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Lake Hartwell State Park (SC)

South Carolina's state park at the north end of the lake, just off I-85 at Fair Play.

Run bySouth Carolina State Parks
Address19138-A Hwy 11 S, Fair Play, SC 29643
Phone864-972-3352
Fee$3 adults · $1.50 SC seniors · $1 ages 6–15 · 5 and under free
Launch2 ramps (1 open to the public) + courtesy dock
SwimmingNo designated swim area; swim at your own risk
RentalsNone listed
Camping109 campsites, 13 walk-in, 8 camper cabins

Paddling here

The park has two boat ramps, one open to the public, plus a courtesy dock. There's no designated swim area, and no paddle rentals on site; Lake Hartwell kayak rentals lists who delivers. At low water, check the lake level today and the Corps ramp list before you go.

Camping

109 campsites, 13 walk-in sites and 8 camper cabins, reserved through SC State Parks.

Also on the lake: Tugaloo State Park, Hartwell Lakeside Park, Sadlers Creek State Park, Twelve Mile Recreation Area. See Lake Hartwell fees and passes and other places to launch.

Sources

Checked November 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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