Springfield - Hartwell Lake

We had a great experience. Space was easy to get the camper backed into and spaces were far enough apart for small kids to have room to play without bothering other campers. Only concern was the spot we chose was on an exposed point on the lake and was very windy. Would probably be great on a 90 degree summer day but was very cold when the temps dropped into the 40s on our last day.

The sites are big, with trees in between most sites. Most sites are a stones throw away from the lake. The view Lake Hartwell is Beautiful. There is no hook ups for sewer. But there is a dump station. We will come back again to stay a little longer.

First. If you need to work on the road, you will not be staying in site 43. Don’t know what other, more elevated sites are like, but we could stream (not hi-def) but upload sucked for Visible and Cricket.

That aside. Loved the campground. Did a walk around and there were only a couple of sites I would not stay in #26 and it’s neighbor. In May there was not as much boating activity as I have already seen elsewhere- so there were kids kayaking and fishing. Great happy sounds of kids playing, great spacious site - could possibly have parked another 30 footer here. 50 amp was good, as was water pressure. Sites decently spaced.

We don’t use showers etc so cannot comment on their status, but there seemed to be some in each loop

First. Download speeds for Cricket and Visible are good but upload less that 1 Meg - not working so have not deployed networking hardware / aerial but acceptable for streaming

Great sites, very spacious. Do not use shower/restroom facilities so no comment

I love this campground. You have to walk to the beach access for kayaking though.

This is a typical Corp of Engineers campground, well kept with a variety of pull through and back-in sites.  Sites are 50/30/20 electric with water, picnic table and fire ring.  Many sites have a tent pad, are very level packed gravel/sand and well situated with very few having very close neighbors.  Shade is at a premium on some sites due to cutting of pine trees a couple of years ago but almost all are waterfront with an excellent view.  Some sites have direct access to the water allowing boats right at the site and swimming.  The swimming beach is very nice and well maintained as are the playgrounds.  Three bath houses are convenient to all loops, well maintained and clean.  Cell service is very good as is over the air TV with numerous channels available.  The dump station is easy in/out.  Sites 10 through 40 have awesome views of Lake Hartwell.

I spent 2 weeks in site #2. It was quiet even when it filled up on the weekend. The swim beach was nice and clean. The paved roads made the dogs happy. They had to cut down a lot of trees so plenty of free firewood. Lots of wildlife to watch. Especially being so close to the lake. Friendly staff. Friendly neighbors. The only drawback was the tiny ants. Just put down a little borax and you will be fine.

Springfield Campground is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwoods. The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort stations (4 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 3 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort stations (4 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 3 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

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.

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 will find sand beaches and designated swim areas along the shoreline.

We stayed at one of the small loops, waterfront right at a small cove. Site 77 Very nice side, some shade but decent water access. No problem to Launch the canoe and the sup. Large side with water and electricity hook up. We will be back for sure. Buy wood in town on the way in, the camp Host does not sell wood.

We stayed on site 7 for 4 nights and then site 68 for 2 nights. Water access wasn't the best on 7, but we enjoyed it. The park and hosts were nice. This campground has a nice boat ramp, most sites are good size, bathrooms and bathhouse generously spread out and is mostly quiet.

Nice level sites clean bath house not full hook up

Not full hook up sites very level  most sites on water

Clean bath houses. Large and level campsites. Quiet. Beautiful lake views

Very nice campground, quiet, clean bath houses, clean campground. Definitely worth checking out!

accessible sites. some pull through. water with red earth beaches. needed to buy a ladder to reach the water from our site. many types of sites available - wooded, open, small large..