Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963, the authorized purposes are flood risk management, water quality, water supply, downstream navigation, hydropower production, fish and wildlife protection, and recreation. Each year, millions of people utilize the many public parks, marinas, and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences – making Hartwell one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation [READ MORE]

Hartwell Dam and Lake Visitor Center Temporarily Closed to Public

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Hartwell Dam and Lake Visitor Center will be temporarily closed to the public beginning March 10, 2025.  The closure will accommodate the repaving of entrance roads and parking areas surrounding the facility, which is located at 5625 Anderson Highway, Hartwell, Georgia.  Weather permitting, the visitor center is expected to re-open for public access March 31, 2025.  For more information, please call 1-888-893-0678 or 706-856-0300.