Hartwell Lakeside Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

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 October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Cost

Call ahead

Where

Hartwell, North Georgia

Dogs

Ask the site

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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.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Cost: .
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Biking, 1.5-mile trail, Boating and Camping.
Make It a Day
Tugaloo State Park is about 13 miles away. Coming up near here: UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival in Athens.
6 events within 50 mi

Hartwell Lakeside Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

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

Address330 Hart Park Road, Hartwell, GA 30643
CountyHart (North Georgia region)
GPS34.37643, -82.91067 (directions in Google Maps)
Official pagegastateparks.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

Around Hartwell Lakeside within 50 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Tugaloo State Parkstate park13 mi
2Victoria Bryant State Parkstate park15 mi
3Richard B. Russell State Parkstate park17 mi
4Traveler's Rest State Historic Sitestate historic site25 mi

Events coming up

5UGA Spotlight on the Arts FestivalAthens39 mi
6Mystic PizzaAthens39 mi
7Keb' Mo'Athens39 mi
8Winter WonderLights Season PremiereAthens39 mi
9Georgia vs. MissouriAthens40 mi
10Winter WonderLightsAthens39 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

On now through Nov 22UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival, Athens (about 39 miles away)
Nov 10 – Nov 11Mystic Pizza, Athens (about 39 miles away)
Nov 12Keb’ Mo’, Athens (about 39 miles away)
Nov 12Winter WonderLights Season Premiere, Athens (about 39 miles away, from $75)
Nov 14Georgia vs. Missouri, Athens (about 40 miles away)
Nov 19 – Dec 6Winter WonderLights, Athens (about 39 miles away)

Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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 October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

We do not inspect, test, measure or monitor water, ice, currents, depth, water quality, algae, wildlife, access, closures or lifeguard staffing at any place we list.
Posted signs, closures, advisories, flags and the directions of rangers, lifeguards and the land owner or managing agency always override anything here. A place being listed does not mean it is open, legal to enter, or permitted for swimming, wading, boating or fishing, and does not give you permission to be on private land or private water.
Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

Not ConfirmedWe have not verified current water or ice conditions, water quality, access, swimming or boating permission, lifeguard hours, fees, rules or closures for any place on this page. The land owner or managing agency (a park, city, county, state or federal office, or the property owner) is the one who can confirm them. Ask them before you go.

Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Hartwell Lakeside Park”, itsgeorgia.com/places/hartwell-lakeside-park/ (updated 2026-11-09). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.

Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day