Elrod Ferry

Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The area experiences intense public use during the peak recreation season. Day use and boat launching facilities consist of a gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 volleyball pit, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities, and three designated swimming beaches are located around the facility. 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 operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control and navigation; recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added later. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.