Hartwell Dam Wall

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(71) · Lake in Hartwell, United States
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The Hartwell Dam and Lake Hartwell is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Southeastern United States. The dam, located on the …

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Nov 8, 2021
Boating to a remote island on the lake. It has a gently sloping beach area where you can land your boat alongside and hike the less than 500ft island. There were lots of geese eggs and nest. It's ve… Full review by mootooaj
Dec 15, 2020
We were just passing through and stopped over here for one night in the Watsadler Corps of Engineers campground. The sites are spacious with most right on the water. Great and peaceful views. Stay… Full review by Reagan10
Oct 12, 2020
The dam and lake is a beautiful hidden gem in Georgia near the South Carolina border. I went at sunset to shoot photos and take in the scenery. Very much worth the visit with several scenic pull offs… Full review by Jazzykins87

Questions & answers

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Is it better to view from the georgia side or south Carolina side?
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Personally I think the view is better from the South Carolina side. However, the difference isn't huge either way.
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Answer by Matthew H · Apr 16, 2017
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Where do you park to be able to walk to the dam?
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There's a park right next to the dam called Big Oaks. Plenty of parking. There's a picnic area. You can look at the dam in two places. There's a viewing spot at the bottom. You can see …
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There's a park right next to the dam called Big Oaks. Plenty of parking. There's a picnic area. You can look at the dam in two places. There's a viewing spot at the bottom. You can see water coming over the dam if it's open. The other spot is at the top. You have to walk a lot of steps to get there. The view is worth the walk.
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