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Hartwell-Lake
State Recreation Area serves as the gateway to the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway and South Carolina's mountain country. It's located on South Carolina Route 11, just off Interstate 85. Fourteen of Lake Hartwell's 962 miles of scenic shoreline are situated inside the Lake Hartwell State Park, but there are over 80 recreation areas altogether around the lake. The Tugaloo River area of the lake is considered the best place for water skiing, and both Tugaloo River and Seneca River are considered prime fishing spots. The Big Water area, south of I-85, is the best place for sailing and larger boats. Other activities in and around the lake include swimming, hiking, biking, rock climbing, white water river rafting and golf. There are five commercial marinas on the lake, in addition to dozens of launching ramps. picnic areas and shelters, swimming beaches, playgrounds and restrooms. Several of the areas have facilities for the handicapped. Lake Hartwell is close to Clemson University (the Clemson Memorial Stadium is located along the shores of the lake) and is especially popular during the University's football season. There are seven campgrounds in the area: Mill Town, Watsadler, Paynes Creek, Springfield, Twin Lakes, Oconee Point and Coneross - all within a 10-45 minute drive of the lake.
Surrounding areas: Fair Play, South Carolina (11.3 mi), Townville, South Carolina (12.1 mi), Anderson, South Carolina (13.6 mi), Lake Hartwell, South Carolina (13.6 mi), Clemson, South Carolina (20.0 mi), Seneca, South Carolina (21.0 mi), Westminster, South Carolina (23.5 mi)
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Hartwell Lake Vacation Rentals
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Hartwell Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Jameson Inn Hartwell | 941 Anderson Hwy | Hartwell, GA | 5.6 mi. | (706) 376-7298 | | The Skelton House Inc | 97 Benson St | Hartwell, GA | 5.6 mi. | (706) 376-7969 | | Anderson Motel | 1906 Hwy 29N | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 224-6581 | | Comfort Suites | 118 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 622-1200 | | Country Inn & Suites | 116 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 622-2200 | | Days Inn | 1007 Smiths ML Rd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 375-0375 | | Economy Lodge | 5505 Hwy 187 | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 287-5600 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Anderson | 117 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Hilton Garden Inn Anderson | 115 Destination Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 964-0100 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 107 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 226-3312 | | Holiday Inn Express | 103 Anderson Business Park | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 231-0231 | | Howard Johnson's | | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 226-3457 | | Jameson Inn | 128 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.6 mi. | (864) 375-9800 | | Ramada Inn | 3025 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 14.2 mi. | (864) 226-6051 | | La Quinta Inn | 3430 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 14.4 mi. | (864) 225-3721 | | America's Best Value Inn | 4020 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 14.6 mi. | (864) 224-4464 | | Mainstay Suites | 151 Civic Center Blvd | Anderson, SC | 14.6 mi. | (864) 226-1112 | | Quality Inn | 3509 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 14.6 mi. | (864) 226-1000 | | Super 8 | 3302 Cinema Ave | Anderson, SC | 14.6 mi. | (864) 225-8384 | | Ramada Limited | 841 Hartwell St | Royston, GA | 15.9 mi. | (706) 246-0256 | | Sleep Inn Lavonia | 890 Ross PL | Lavonia, GA | 16.0 mi. | (706) 356-2268 | | Super 8 | 14227 Jones St | Lavonia, GA | 16.3 mi. | (706) 356-8848 | | Liberty Hall Inn | 621 S Mechanic St | Pendleton, SC | 17.5 mi. | (864) 646-7500 | | Days Inn | 1387 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 20.4 mi. | (864) 653-4411 | | Sleep Inn | 1303 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 20.5 mi. | (864) 653-6000 | | Hampton Inn | 851 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 20.6 mi. | (864) 653-7744 | | Econolodge Of Elberton | 970 Elbert St | Elberton, GA | 20.8 mi. | (706) 283-8811 | | Jameson Inn | 226 Hi Tec Rd | Seneca, SC | 21.0 mi. | (864) 888-8300 | | Days Inn | 11015 N Radio Station Rd | Seneca, SC | 22.1 mi. | (864) 885-0710 | | Days Inn-toccoa | 1101 S Big A Rd | Toccoa, GA | 28.3 mi. | (706) 886-9461 | | Shoney's Inn Toccoa | 350 Stephen Cir | Toccoa, GA | 29.1 mi. | (706) 886-1048 |
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Hartwell Lake Weather & Climate
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Northwest South Carolina has a humid, subtropical climate. Areas further north in what is known as the "Upstate" area has less of the characteristics of a subtropical climate than places along the coastline. Even so, the winters are mild in northwest South Carolina and summers are warm and humid. Cyclones and thunderstorms are possible in the northern part of the state in summer and early autumn. Tornadoes are possible in the spring and again in November. Precipitation is abundant all year long, and snowfall averages six inches in the northwest. Freezing rain is more of a possibility in South Carolina than snow.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
33°F |
4.70 in. |
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| February |
60°F |
35°F |
3.59 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
42°F |
4.37 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
49°F |
2.94 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
57°F |
3.47 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
65°F |
5.42 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
69°F |
5.48 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
67°F |
5.04 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
62°F |
4.17 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
50°F |
3.06 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
42°F |
2.86 in. |
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| December |
58°F |
35°F |
3.55 in. |
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Hartwell Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 36 miles northeast of Hartwell Lake in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 49 miles northeast of Hartwell Lake in Greer, South Carolina, Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located roughly 69 miles west of Hartwell Lake in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and finally the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located around 74 miles north of Hartwell Lake in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Hartwell Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funsville | Martinez | GA | 75.0 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.0 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 79.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 79.2 mi. | | | Funsville | Augusta | GA | 81.1 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 85.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 69.2 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 102.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cateechee Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 5.6 mi. | | | Hartwell Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 5.6 mi. | | | Allendale County Country Club | Allendale | SC | 5.9 mi. | | | Starrwood Golf Course | Starr | SC | 9.2 mi. | | | Brookstone Meadows Golf Course | Anderson | SC | 13.4 mi. | | | Pine Lake Golf Club | Anderson | SC | 15.9 mi. | | | Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant State Park | Royston | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | Cobbs Glen Country Club | Anderson | SC | 17.5 mi. | | | Boscobel Country Club | Pendleton | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Woodhaven Golf Club | Pendleton | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Walker Golf Course | Clemson | SC | 19.8 mi. | | | Oconee Country Club | Seneca | SC | 22.3 mi. | | | Chickasaw Point Country Club | Westminster | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Foxwood Hills Country Club | Westminster | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Saluda Valley Country Club | Williamston | SC | 26.2 mi. | | | Sugarfoot Golf Club | Honea Path | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Golf Center | Walhalla | SC | 28.0 mi. | | | Falcons Lair Golf Course | Walhalla | SC | 28.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 50.3 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.0 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 100.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Sadlers Creek State Park | | SC | 2.4 mi. | | | Hart State Park | | GA | 3.9 mi. | | | Tugaloo State Park | | GA | 13.8 mi. | | | Richard B Russell State Park | | GA | 17.3 mi. | | | Victoria Bryant State Park | | GA | 19.2 mi. | | | Nancy Hart State Park | | GA | 28.6 mi. | | | Watson Mill State Park | | GA | 28.8 mi. | | | Bobby Brown State Park | | GA | 33.0 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 35.3 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 36.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 34.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 40.9 mi. | (Art) | | Compulsory Arts | Athens | GA | 42.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Georgia Museum of Natural History | Athens | GA | 42.6 mi. | (Science) | | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | GA | 42.6 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 40.9 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 85.0 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 98.8 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 107.1 mi. | |
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