Broyles
Hartwell Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: HARTWELL, SC, SC
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 three lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 1 comfort station, 1 playground, 1 designated swim area/beach, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Parking expansion to
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Broyles Recreation Area offers 24 acres with boat launch, fishing pier, designated swim area, and playground facilities. The location provides water access activities including boating, fishing, and swimming in a pine-forested setting.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Red Bat, Grasshopper Sparrow, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Bluebird, and Eastern Ratsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Broyles: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. The volunteer host campsite is the only overnight option; other facilities are day-use. Fishing pier and boat ramp available for water activities. Take Highway 24 from Interstate 85 exit 11 towards Anderson, SC, then turn right on Hattens Ford Road.
Skip Broyles if: You need electric or water hookups; no hookups available at most sites.. You require camping outside May through October; seasonal operations only.. You want more than 1 campsite; only 1 volunteer host campsite available for overnight camping..
Best time to visit Broyles: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Springfield (HARTWELL, SC), Oconee Point (HARTWELL, SC), Coneross Park (HARTWELL, SC), Twin Lakes (Sc) (HARTWELL, SC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Broyles
Cell signal at Broyles (HARTWELL, SC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 three lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 1 comfort station, 1 playground, 1 designated swim area/beach, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. Parking expansion to add approximately 30 additional boat trailer spaces and 8 single car spaces completed in 2018.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
The volunteer host campsite is the only overnight option; other facilities are day-use.
Fishing pier and boat ramp available for water activities.
Take Highway 24 from Interstate 85 exit 11 towards Anderson, SC, then turn right on Hattens Ford Road.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 85, take exit 11 to Highway 24 headed towards Anderson, SC. Turn right onto Hattens Ford Road and follow signs to the facility. 900 SMYZER ROAD, TOWNVILLE, SC 29689
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hartwell Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hartwell Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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