Established Camping
Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Hartwell Lake
Overview
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers camping and a separate day use and boat launching area. Day use and camping facilities are separated to prevent user conflicts. The area is moderate to gently sloping with the northernmost campsites being located on the steepest terrain. Campgrounds facilities presently include a gatehouse/entrance, 2 Park Attendant campsites, 102 public campsites, 1 picnic shelter, 5 comfort stations with showers, 2 dump stations, 5 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2017, 1 volunteer host campsite, 27 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 1 playground, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The campground experiences very high occupancy rates throughout the year and is Hartwell___s highest producer of camping revenue.
Recreation
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is provided for easy lake access. With multiple trails snaking throughout the shoreline area, hiking and biking are also popular pastimes.
Facilities
Campgrounds facilities presently include a gatehouse/entrance, 2 Park Attendant campsites, 102 public campsites, 1 picnic shelter, 5 comfort stations with showers, 2 dump stations, 5 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2017, 1 volunteer host campsite, 27 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 1 playground, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The campground experiences very high occupancy rates throughout the year and is Hartwell___s highest producer of camping revenue.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Twin Lakes is located just five miles from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.
Charges & Cancellations
- Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. - Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night use fee. - Reserved campsites will be held until check out time ( 2 p.m.) on the day following your scheduled arrival date. If you do not arrive at campground by 2 p.m. to fulfill your reservation, your reservation will be cancelled and you will be assessed a $20 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee. - If your reservation is for one night and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10 service fee. Refunds: - To insure fairness for all Recreation.gov customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 6 or 12 month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation is made. - Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days after scheduled departure date. Refunds may be requested through NNRS Customer Service at 888-448-1474. Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Cash and check purchases will be refunded by check and may take up to 8 weekds for approval and processing.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
First-Timer’s, Will Be Back
Quiet and peaceful campground. Very close to grocery store and dining. Fantastic water views and warm lake water. Boats in the distance, and we had our own private swimming spot with steps into the water. Well maintained and friendly staff!
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Peaceful Park
We have been coming to this park for years with family and have always enjoyed it. First trip with our own RV.
We stayed the first week of January so the campground was quiet and not a ton of neighbors. They only keep one loop open during winter months.
Nice flat spot but tight for our 33ft travel trailer with one tree on patio side and truck barely fit in front. The yard in this site is nice and open for kids. Cool stone steps down to the lake.
We had water heater trouble so used the bathhouse for showers. They were clean and well maintained.
Overall we enjoyed it and already planning our next trip with family!
Great lakefront campground close to Clemson
Well maintained campground with most sites situated within easy access to Lake Hartwell. A short drive to Clemson via country roads. Stayed in site #12 with tents so the orientation and split level site weren’t an issue. However, as someone else has mentioned re this specific site, it could be tricky to get a trailer into this slot. Personally, I think the sites located in the 01-23 loops offer more secluded sites to select from than the rest of the campground. Many offer easy access to the lake for boating or beach playing. Skunks are not afraid of humans and will wander into your campsite in broad daylight with you there. Knocked off a star for the bathrooms which were dated and dirty with poor lighting; wife didn’t feel comfortable using them at night. They likely don’t get much use if the number of self contained RVs we saw is any indication of the typical visitor. Regardless of the bathrooms, we’ll be back. The support staff/hosts were very friendly and available for questions. Hard to reserve spots due to location on the lake and relative to Clemson, especially during football season.
Location
Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell is located in Georgia
Directions
Take Interstate 85 to exit 14 and merge onto Highway 187. After passing Clemson Research Center, turn left onto Fants Grove Road and follow directional signs to the park. 140 Winnebego Trail, Pendleton, SC 29670
Address
5625 ANDERSON HWY
Hartwell, GA 30643
Coordinates
34.6280556 N
82.8655556 W