Most campsites at Springfield sit directly on Hartwell Lake's shoreline, with many offering direct water access for launching kayaks or swimming. The Army Corps of Engineers manages this 79-site campground within the Hartwell Recreation Area, where Virginia pines provide varying amounts of shade depending on recent tree maintenance.
Campers consistently note the spacious sites and level gravel surfaces that accommodate large RVs easily. Windell S. reports that "sites 10 through 40 have awesome views of Lake Hartwell," while many sites feature small beaches or rocky access points to the water. The campground includes three bathhouses with showers, multiple playgrounds, and a designated swimming beach that reviewers describe as well-maintained. Some sites allow boats to be moored directly at the campsite.
Fishing draws many visitors to pursue largemouth bass, bream, crappie, and striped bass in the lake's 962 miles of shoreline. The boat ramp and courtesy dock provide easy lake access, while the swimming area gives families a safe place to enjoy the water. Cell service works well for most carriers, though some sites experience slower upload speeds for remote work.
The campground offers water and electric hookups up to 50 amp, but no sewer connections - campers use the dump station instead. Paved roads make navigation easy, and sites are spaced far enough apart to provide privacy. Wind exposure can be significant on point sites during cooler weather. Reservations are recommended, especially for waterfront sites that fill quickly during peak season.
For additional camping options in the area, consider campgrounds around Hartwell or nearby Sadlers Creek State Park Campground for a different lakeside experience.
Description
Overview
Springfield Campground is one of Hartwells 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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort stations (3 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.
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
The campground is a short drive away 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
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSpringfield - Hartwell Lake is located in Georgia
Directions
From Interstate 85 in South Carolina, take exit 11 onto Highway 187 south. Turn on Providence Church Road and follow signs to the park. 1915 PROVIDENCE CHURCH ROAD Anderson, SC 29625
Address
5625 ANDERSON HWY
Hartwell, GA 30643
Coordinates
34.4463889 N
82.8216667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/12/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
