Park your RV rental at Lake Hartwell to enjoy easy access to the lake’s many recreational offerings. The Paynes Creek Campground COE has over 40 campsites. Amenities at the campground include pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service, water, restrooms, and showers. There’s a playground for kids to run around in and lots of recreational trails to explore. The highlight of this campground is, of course, its proximity to the lake, and boating, fishing, and beach access that you get to enjoy. Pets are welcome here! Summer is the best time to camp out in your rental motorhome at Lake Hartwell. The Hartwell State Park has 78 sites available, and offer a couple of amenities including pull-thru sites, big rig access, tent camping, 30 and 50 amp electric service, water, a dump station, restrooms, showers, and picnic shelter. Let the kids have fun running around in the playground while you get to explore the trails around the campground. With proximity to the lake, you can spend your days fishing, boating, swimming, or just soaking in the calm expanses of Lake Hartwell. This is a pet-friendly campground, so bring your furry friends along.

Hart County campers shouldn’t miss the chance to set aside some time to explore the city of Hartwell. As the county seat of Hart County, Hartwell ha san interesting southeastern charm. From history to golf, botany to the arts, the city has something up its sleeve for everyone. Hartwell has a historic downtown area with a couple of buildings making it to the National Register of Historic Places. Pick up a map at the Visitor Center and enjoy a self-guided tour of the downtown area, and don’t forget to get a few pictures clicked at the sailboat statues. Adventure seekers should make their way to the Sandbar Adventure Park. Drive-in your Hart County camper rental to the neighboring town of Bowman. This park is a great spot to go zip lining while soaking in the scenic green canopies right below you. Don’t miss it if you’re an adrenaline junkie! Spend a morning at the Botanical Gardens. Run by master gardeners and volunteers, the seven-acre gardens also offers a jogging or walking trail if you feel the need to get some exercise into your visit. Head to the Cateechee Golf Club and sign up for a round of golf. The golf club is built within a nature park, and is an esteemed four-star designated golfing club! Hartwell is known for its many antique stores, and while you walk around the city, stop by these stores, and you might stumble upon a treasure. Hartwell is an easy city for food. You’ll find loads of small local eateries, family-owned restaurants, chain restaurants, pubs, and bars. And, should you want something fancy, fine dining restaurants are available in the city too.