AREA
MAPS:
Lake Hartwell is located mostly in Anderson County, SC at the northeast border of Georgia and the northwest border of South Carolina at Interstate 85. This area is often referred to as the "Upstate".
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Lake Hartwell Association Interactive Map
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AREA WEATHER:
The climate is best described as "moderate". Summers are warm with temperatures occasionally reaching over 90. Winters are mild although several nights will go below freezing.
Normal high & low temperatures: JAN:51-32, FEB:56-34, MCH:65-42, APR:73-50, MAY:80-58, JUN:87-66, JUL:89-69, AUG:88-69, SEP:82-63, OCT:73-50, NOV:64-42, DEC:55-35
Average annual rainfall: 46.25 inches --------- Average annual snowfall: 3.5 inches
BIKING
& DRIVING TOURS:
East of scenic SC Hwy 11 is farmland & rolling hills. To the Northwest are country roads along the lakes and rivers. North are the mountains. Most back roads are paved, perfect for family bicycle trips. The National Forests have many trails for mountain biking.
Guide to Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina
Mountain Waters Scenic Drive - This 125 mile loop covers three states and several waterfalls.
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway - This 115 mile scenic drive parallels I-85 from Exit 1 to Gaffney.
Mountain ATV Rentals and Tours: Murphy, NC and Blairsville, GA.Savannah River Scenic Byway 110 mile drive south of Lake Hartwell
ENTERTAINMENT:
Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park Lavonia, GA - 2 miles S of I-85 Exit 59 - Bluegrass Saturdays 8pm 706-356-1092
Clemson University frequently offers exhibits and concerts. Clemson Events Calendars
EVENTS:
FARMERS
MARKETS
AND
"PYO"
(
Pick Your Own
)
ORCHARDS:
Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmers Market Largest flea market in the southeast USA
Callaham's Orchards - (Peaches June-Aug) - Belton, SC (864-338-0810)
Denver Downs Farm Market - Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC (864-261-8390)
Happy Berry, The Six Mile, SC (864-350-9345)
Hardy Berry Farm Strawberries April-May (PYO) - Anderson, SC (864-224-5441)
Hillside Country Farm Market - Hwy 441, Tiger, GA (706-782-0858)
Hunter Farms & Greenhouses (Strawberries & Produce) Easley, SC - (864-859-2978)
Jaemor Farm Market - GA 365, Alto, GA (770-869-0999)
GOLF:
Anderson Country Club (18) Anderson, SC
Boscobel Country Club (18) Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC - 864-646-3991
Cateechee Golf Club (18) Hartwell, Ga - (706) 856-4653
Cobb's Glen Country Club (18): Anderson, SC - 864-226-7688
Oconee Country Club (18) Hwy 123, Seneca, SC - 864-882-8037Pickens Country Club (18) Pickens, SC
Pine Lake Golf Club (18) Anderson, SC
Stone Creek Cove (18) - Only three miles from Hartwell Heaven!
Table Rock Resort (18): Hwy 11, Pickens, SC - 864-878-2030
Walker GC (18) Clemson University, SC - 864-656-0236
Woodhaven (9) Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC - 864-646-9511
HORSEBACK RIDING:
Oak Run Stables Pendleton, SC
Omega Farms Equestrian Services Anderson, SC
Stoneridge Equestrian Center Liberty, SC
Tiger Brook Stables Anderson, SC
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES:
Skyscapes Of America - Hot Air Balloon Flights Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 221-0552
MISC. ACTIVITIES:
Firelake Paintball, Skateboarding and catfishing near Belton, SC
Greenville County South Carolina Bird Club
Kid-Venture Super playground in Anderson
Brush Creek Sporting Club North Georgia's premiere sporting clays and hunt club. Colbert, GA
Trap & Skeet - Sportsmans Gun and Archery Club - Hwy 172 Royston, GA - 800-451-7626, 706-245-5010
RACING:
Anderson Motor Speedway Friday night racing - 3/8 mile asphalt - Seats 5,000
Lavonia Speedway Dirt track - Hwy 77 Lavonia, GA (706-356-2220)
Toccoa Speedway Georgia's oldest dirt track - Hwy 17 Toccoa, GA (706-282-0171)
Westminster Speedway Friday night 4/10 mile dirt track racing - Westminster, SC
RAFTING & CANOEING:
Chattooga Rafting Center Raft, canoe, kayak rentals - Long Creek, SC
Headwaters Outfitters Scenic canoe & kayak tours - North Carolina Float Trips 704-877-3106Nantahala Outdoor Center Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking - Seven different river outposts along the Smoky Mountain National Park, NC
South Eastern Expeditions (Chattooga & Ocoee River) 800-868-7238
Chattooga River Chattooga River information page
Wild Water Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-762-2463
Wildwood Canoe Outpost (Chattahoochee River) - Helen, GA - 706-865-4451
RESTAURANTS:
Applebees Anderson and Greenville
Cracker Barrel I-85 at Interstate Blvd
Hooters I-85 at Interstate Blvd
Logans Roadhouse Clemson Blvd - Anderson
Longhorn Steakhouse Clemson Blvd - Anderson
Olive Garden Anderson and Greenville
Red Lobster Clemson Blvd - Anderson
Texas Roadhouse Clemson Blvd - Anderson
Wild Wing Cafe I-85 at Interstate Blvd
SHOPPING:
Anderson Mall Anderson Mall is anchored by Belk, JCPenney, Sears and Dillard's. Clemson Blvd west of Downtown Anderson.
SIGHT SEEING & HISTORICAL AREAS:
Golden Creek Mill Easley, SC - 864-859-1958
Oconee Station Walhalla, SC - Historic Site - Hwy 11 - 864-638-0079
South Carolina Botanical Garden At Clemson University 864-656-4789Savannah River Scenic Byway 110 mile drive south of Lake Hartwell
Tallulah Gorge State Park South of Clayton GA on US 441 Spectacular gorge, excellent interpretative center (706-754-7970)
Traveler's Rest Toccoa, GA - Hwy 123 at the lake 19th century stagecoach inn - Tours (706-886-2256)
World of Energy Seneca, SC - Nuclear power plant and visitors center - 864-885-4600
STATE PARKS:
TRAILS & WATERFALLS:
This area has thousands of miles of trails and hundreds of waterfalls. We have listed here only a few of the most well known.
Blue Ridge Guide Service Fishing and waterfall tours on Lake Jocassee 864-638-9433
Brasstown Falls Hwy 76 to Brasstown road
Chau-Ram Falls Westminster, SC - US 76 W 2 Mi - 30 foot cascade - Oconee County park. (Closed Jan & Feb)
Issaqueena Falls Walhalla, SC - Hwy 28 N 6 mi - 100 foot falls - short steep trail.
Panther Creek Trail & Falls Clayton, GA - Hwy 441 south.
Toccoa Falls Toccoa, GA - Hwy 17 - Admission.
Whitewater Falls Salem, SC - Highest in eastern US.
South Carolina Trails
