Camping Near Lake Hartwell, SC

Planning camping near Lake Hartwell? Carolina Camp Cedar in Pickens, SC puts you within an easy drive of one of the largest reservoirs in the Southeast — while giving you a resort to come home to. Straddling the South Carolina–Georgia line near Clemson, Lake Hartwell offers more than 950 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, and swimming, and it pairs perfectly with a Clemson game-day weekend or a lakes-and-mountains road trip.

A Big Lake With Plenty to Do

Lake Hartwell is a boater's and angler's favorite, known for excellent bass and striper fishing, wide-open water for skiing and tubing, and plenty of public ramps and day-use parks. Because it sits just minutes from Clemson University, it's an ideal add-on to a campus visit, graduation weekend, or football Saturday — spend the morning on the water and the afternoon at Death Valley.

Your Comfortable Home Base

Skip the crowded lakeside sites and settle into Carolina Camp Cedar instead — modern, spacious, and full of amenities, with the lake, the mountains, and Clemson all a short drive away.

See the Whole Upcountry

Lake Hartwell is one of three great lakes on your doorstep. Explore Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee too, plus Table Rock State Park and Clemson. Start planning with our upstate South Carolina camping guide.

Camping Near Lake Hartwell: FAQs

How far is Carolina Camp Cedar from Lake Hartwell?

Carolina Camp Cedar in Pickens, SC is a short drive from Lake Hartwell and Clemson — an easy base for camping near Lake Hartwell, lake days and game-day weekends alike.

Can I go camping near Lake Hartwell in an RV or a cabin?

Yes. Carolina Camp Cedar offers full-hookup RV sites and modern cabins, so camping near Lake Hartwell comes with real comfort, on-site golf and dinner at Tavern 53.