool enough. Nearby were the showers and restroom facilities. For all practical purposes...we had the entire campground to ourselves. The park is clean, well-maintained and well staffed. The rangers were helpful in pointing us in the correct direction for dayhikes and local points of interest.

    The Stumphouse Tunnel was of particular interest and made for a great hike centered around pre Civil War era. Station Cove Falls were beautiful and the Oconee Station State Historic Site were delightful and well preserved. A military Outpost and Indian Trading Post from the late 1700's were awesome!

    Back to the campground. Our cabin rental was located on a pennisula and because the water levels of Lake Hartwell were down, we had plenty of beach area to comb. Lots of downfall was present for scavenging...so our campfires were splendid. The weather was fairly decent...and we enjoyed unseasonably warm days while we were there.

    I'd definitely like to revisit, under the same circumstances...but would bring a tent...and my canoe.

  • Lily H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

    Fantastic Group Campsite!

    The group campground was better than my field lab group could've imagined! The site included 4 shelters with bunks, a pit toilet and outdoor shower, a grill, fire pit, and a little cabin with electricity. The campsite was so secluded and private, yet not too far from the cabins up the mountain. The state park is amazing too. Cannot recommend highly enough!

  • Allen E.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA

    Good choice near Clemson

    Great KOA to stay at near Clemson University. It's not on Lake Hartwell, but it is near it. Be sure to check out the camping cabins.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

    Lake and Woods Campground

    The campground itself is gorgeous, heavily wooded and lots of hills. It has great access to Lake Hartwell, and lots of sites. The sites are very close together throughout most of the park. The park also has lots of hills which can be a challenge for some RVs. There are also some very tight turns on these hills. Some campsites are level, some are very unlevel, there are lots of seasonal sites with built in porches making it very tight to get into the travelers spots that are mixed throughout the park.

    When you enter the park make sure you stay to the left of the sign. We made the mistake of going straight our first time at this park and almost lost our 5th wheel at the turn around by the lake. If you miss the turn you are safer backing up to the entrance.

    Cell Service: AT&T was minimal, T-Mobile was minimal.

    Not all sites have sewer and there is a pump out service for a fee. They do have a dump station but it is not easy or ideal to move throughout the park once parked.

    Each site had a picnic table, some had a fire ring. Some sites are full hook up, many do not have sewer at the site.

    As of 2019 this park needed a lot of upgrades to the majority of the sites, such as fire rings, new picnic tables. The sides of the road were washing out from water run off. These were things also needed in 2018.

    Amenities: Laundry Swimming Pool Dump Station Club House Pool Tables Lake Access (Lake Hartwell) Basketball Court Volleyball Playground Storage Lot Beach area Fishing

  • William S.
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Oconee State Park Campground

    Everything you want in a state park

    What a lovely, relaxing park. There is an area for day-use people, with boat rentals, a small swimming area, and playgrounds (including mini golf!). 

    As for camping, you have two options: a large drive-in section (each with electric and water), some near the lake, some more forested, and some in the middle on higher ground.

    Pro-tip: Site 18 has an amazing view, of the lake, and you can walk directly down and boat (but not swim) from the site. It's also on a "finger," so there's a tiny bit more solitude.

    For strictly tent camping, there's a walk-in only section with a dirt path leading two two campgrounds, one of which abuts another lake. 

    All campsites on both the drive-in and walk-in sections have a fire ring and picnic table. 

    The camp HQ/store has good wifi and there's a weak phone signal is available in most of the park (site 18 has no Verizon signal, but walk a bit towards camp and you'll pick up two bars of LTE). I found the camp store prices to be reasonable and they have firewood bundles for $5.99. If you arrive after the office closes at 5pm, you can go to a site and check in the next morning.

  • Courtney B.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Devils Fork State Park Campground

    Loved it so much, we've planned another trip there!

    We had a wonderful time camping at Devil's Fork State Park. Our group took up rustic tent sites T1, T3, and T5. On the map, these sites seem not ideal, as they are not on the water. However, they are more isolated, more wooded (plenty of trees for hammocking), and seemingly larger than the other tent sites. They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms. The bonus is that, behind sites T1 and T3, is a jumping rock into a gorgeous cove of Lake Jocassee with beautiful blue-green water. It's a great place to enjoy kayaks, rafts, and other inflatables. 

    While site T13 books up quick because of its waterfront location on the point, the walk from the parking lot is no joke. 

    Notes about the rustic tent sites: They have been recently renovated. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring. Only 1 vehicle is allowed to park, per site, unless you pay for the extra vehicle and park in the overflow lot. There is no electricity, and two water spigots located in the parking area. The entire camping area (25 tent sites and 59 RV sites) share 2 restrooms (which were muddy and gross while we were there). No generators are allowed in the tent area. We did have a bear visit us multiple times in one night, putting teeth puncture marks in our cooler. And if the bear don't get ya, the raccoons will!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    Nice campground but too close to the highway

    General: Smallish (50-site) campground; all sites have water and electric with the pull-through sites considered premium. An interesting thing about Georgia state parks is that when you arrive and check in, you become eligible for a senior or military/veteran “rebate” which is not available when reserving. 

    Site Quality: Gravel driveways and most appeared level. The sites are spacious with foliage providing some separation between most sites. You would think by looking at the map that sites 12,18, and 20 would be most private/desirable, however, these sites are closest to Highway 441 and although you don’t see the highway through the trees, you will hear almost constant road noise (including engine braking from 18-wheelers) which does detract from the ambiance of camping. Each site has a large concrete picnic table, lantern hook, bbq grill, and fire ring. 

    Bathhouse: Two bathroom/shower houses in the loop. Reasonably clean. Shower stalls were private with benches and hooks and the water was warm. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a playground in close proximity to the campsites. You can easily hike to the Interpretive Center (less than a mile) and from there, hike on several trails. I recommend the North and South Rim Trail Loop but there are around 1100 steps, and you do need to be in reasonably good shape. During peak autumn colors, this was a gorgeous hike! Note: you do need a permit if you plan to hike down into the gorge. We were told this is an extremely strenuous hike that takes 4-5 hours and only 100 permits are granted each day on the day you plan to hike. The Interpretive Center is open 8 am– 5 pm and the staff is very helpful. There is swimming in the summer, fishing, tennis, and spring/fall whitewater releases. There is also a gift shop with the usual t-shirts and souvenirs. There is a laundry room in the campground, however, several of the units were out of order. We didn’t use so cannot comment on the quality of the working units. 

    We spent two nights here and enjoyed hiking on the North Rim and South Rim trails, descending to the suspension bridge but not all the way to the floor of the gorge.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    Lake Hartwell State Park was a welcome relief after staying at an overcrowded RV resort. There was more privacy and definitely more shade. The site we chose was next to the lake, so it was also more peaceful. The back-in site we chose was also paved and had a good picnic table and a fire pit. Because of the shade, the heat didn’t bother us as much as it could have, but we chose not to have a fire(Who needs more heat in 90 degree weather?) The bath house was clean, updated, and had good sized shower stalls. The boat launch area was convenient for launching kayaks as well as boats, and there was a fishing pier. The parking area for the boat launch and fishing pier area was large enough to accommodate quite a few cars, and there was a playground for kids. One of my favorite parts of Lake Hartwell State Park was the nature trail. It was a pleasant, but short, walk and not too difficult. I also enjoyed the benches beside the lake. There are designated tent sites, which you have to hike to, but we were staying in our little teardrop camper. There are also cabins, which have nice views of the lake. Overall, this is a campground that I would like to come back to when I have more time. I wasn’t able to spend as much time as I would like, but it wasn’t because there weren’t things to do.


Guide to Hartwell

Cabin camping near Hartwell, Georgia, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $28 to $100

Enjoy local attractions like the longest covered bridge in Georgia

Engage in activities like hiking and swimming

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Hartwell, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Hartwell, GA is Tugaloo State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 40 reviews.

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