If you’re looking for something different, something both exciting and peaceful at the same time, then look no further. There’s a little slice of perfection over on the South Carolina/Georgia border and it’s called Lake Hartwell. This place is basically Heaven on Earth.
Flickr/Scott Ritchie
TripAdvisor/Richard M Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir on the border between South Carolina and Georgia.
Yelp/Danielle B
Flickr/Curtis Palmer It’s one of the largest lakes in the Southeast and boasts a mammonth 962 miles of shoreline.
Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District Whether you’re on the water, in the water, or just beside this oasis, Lake Hartwell is a little slice of Heaven on Earth.
Flickr/Sarah McKagen
South Carolina State Parks Want to check it out in person? Lake Hartwell State Park is a fabulous place to start. From fishing and boating to picnicking and camping, this state park is a great resource for accessing and enjoying Lake Hartwell.
Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
Yelp/Regulator G There are also several restaurants on the water’s edge at Lake Hartwell. The lake is so big the restaurants are located in several different towns.
Yelp/Lee H Shown in the two photos above, Nami Asian Bistro at the Portman Marina in Anderson offers exquisite views in a peaceful and serene setting. Apparently, they also have a lobster sushi roll as big as your forearm!
Yelp/Danielle B South Carolina is home to several outstanding man-made lakes. Lake Hartwell just may be the best kept secret of them all. This little slice of Heaven on Earth is the perfect spot to get away from it all.
If you’re looking for a new place to “discover” in the Palmetto State, check out Lake Hartwell. It’s a delightful oasis that is sure to create unforgettable memories for years to come.
Flickr/Scott Ritchie
TripAdvisor/Richard M
Lake Hartwell is a man-made reservoir on the border between South Carolina and Georgia.
Yelp/Danielle B
Flickr/Curtis Palmer
It’s one of the largest lakes in the Southeast and boasts a mammonth 962 miles of shoreline.
Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District
Whether you’re on the water, in the water, or just beside this oasis, Lake Hartwell is a little slice of Heaven on Earth.
Flickr/Sarah McKagen
South Carolina State Parks
Want to check it out in person? Lake Hartwell State Park is a fabulous place to start. From fishing and boating to picnicking and camping, this state park is a great resource for accessing and enjoying Lake Hartwell.
Yelp/Regulator G
There are also several restaurants on the water’s edge at Lake Hartwell. The lake is so big the restaurants are located in several different towns.
Yelp/Lee H
Shown in the two photos above, Nami Asian Bistro at the Portman Marina in Anderson offers exquisite views in a peaceful and serene setting. Apparently, they also have a lobster sushi roll as big as your forearm!
South Carolina is home to several outstanding man-made lakes. Lake Hartwell just may be the best kept secret of them all. This little slice of Heaven on Earth is the perfect spot to get away from it all.
Have you been to, or do you live near Lake Hartwell? We’d love to know (and see your amazing photos) in our comments on Facebook!
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