Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Twin Lakes Day Use Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in South Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.78083, -83.10611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, 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 Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Overview Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2017, 1 volunteer host campsite, 27 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 1 playground, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. This area experiences moderate to high levels of intense public use during the peak recreation season, especially the ramp area that is heavily used during Spring and Summer and is a popular launch point for numerous fishing tournaments. Recreation Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is provided for easy lake access. A large sandy swimming beach with panoramic views of the lake, offers a scenic and spacious area for visitors to cool off in the South Carolina summer. Facilities Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2017, 1 volunteer host campsite, 27 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 1 playground, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 2.7 mi
- Low clearances
- 6 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 84 designated routes (106 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keowee Falls RV Park | RV park | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Grapevine | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp | National forest group campground | 5.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp Chatuga | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Crooked Creek RV Park | RV park | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Whetstone | National forest horse camp | 8.8 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.