Corps to Begin Closing Campgrounds and Day Use Areas Friday

As the 2016 summer recreation season draws to a close, officials with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers have released their annual fall park closing schedule for Hartwell Lake.

The Corps plans to begin closing campgrounds and day-use areas Friday.

Elrod Ferry, Friendship, Poplar Springs, River Forks, Twin Lakes, and Weldon Island day use areas will close this Friday, September 9th.

Singing Pines and Twelve Mile Day Use areas will close Oct. 1.

Certain campgrounds around the lake will begin closing next month.

Coneross, Georgia River, Oconee Point, and Paynes Creek Campgrounds will close for the season Oct. 1.

Crescent and Springfield Campgrounds will close Nov. 1.

Twin Lakes and Watsadler Campgrounds will undergo partial closure starting Dec. 1.

Additionally, a number of day use areas will also begin closing later this week.

Ramp and fishing pier facilities at the above listed locations, and all other Corps-operated access areas not mentioned, will remain open throughout the year.

Camping reservations can be made up to six months in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777, or online at www.ReserveUSA.com.

For additional information, contact the Hartwell Dam and Lake Office toll free at 888-893-0678.