Lake Hartwell
Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing parts of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. Its setting is 4 mi northeast of Reed Creek. Around it, Memorial Stadium, Clemson (15 mi) comes first on our list.
A lake, 4 mi northeast of Reed Creek
Fair Play is the nearest base
Fair Play is 9 miles west, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Lake Hartwell
Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing parts of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. Lake Hartwell is one of the largest recreation lakes in the Southeastern United States. It was created by the construction of the Hartwell Dam, completed in 1962 and located on the Savannah River seven miles (11 km) below the point where the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join to form the Savannah. Extending 49 miles (79 km) up the Tugaloo and 45 miles (72 km) up the Seneca at normal pool elevation, the lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres (230 km2) of water with a shoreline of 962 miles (1,548 km). The entire Hartwell reservoir project contains 76,450 acres (309.4 km2) of land and water. Interstate highway 85 bisects Lake Hartwell, making the area easily accessible to visitors.
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Lodging near Lake Hartwell
The first towns with rooms are Northlake (24) and Anderson (20).
Northlake
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,390 people
12 mi northeast of Lake Hartwell
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Hartwell | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,390 | $278K | — |
| Anderson | 12 mi east | 20 min | 20 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 31,323 | $218K | D− |
| Hartwell | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,914 | $166K | D |
| Fair Play | 9 mi west | 15 min | 7 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 757 | $223K | — |
| Clemson | 15 mi north | 25 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 18,941 | $398K | C+ |
| Reed Creek 29% vacation homes | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 3,151 | $343K | — |
| Lavonia | 15 mi west | 25 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,200 | $198K | D |
| Seneca | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 9,424 | $240K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Lake Hartwell
Places worth adding lie within 65 miles.
115 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
Big draw65 mi LakeLake Lanier
47 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
31 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
223 mi LakeLake Keowee
62 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
34 mi LakeLake Jocassee
62 mi National forestPisgah National ForestPhoto credits
Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain · Pisgah National Forest: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Lake Hartwell: what to know
What town is Lake Hartwell near?
Reed Creek, GA, about 4 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Lake Hartwell?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Hartwell?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 107 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Hartwell?
Northlake (12 mi, 24 places to stay), Anderson (12 mi, 20 places to stay) and Hartwell (9 mi, 13 places to stay).
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