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Loving

Lake Hartwell

A 1,000-mile shoreline hug By Lydia Cobb

Here in the foothills by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by Lake Hartwell State Park is where
1963 for flood control and hydropower the Tugaloo River feeds into the lake.
of the Blue Ridge
electricity. Today, Lake Hartwell is central Visitors enjoy sightings of bald eagles,
Mountains, Anderson to our community and quality of life. white-tailed deer, and beavers along the
County is a natural Did you know approximately 11 million shores. You can fish from the 100-foot
destination for outdoor visitors come to the lake annually? Not pier and drop a kayak in at two boat
hard to believe when you realize two ramps. It’s one of nine campgrounds
adventure seekers. South Carolina state parks sit along around the lake.

the lake’s shores. “Families can enjoy beautiful scenery,
s host for the Bassmaster Sadlers Creek State Park sits on a such as sunrises and sunsets, magnificent
Classic in recent years, the peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell. fall colors, and see an abundance
56,000-acre Lake Hartwell is Camping is available on 37 lakefront of wildlife around the lake,” said
A renowned as one of the top sites, and fishing from a 100-foot pier. Lake Hartwell State Park Manager
fishing lakes in the country. Sadler’s Creek is ideal for gatherings Robert Dinkins.
One of the most popular lakes in the at the lakeside pavilion and two rental Visitors are encouraged to treat the
Southeast, Lake Hartwell was constructed picnic shelters. lake like their own home, Dinkins added.

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