
Paynes Creek Campground
Hartwell, Georgia
About
Paynes Creek Campground is a 399-acre Corps of Engineers property leased by Hart County, located on the shores of Hartwell Lake, a man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina. The campground features a scenic landscape of mixed pines and hardwoods with steep to moderately sloping terrain. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water-based activities including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and jet skiing on the lake's 962 miles of shoreline. The facility offers excellent recreational amenities including a nine-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking and biking, two designated swim areas and beaches, three playgrounds, and boat launching facilities. The campground is open seasonally from March 1 through October 31 and is conveniently located near Hartwell, Georgia, accessible via Highway 51 or I-85 Exit 177.
Amenities
No amenities listed yet.
Available Site Types
- Full Hookup RV Sites
Local Attractions
- Hartwell Lake
- Swimming beaches
- Boating on Hartwell Lake
- Fishing on Hartwell Lake
- Water skiing
- Jet skiing
- Multi-purpose trail for hiking and biking
Location
Paynes Creek Campground Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does Paynes Creek Campground offer?
Paynes Creek Campground offers Full Hookup RV Sites.
What is there to do near Paynes Creek Campground?
Nearby attractions include Hartwell Lake, Swimming beaches, Boating on Hartwell Lake, Fishing on Hartwell Lake, Water skiing, Jet skiing, Multi-purpose trail for hiking and biking.
How is Paynes Creek Campground rated?
Paynes Creek Campground has a 4.6/5 rating based on 253 Google reviews.
How do I contact Paynes Creek Campground?
You can reach Paynes Creek Campground by phone at +1 706-377-3456. You can also contact them via their website at http://www.hartcountyga.gov/PaynesCreek.html.
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