Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in South Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.52056, -82.08778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, 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 Poplar Springs
Overview Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartwell Lake. Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is available year-round for visitors' convenience. Facilities Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 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, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beac
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Kellet's Korner · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibby RV Living | RV park | 11 mi | — | — |
| Four Seasons Resort | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Liberty Springs RV Park | RV park | 15 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #491 | Overnight parking | 16 mi | — | — |
| Fireside RV Park | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort | Private campground | 19 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.