Short answer
Hartwell Lakeside Park is a lakeside park run with Georgia State Parks in Hart County, near Hartwell. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Checked on its official page.
Hartwell Lakeside Park, a 147-acre partner park on 55,590-acre Lake Hartwell run with the state, with boat ramps and docks, a campground, a playground and a 1.5-mile trail.
Hartwell Lakeside Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
What it costs
- The state page does not list a parking or entry fee for this partner park; call ahead to confirm.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 330 Hart Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643
- County: Hart (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.37643, -82.91067 (directions in Google Maps)
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Hart
Dogs and strollers
- The state page does not publish a pet rule for this site. Call before you bring a dog.
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Hartwell Lakeside Park
Facilities the park lists: Lake Hartwell; 42 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites (NOTE: campsites 4, 5, & 7 only have one 30amp receptacle); 16 Walk-In Campsites — site-specific; 3 Picnic Shelters; Boat Ramp; Playground.
Things to do: Biking — 1.5-mile trail; Boating; Camping; Fishing; Hiking — 1.5-mile trail; Paddling; Swimming.
Events coming up near Hartwell Lakeside
- Oct 22 – Nov 1: Elberton 12 County Fair, Elberton (about 19 miles away, free to $5)
- Oct 24: HartOberFest & Depot Day, Hartwell (about 2 miles away)
- Nov 6 – Nov 7: HauntFest: Harvest of Horrors, Elberton (about 18 miles away, from $10)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Tugaloo State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 13 miles away
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 15 miles away
- Richard B. Russell State Park (state park, Elbert County), about 17 miles away
- Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site (state historic site, Stephens County), about 25 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Hartwell Lakeside Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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