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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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 7
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Location Poplar Springs
Address:
5625 Anderson Hwy
Hartwell, GA, 30643
United States
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 miles, then follow the brown directional signs to the site. 2195 POPLAR SRPINGS RD Lavonia, GA 30643
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5206 / -82.0878
Elevation: 215 feet
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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers