State Park · South Carolina, United States
Lake Hartwell State Park
Lake Hartwell State Park is a state park in South Carolina, United States, established in 1976.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Oconee, South Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 34.4947° N, 83.0316° W |
| Managed by | South Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Hartwell State Park
Lake Hartwell State Park, formerly known as Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area, is a park located in Oconee County, South Carolina, near the community of Fair Play. The park was created in 1976, the majority on land leased from the United States Army Corps of Engineers with a small portion of land purchased from various private owners. The 680-acre (3 km2) park has 14 miles of shoreline on Lake Hartwell. Two boat ramps provide boaters access to the lake. While the park focuses on fishing and boating, it also has a playground, areas for picnicking, hiking trails and sites for camping.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Fair Play, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the community of Fair Play |
Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 99.5 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 106.0 miles away
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 128.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Hartwell State Park?
Lake Hartwell State Park is in South Carolina, United States (34.4947° N, 83.0316° W).
When was Lake Hartwell State Park established?
Lake Hartwell State Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Lake Hartwell State Park?
The nearest town is Fair Play, South Carolina. near the community of Fair Play.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Hartwell_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).