Watsadler Campground
Courtesy dock at boat ramp
Watsadler entrance sign
Watsadler Gatehouse
Watsadler Campground Boat Ramp

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

49 total sites

About Watsadler

Watsadler Campground is a 36 acre site consisting of a relatively dense cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The area is open year-round and is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations. The site presently offers camping and boat launching facilities to include 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 51 public campsites with full water/electric hookups, 3 comfort stations (2 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 playgrounds, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

49 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: W1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: W9 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: W18 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 40, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: W24 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 44, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 45, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 47, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 48, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 49, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 51, Loop: W42 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (1329)

What Guests Are Saying

Watsadler campground has received numerous positive reviews highlighting its clean facilities, friendly staff, and well-maintained grounds, making it a favorite for frequent campers. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and convenient location near shopping and dining options. However, some reviews mention areas needing improvement, such as bathroom cleanliness, maintenance of certain sites, and restrictions on golf carts, which detracted from their overall experience.

Review Summary

4.5
1329 reviews
5
70.2%
933
4
19.7%
262
3
6.2%
82
2
1.8%
24
1
2.1%
28

Kenny B

Verified

April 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: W24

5

Very clean and wonderful water views

Pamela C

Verified

April 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: W24

5

Great. Small campground. My family has been staying at Watsadler for 40 years. Love it!

Brenda T

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9

5

Campsite #12 was clean and allows a reasonable amount of privacy. Nice grounds to walk around and explore. The lake is beautiful!

Alex M

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: W9

4

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

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: W9

5

Campsite #12 was clean and allows a reasonable amount of privacy. Nice grounds to walk around and explore. The lake is beautiful!

Alex M

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: W9

4

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!

David K

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: W9

5

This campground is very well maintained. Site number 11 needs some kind of lake access to be perfect. Very shady spot.

David K

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: W9

5

This campground is very well maintained. Site number 11 needs some kind of lake access to be perfect. Very shady spot.

Richard S

Verified

April 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: W1

5

One of my favorite campgrounds when heading west. Always great hosts. The bathrooms are always being redone or something, but it doesn't cause any problems.

Richard S

Verified

April 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: W1

5

One of my favorite campgrounds when heading west. Always great hosts. The bathrooms are always being redone or something, but it doesn't cause any problems.

Location & Directions for Watsadler

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

Elevation: 207 ft

Getting There

<p>Watsadler Campground Address: 286 Watsadler Road, Hartwell, Ga 30643. <br>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 approxim...

Nearest town

Hartwell, GA - 6 mi

About 13 min to downtown

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: October 23, 2026

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