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Lake Hartwell
Hartwell,
Georgia
On the Georgia/South Carolina line at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Hartwell features 962 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres of some of the best boating, water-skiing, and fishing in the southeast. It is conveniently located 2 hours from downtown Atlanta, 2 hours from Charlotte, NC, or 1 hour from Greenville, SC. Lake Hartwell serves 14,000,000 visitors each year. The "Normal" lake level is 660' above sea level. Click here for an up-to-date lake level report.
For more information, visit:
http://www.lake-hartwell.com
| Lake Property for sale on Lake Hartwell |
(#1429) For Sale by owner:
Lake home, private concrete boat ramp, 3 sides of water. $288,000.
Contact Jeannie Everill at
claymoresj@alltel.net or 706-356-0357.
(#1427) Lakefront Lot For
Sale by owner: 1.5 acre. Dock. Upscale subdivision. $80,000.
Contact Win Day
(owner) at
badwod@yahoo.com or 706/379-2049.
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MOUNTAINS and NATIONAL FORESTS totaling 2 million acres are located within an hour. These areas feature hundreds of hiking trails, mountain trout streams, waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, scenic drives, bicycling, gem mining, and dozens of beautiful picnic areas. SHOP unique area markets or explore giant flea markets, factory outlet stores, and unique craft shops scattered throughout the area. Or try your luck at one of the nearby Cash BINGO halls or video CASINOS.
The surrounding 6 counties are home to 2 national forests, 10 state parks, and hundreds of waterfalls and trails. Clemson University draws hundreds of thousands each year to sporting events. The National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the country. Add it all up and the Lake Hartwell area is one of the busiest tourist areas in the country with people coming from every state in the nation and many foreign countries.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Bad Creek Visitor Center: Tours - Highway 130 (864-885-4600)
Cherokee Indian Center: Keowee- Toxaway State Park - 864-868-2605
Ferne's Dollhouse Museum: Easley, SC - Hwy 135 - 864-843-2486
Fort Hill Museum: Clemson University - 864-656-2475
Golden Creek Mill: Easley, SC - 864-859-1958
Hartwell Dam: Hartwell, GA - 706-376-4788
Oconee Station: Walhalla, SC - Historic Site - Hwy 11 - 864-638-0079
South Carolina Botanical Garden: At Clemson University 864-656-4789
Tallulah Gorge SP: S of Clayton GA on US441 Spectacular gorge, excellent interpretative center (706-754-7970)
Traveler's Rest: Toccoa,GA - Hwy 123 at the lake 19th century stagecoach inn - Tours (706-886-2256)
World of Energy: Seneca, SC - Nuclear power plant and visitors center - 864-885-4600
Wren House: The Southern Living Showcase Home at The SC Botanical Garden 864-656-3405
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| Fishing Information |
The Tugaloo River and the Seneca river are considered prime fishing areas.
Broken Bridge Fishing Pier: US 123 at the GA - SC line. Fishing pier, picnic tables, launch ramp.
Fish Tails Guide Service: www.fishhartwell.com 6-C Hartwell Villas Anderson SC (864)260-9932
Garret's Fishing & Marine: Anderson, SC - Hwy 24 (I-85 Exit 11) - Fishing guides and supplies. 864-287-9782
Gregs Guide Service: Striper & Hybrid - Lakes Hartwell & Clarks Hill - Day 706-245-8348 - Night 706-245-4906
Junction Fishing Store: Bait, Guide Service - Hwy 123, Westminster,SC (near the GA Border) 864-647-0700
Outdoor Adventures Guide Service: Bass fishing guide - Box 27, Hull, GA. (706) 788 2614
SC Liscences by Phone - 888-434-7472 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Buy
your
fishing
license online
at
www.georgia.org/dnr/
| Boating Information |
The "Big Water" area south of I-85 is the best area for sailing and large boats.
Harbor Light Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (706)356-4119
Hartwell Marina: gas, launch ramp, snack bar (706)376-5441
Big Water Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (864)226-3339
Portman Marina: gas, launch ramp, restaurant (864)287-3211
Seneca Marina: gas, launch ramp (864)653-6900
Broad River Canoe Outpost (Broad River) - Athens, GA - 706-795-3242
Chattooga River Adventures: Raft and Funyak rentals - Mountain Rest, SC - 800-UGO-RAFT
Chau-Ram Park Whitewater Slalom Course - 864-638-4212
Headwaters Outfitters (Lake Jocassee scenic canoe & kyack tours) North Carolina Float Trips 704-877-3106
NOC Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-232-7238
The Sand Bar - Royston, GA 706-245-5397
South Eastern Expeditions (Chattooga & Ocoee River) 800-868-7238
Wild Water Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-762-2463
Wildwood Canoe Outpost (Chattahoochee River) - Helen, GA - 706-865-4451
| Camping Information |
Tugaloo State Park (Lavonia, GA): From I-85 GA Exit 59, south on 77, right on Knox Bridge Crossing (Ga 59), right on 328, then right on Tugaloo State Park Road. Camping, cottages, picnic tables, playground, launch ramp, sandy swim beach, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, nature trails, and special events. (706)356-4362.Lake Hartwell State Park (Fair Play, SC): From I-85 SC Exit 1, north 1 mile on SC Hwy 11. Camping, launch ramp, picnic tables, playground, store, nature trail. (864)972-3352.
Hart State Park (330 Hart State Park Rd. Hartwell, GA): Camping. cottages, playground, beach, picnic area. (706)376-8756.
Sadlers Creek State Park (Anderson, SC): Off SC-187, 13 miles SW of Anderson. Camping, picnic area, playground, nature trails. (864)226-8950.
South Carolina State Parks: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals: http://www.mtnlakes.com/
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