Campground

Broyles

Hartwell Lake · HARTWELL · Georgia — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Broyles campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Nathan Dinehart

Weekend availability at Broyles

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 7:55 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Electric sites
1
Group Shelter Electric

About this campground

Overview Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 three lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 1 comfort station, 1 playground, 1 designated swim area/beach, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Parking expansion to add approximately 30 additional boat trailer spaces and 8 single car spaces completed in 2018. Area is a favorite location for large fishing tournaments throughout the Spring and Summer annually. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is provided for easy lake access. Facilities The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 three lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 1 comfort station, 1 playground, 1 designated swim area/beach, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Parking expansion to add approximately 30 additional boat trailer spaces and 8 single car spaces completed in 2018.Natural Features Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps. Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel a reservation more than 14 days in advance of arrival date. If you cancel a reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the reservation fee.

Getting there

From Interstate 85, take exit 11 to Highway 24 headed towards Anderson, SC. Turn right onto Hattens Ford Road and follow signs to the facility. 900 SMYZER ROAD, TOWNVILLE, SC 29689

Elevation
665 ft
Contact
888-893-0678 HARTWELL PROJECT OFFICE

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • FISHING
  • BOATING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING
  • WATER ACCESS

Nearby federal campgrounds

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