About Watsadler
Number of accommodations: 49
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (1246)
What Guests Are Saying
Watsadler campground is highly praised for its friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained sites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among families. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean campsites with convenient access to amenities and nearby restaurants. Some reviews mention issues with restroom facilities and water temperature, but overall, visitors express enjoyment and a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Watsadler campground is highly praised for its friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained sites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among families. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean campsites with convenient access to amenities and nearby restaurants. Some reviews mention issues with restroom facilities and water temperature, but overall, visitors express enjoyment and a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Lisa R
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: W9
We (my entire family) have camped at Watsadler for approximately 20 years. We have never had a problem until 1/26/22 when we arrived. The office was closed like we knew it would be (winter hours). We know to make sure to check in the next day (like we always have). We were trying to back the camper in when the lady (camp attendant) came and was very rude and asked "did you not hear me yelling for you?" Um no...we would have stopped if we did. She had to take our drivers license to the office and "check us in". We have never had to show our drivers license. The next day, we were walking with our grandchildren and the Man (park attendant) came up to us and asked if we were camping and we said yes. he said what sites? We told him what sites. He asked again what sites...then for the third time he asked again what sites. Did he not believe us the first 2 times???? After that another family member came to visit for a while. She told the lady she wanted to visit site 19. She received a pass and came to the site. The lady came down there and said aren't you supposed to be on site 19. She said yes but this is my family too. Mind you she was on site 18 at the time. The lady said I gave you the wrong pass and I need it back before I can give you the correct one. I went to the lady and told her I wanted to speak to a Ranger. She said she can call a Ranger down there to speak to us. She asked if there was a problem. I told her we have camped here for more than 15 years and have NEVER been harrassed like we have been this time. Evidently she didn't call the Ranger (or they didn't want to hear it). NO ONE EVER CAME TO TALK TO US. We have always loved Watsadler because all the attendants were so nice but I don't know if we will return until they do something about the current Park Attendants. The ones on the right when you come in the gate.
Lisa R
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: W9
We (my entire family) have camped at Watsadler for approximately 20 years. We have never had a problem until 1/26/22 when we arrived. The office was closed like we knew it would be (winter hours). We know to make sure to check in the next day (like we always have). We were trying to back the camper in when the lady (camp attendant) came and was very rude and asked "did you not hear me yelling for you?" Um no...we would have stopped if we did. She had to take our drivers license to the office and "check us in". We have never had to show our drivers license. The next day, we were walking with our grandchildren and the Man (park attendant) came up to us and asked if we were camping and we said yes. he said what sites? We told him what sites. He asked again what sites...then for the third time he asked again what sites. Did he not believe us the first 2 times???? After that another family member came to visit for a while. She told the lady she wanted to visit site 19. She received a pass and came to the site. The lady came down there and said aren't you supposed to be on site 19. She said yes but this is my family too. Mind you she was on site 18 at the time. The lady said I gave you the wrong pass and I need it back before I can give you the correct one. I went to the lady and told her I wanted to speak to a Ranger. She said she can call a Ranger down there to speak to us. She asked if there was a problem. I told her we have camped here for more than 15 years and have NEVER been harrassed like we have been this time. Evidently she didn't call the Ranger (or they didn't want to hear it). NO ONE EVER CAME TO TALK TO US. We have always loved Watsadler because all the attendants were so nice but I don't know if we will return until they do something about the current Park Attendants. The ones on the right when you come in the gate.
Russell D
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: W18
Nice campground. Decent facilities. moderate distance between sites. Not a huge amount of hiking here, but you can make your way along the lakeshore.
Russell D
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: W18
Nice campground. Decent facilities. moderate distance between sites. Not a huge amount of hiking here, but you can make your way along the lakeshore.
Jack b
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
Every site is beautiful. The host was the nicest I've ever come across
Jack b
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
Every site is beautiful. The host was the nicest I've ever come across
Hannah B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
We had a wonderful time camping at Watsadler. Our site was beautiful, staff was extremely nice. We really enjoyed it.
Jerry H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: W18
The only complaint is that there was only 1 bathhouse open and it was at the boat ramp not near the campsite that were in use for winter. Which really is only an issue when it's raining.
Chris H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: W9
Very nice campground, some sites are a little to close for our liking, sites are level .
Hannah B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
We had a wonderful time camping at Watsadler. Our site was beautiful, staff was extremely nice. We really enjoyed it.
Location Watsadler
Address:
Note: This Is Not The Address For Campground. Mail All Campground Correspondence To: , Us Army Corps Of Engineers Hartwell Lake, 5625 Anderson Hwy
Hartwell, GA, 30643
United States
Watsadler Campground Address: 286 Watsadler Road, Hartwell, Ga 30643.
From I-85 North in Georgia, take exit 177 onto Highway 77 towards Hartwell, Georgia. In Hartwell, take Hwy 29 North towards Anderson, South Carolina. Continue approximately 4 miles, take a Left onto Watsadler Road; entrance will be a short distance down on the right.
From I-85 South in South Carolina, take exit 14 (Hwy 187) and follow Hwy 187 until the 4-way stop with Hwy 29. Take a right onto Hwy 29 towards Hartwell, Georgia. After crossing into Georgia, continue approximately 1.5 miles and take a right onto Watsadler Road, campground will be a short distance down on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.3439 / -82.8414
Elevation: 207 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The entrance gate opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m.; check-in must be completed before 10 p.m.
- Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 2 p.m.
Site types & loops
- Only one wheeled camping unit is allowed per site, and it must be parked on the designated gravel area; tents are also restricted to this area.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles, including golf carts and electric scooters, are not allowed in the campground.
- Only registered vehicles are allowed; each site can register up to 3 vehicles, which must be parked in designated gravel areas.
Safety & rules
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises.
- The maximum stay is 14 days within a 30-day period; changing names or campsites to extend this stay is prohibited.
- Fireworks and firearms are not allowed in the campground.
- Campsites must be kept clean, with trash properly contained and removed; do not leave litter behind.
- Inflatables and carnival-type rides are not allowed in the campground.
Pets
- Pets must be either caged, penned, or leashed (maximum 6 feet); pets are not allowed on swim beaches, playgrounds, or in restrooms.
Fees & deposits
- Senior and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees, but must show their pass and ID at check-in.
Site capacity
- A maximum of 10 campers are allowed per site, and all campers must be at least 18 years old and occupy the site.
Utilities
- Gray water must be disposed of at the campground dump station.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires must use only dead wood from the ground and must be contained in designated fire rings; do not move firewood.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
