Army Corps of Engineers · Hartwell Lake · Starr, SC

Crescent

Must be reserved A minimum of two days in advance of arrival date. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two separate reservable loops. The site presently offers 2 park attendant/volunteer host campsites, 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and gravel roads and parking areas throughout.

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Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

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Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

4 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
LOOP A Sites 1-10A40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront100 / 30Yes
LOOP B Sites 1-22B35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront220 / 66Yes
LOOP A Sites 1-10No
LOOP B Sites 1-22No

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The site presently offers 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and gravel roads and parking areas throughout. No boat ramp or courtesy dock is available at this site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Crescent40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.51 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.24 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.89 inches of precipitationApril: 3.64 inches of precipitationMay: 3.54 inches of precipitationJune: 4.41 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.29 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.45 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.91 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.57 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.09 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.87 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.7°F averageFebruary: 45.8°F averageMarch: 52.4°F averageApril: 60.8°F averageMay: 69.4°F averageJune: 77.1°F averageJuly: 80.7°F averageAugust: 79.0°F averageSeptember: 73.3°F averageOctober: 62.4°F averageNovember: 52.0°F averageDecember: 45.6°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hartwell Dam, 3 miles from the campground at 690 feet, station USC00094138 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year.

Getting there

From Hartwell, Georgia, take Hwy 29 north for approximately 8 miles (you will cross into South Carolina). Turn left onto Ginn Road. Take the first left onto Campers Way and continue straight to the campground.

Nearest townStarr, South Carolina
Coordinates34.3811° N, 82.8164° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates.
  • Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night use fee.
  • Reserved campsites will be held until check out time ( 2 p.m.) on the day following your scheduled arrival date. If you do not arrive at campground by 2 p.m. to fulfill your reservation, your reservation will be cancelled and you will be assessed a $20 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee.
  • If your reservation is for one night and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10 service fee.
  • Refunds:
  • To insure fairness for all Recreation.gov customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 6 or 12 month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation is made.
  • Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days after scheduled departure date. Refunds may be requested through NNRS Customer Service at 888-448-1474. Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Cash and check purchases will be refunded by check and may take up to 8 weekds for approval and processing.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗14.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗15.6 mi
RV sales & serviceNash RV Service LLC ↗42 mi

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Worth a stop

The campground is a short drive away from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.

Natural features

Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.

Recreation

Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. Sought-after species include largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass. The lake appeals to boaters of all kinds, whether their specialty is canoeing, sailing or motor boating. Coves and areas of quiet water provide water skiers with excellent surfaces. Swimmers will find sand beaches and designated swim areas along the shoreline.

Guidebooks for South Carolina

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  • Best Tent Camping: the Carolinas
    Johnny Molloy, 2019
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  • Camping South Carolina
    Melissa Watson, 2014
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  • Five-Star Trails: South Carolina Upstate
    Sherry Jackson, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crescent?

Sites at Crescent are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crescent?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Crescent?

Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Crescent have?

4 sites, including 4 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Crescent?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Crescent have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Crescent?

The site presently offers 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and grav

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Crescent?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crescent. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Crescent?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Crescent?

Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Crescent?

Starr, South Carolina. The campground is a short drive away from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.

Source: Getting there

What if Crescent is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Watsadler (2.9 mi), Springfield (4.5 mi), and Coneross Park (15.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby