Elrod Ferry
Elrod Ferry is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.36250, -82.85694
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 888-893-0678 HARTWELL PROJECT OFFICE
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elrod Ferry
Overview Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 volleyball pit, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The area experiences intense public use during the peak recreation season. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is available for visitors' convenience, and three designated swimming beaches are located around the facility. Facilities The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 volleyball pit, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. 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,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsadler | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Watsadler Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Oaks | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Crescent Group Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Crescent | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Big Water Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.