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
Most popular amenities
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
Stuart A
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9
no negative comments. pleasant stay, pretty campground.
Stuart A
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9
no negative comments. pleasant stay, pretty campground.
Pamela C
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: W24
Great. Small campground. My family has been staying at Watsadler for 40 years. Love it!
Kenny B
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: W24
Very clean and wonderful water views
Pamela C
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: W24
Great. Small campground. My family has been staying at Watsadler for 40 years. Love it!
Kenny B
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: W24
Very clean and wonderful water views
Alex M
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: W9
The camp hosts were very friendly. The park has cleared some trees and undergrowth especially around the bathhouse and walkway paths making less spooky and nice to travel through. Two new camp hosts sites making them a little more central and spaced around in the campground. The only big issue we had this time was people not picking up after their dogs. We have three mini schaunzers which we picked up after each and every time.
Wish people would be more respectful and not ruin it for others. No one wants to step in poo or have their pets get hookworms or any other kind of issues from lazy pet owners.
30’ TT - site has a downhill slope at the entrance. The site itself is approx 5 1/2 “ lower (out of level) on the passenger side/lake side. It was also out of whack front to back. Manageable if you have plenty of stackers to even things out. Overall - nice site.
Fire pit-picnic table and grill area are on a lower level (6/7 crosstie steps lower) than the upper campsite area. Worked ok for us- might not be so great if you have little ones.
T mobile / Verizon both were 2-3 bars. T mobile kinda faded in an out - but somewhat reliable with 5g hotspot. Cell coverage seemed to be about the same all over the park.
Other than the pet owners who are to disrespectful to clean up after their dogs (mostly large breed dog piles) it was fairly quiet and peaceful. Did not use the bath facilities- so can’t comment on those. We raked up and burned pine cones picked up some minor trash- bottle caps/few cig butts- and blew the steps/picnic area off. Leave it cleaner than you found it is our motto. Maybe someday everyone will!
Brenda T
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9
Campsite #12 was clean and allows a reasonable amount of privacy. Nice grounds to walk around and explore. The lake is beautiful!
Alex M
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: W9
The camp hosts were very friendly. The park has cleared some trees and undergrowth especially around the bathhouse and walkway paths making less spooky and nice to travel through. Two new camp hosts sites making them a little more central and spaced around in the campground. The only big issue we had this time was people not picking up after their dogs. We have three mini schaunzers which we picked up after each and every time.
Wish people would be more respectful and not ruin it for others. No one wants to step in poo or have their pets get hookworms or any other kind of issues from lazy pet owners.
30’ TT - site has a downhill slope at the entrance. The site itself is approx 5 1/2 “ lower (out of level) on the passenger side/lake side. It was also out of whack front to back. Manageable if you have plenty of stackers to even things out. Overall - nice site.
Fire pit-picnic table and grill area are on a lower level (6/7 crosstie steps lower) than the upper campsite area. Worked ok for us- might not be so great if you have little ones.
T mobile / Verizon both were 2-3 bars. T mobile kinda faded in an out - but somewhat reliable with 5g hotspot. Cell coverage seemed to be about the same all over the park.
Other than the pet owners who are to disrespectful to clean up after their dogs (mostly large breed dog piles) it was fairly quiet and peaceful. Did not use the bath facilities- so can’t comment on those. We raked up and burned pine cones picked up some minor trash- bottle caps/few cig butts- and blew the steps/picnic area off. Leave it cleaner than you found it is our motto. Maybe someday everyone will!
Brenda T
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9
Campsite #12 was clean and allows a reasonable amount of privacy. Nice grounds to walk around and explore. The lake is beautiful!
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 5, 2026
