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

Shelly L

Verified

April 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: W24

5

Host were wonderful, friendly and informative. Park, bathhouses and restrooms were clean. Lots were waterside with easy access.

Shelly L

Verified

April 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: W24

5

Host were wonderful, friendly and informative. Park, bathhouses and restrooms were clean. Lots were waterside with easy access.

Kristen F

Verified

April 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: W24

5

Watsadler is a great little campground. The sites are situated on several peninsulas on Lake Hartwell. The sites on our loop (24-41) all have views and access to the lake. Launching a small boat or kayak is possible from the sites in the high 30s and 40-41. The sites in the low to mid 30s appeared to adjoin deeper water where larger boats could anchor.

The campground hosts were friendly and diligent. Everything was well-kept and clean. And despite the large number of children on spring break, other campers and kids were courteous and adhered to quiet hours.

The town of Hartwell is 10 minutes away with lots of restaurants, fast food, and major chain stores for hardware and groceries.

Watsadler is very hard to get into, but it’s definitely worth the effort!

Kristen F

Verified

April 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: W24

5

Watsadler is a great little campground. The sites are situated on several peninsulas on Lake Hartwell. The sites on our loop (24-41) all have views and access to the lake. Launching a small boat or kayak is possible from the sites in the high 30s and 40-41. The sites in the low to mid 30s appeared to adjoin deeper water where larger boats could anchor.

The campground hosts were friendly and diligent. Everything was well-kept and clean. And despite the large number of children on spring break, other campers and kids were courteous and adhered to quiet hours.

The town of Hartwell is 10 minutes away with lots of restaurants, fast food, and major chain stores for hardware and groceries.

Watsadler is very hard to get into, but it’s definitely worth the effort!

Brett S

Verified

April 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: W1

4

We loved this campground. It was our first time going and didn’t realize some of the waterfront was rocky… so if you need direct water access for kids, kayaks, etc. make sure you either scout it out or ask for opinions online. We know for next time! It was quiet and perfect for how we like to camp. Our site was easy to access and roomy, even for our 39 ft bumper pull! Bathhouses aren’t the best (water pressure, privacy: there was no door to the showers themselves), but they were clean! We will be back again!

Brett S

Verified

April 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: W1

4

We loved this campground. It was our first time going and didn’t realize some of the waterfront was rocky… so if you need direct water access for kids, kayaks, etc. make sure you either scout it out or ask for opinions online. We know for next time! It was quiet and perfect for how we like to camp. Our site was easy to access and roomy, even for our 39 ft bumper pull! Bathhouses aren’t the best (water pressure, privacy: there was no door to the showers themselves), but they were clean! We will be back again!

Tabitha F

Verified

April 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: W9

3

I enjoy our stayed just don't like cause you don't have code to get in and out my daughter fell and hurt her ankle and had to wait until the next day to take her to the er.

Tabitha F

Verified

April 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: W9

3

I enjoy our stayed just don't like cause you don't have code to get in and out my daughter fell and hurt her ankle and had to wait until the next day to take her to the er.

Kathleen S

Verified

April 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: W18

5

The one problem I had with the campground was the fact that the shower stalls in the women's bathroom did not have any kind of locking door on them. Anyone could walk in the bathhouse, which was in a campground loop that was closed, and walk right into where you were taking a shower. Only a shower curtain was between you and anyone walking in. This made me feel unsafe. I didn't have any problem, but it made me uncomfortable enough that I probably won't return, even though the campground was lovely.

Kathleen S

Verified

April 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: W18

5

The one problem I had with the campground was the fact that the shower stalls in the women's bathroom did not have any kind of locking door on them. Anyone could walk in the bathhouse, which was in a campground loop that was closed, and walk right into where you were taking a shower. Only a shower curtain was between you and anyone walking in. This made me feel unsafe. I didn't have any problem, but it made me uncomfortable enough that I probably won't return, even though the campground was lovely.

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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