Lake Hartwell

This beautiful 56,000 acre lake provides a scenic arena for outdoor lovers of all types and offers accommodations to fit every budget. You can choose from several hotels/motels, bed & breakfasts, vacation rental homes, state park cabins, or one of 700 family campsites.

Enjoy all types of water sports including skiing, motorboating, sailing, jet skiing, and canoeing. If it’s fishing you enjoy, just waiting to be caught are largemouth bass, hybrid bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, bream and walleyed pike. The natural sand beaching along the shoreline are perfect for swimming, picnicking or just relaxing.

Lake Hartwell is also a fantastic place for birdwatching. Over 250 species of birds inhabit the area regularly. You can see anything from wild turkey and Canadian geese to the endangered peregrine falcon and American bald eagle.

165 Athens St/PO Box 151 Carnesville, GA 30521 | Phone: 706-384-4659 | Email: chamber@franklin-county.com