Poplar Springs Near Hartwell, GA

About Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartwell Lake. Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

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2026 (Current year)

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Location & Directions for Poplar Springs

5625 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643 United States

Elevation: 215 ft

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Getting There

From GA 77/State Route 366, take the first right onto Knox Bridge Crossing Road/GA 59. After two miles make a slight right onto Powers Road. Turn right onto GA 398 North, follow for 3.5 mi, then follow the brown directional signs to the site. 2...

Nearest town

Hartwell, GA - 59 mi

About over 1 hr (82 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

Day-use only facility. Camping is not allowed.
There is a $7 per vehicle fee for boat launching
Shelter is reservable from 1 May - 4 September. Shelter reservations can be made 365 days in advance.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash (6 ft or less) or otherwise physically restrained.
Day use area open from 1 May - 9 September.
NO AMPLIFIED SOUND SYSTEMS.