Army Corps of Engineers · Hartwell Lake · Hartwell, SC

Oconee Point

Oconee Point Campground consists of 70 acres of gently sloping area with a relatively dense cover of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers camping and boat-launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 70 public use camp sites with full water and electric hookups, 5 comfort stations (3 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

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Oconee PointOconee PointSITE 39SITE 55
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric70
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 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

70 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Pull-through35GravelPartial50 ampYes / YesLakefront10 / 3Yes
02Back-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
03Back-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
04Back-in20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
05Back-in20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
06Pull-through20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
07Pull-through20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
08Back-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
09Back-in35GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes
10Back-in30GravelPartial50 ampYes / –Lakefront10 / 3Yes

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.

Campground map of Oconee Point
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to USACE. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 44 is listed accessible

The site presently offers camping and boat-launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 70 public use camp sites with full water and electric hookups (30 and 50 amp), 5 comfort stations (3 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Oconee Point40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowFebruary: 4.36 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowMarch: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 4.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 5.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.07 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.9°F averageFebruary: 45.8°F averageMarch: 52.6°F averageApril: 60.8°F averageMay: 68.9°F averageJune: 76.4°F averageJuly: 79.8°F averageAugust: 78.6°F averageSeptember: 73.0°F averageOctober: 62.2°F averageNovember: 51.9°F averageDecember: 45.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Clemson Univ, 5 miles from the campground at 800 feet, station USC00381770 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 52 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Interstate 85 in South Carolina, take exit 11 onto State Highway 24 towards Townville. About 1.5 miles past Townville, turn right onto Coneross Creek Road. Proceed 2.5 miles and turn RIGHT onto South Friendship Road. Drive 3 miles to park entrance on LEFT. 200 OCONEE POINT RD, Seneca, SC 29678

Nearest townHartwell, South Carolina
Coordinates34.6017° N, 82.8708° 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

Dump stationDump station ↗under 0.1 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗11.2 mi
RV sales & serviceBob Ledford's Adventure Motorhomes ↗41.4 mi

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Worth a stop

Oconee Point 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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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Oconee Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Oconee Point?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Oconee Point?

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 Oconee Point have?

70 sites, including 70 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Oconee Point?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Oconee Point have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Oconee Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oconee Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Oconee Point?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Oconee Point?

Site 44 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Oconee Point?

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 Oconee Point?

Hartwell, South Carolina. Oconee Point 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 Oconee Point is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Coneross Park (1.7 mi), Twin Lakes (1.8 mi), and Springfield (11.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby