LAKE HARTWELL is located in the Northeast Georgia Mountains and Upcountry South Carolina. Formed by a Corps of Engineers dam at Hartwell, Georgia and bisected by Interstate 85 as it crosses from Georgia into South Carolina, Hartwell Lake is one of the most accessible lakes in the nation. Less than 2 hours from downtown Atlanta, GA,  2 hours from Charlotte, NC, or 1 hour from Greenville, SC, Lake Hartwell is an ideal location for your  residence, retirement, vacation, or investment real estate. Lake Hartwell's 962 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres feature over 80 public boat launch, recreation, and park areas with some of the best boating, water-skiing, and fishing in Georgia or South Carolina.  GOLF one of many nearby courses, FISH for one of Lake Hartwell's 50+ pound Striped Bass, or just relax on a quiet island or one of many natural sand beaches. NEW!! Order Maps of most GA, SC, and other Southeastern Lakes HERE including Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee in South Carolina.

MOUNTAINS and NATIONAL FORESTS totaling 2 million acres are located within an hour of Hartwell Lake. These areas feature hundreds of parks, hiking trails, mountain trout streams, waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, scenic drives, bicycling, gem mining, and dozens of beautiful picnic areas.

EXPLORE the unique Georgia and South Carolina towns and villages that are the Gateway to Lake Hartwell.
(Anderson, Fair Play, Seneca and Westminster in South Carolina and Hartwell, Lavonia, and Toccoa in Georgia.)
SHOP giant flea markets, outlet stores, and unique craft shops in the Lake Hartwell area.
(The Anderson, SC Jockey lot is the largest flea market in the Southeastern US.)
ON-LINE SHOP Order lake related merchandise from TheLakeStore.com
OCONEE COUNTY, South Carolina