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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Watsadler.
Rates, Sites & Availability
49 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
49 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Mike P
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
BEEN CAMPING AT WATSADLER 15 YRS OR MORE ALWAYS HAS BEEN GOOD EXCEPT FOR THE LAST TIME WE STAYED. WE GOT THERE EARLY AND WAS TOLD TO STAY ON SITE 1 UNTIL HE CAME AFTER US. AT 2:00 PM WE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE HOST. WHICH IS THE TIME YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE OFF THE SITE. WHEN WE GOT THERE THE MAN ON THE SITE WAS NOT IN NO HURRY TO GET OFF THE SITE. I ASK DID HE KNOW THAT HE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OUT BY 2:00. I THINK HE CALLED THE HOST MIKE HOLLIS AND MR. HOLLIS SHOWED UP WITH A VERY ANGRY, BAD ATTITUDE. ASKING ME WHY I DIDN'T STAY PUT AND THAT THIS IS A DEPUTY SHERIFF ON THE SITE ( DOES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PEOPLE). HE TOLD US WE COULD NOT COME BACK INSIDE THE CAMPGROUND ANYMORE TILL 3:00 PM FROM NOW ON. MR. HOLLIS DOESN'T NEED TO BE HOST OVER CAMPERS WITH THE FEELINGS HE SHOWED ME. I KNOW CHECK-IN TIME IS 3:00 BUT WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS BEFORE.
Mike P
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: W18
BEEN CAMPING AT WATSADLER 15 YRS OR MORE ALWAYS HAS BEEN GOOD EXCEPT FOR THE LAST TIME WE STAYED. WE GOT THERE EARLY AND WAS TOLD TO STAY ON SITE 1 UNTIL HE CAME AFTER US. AT 2:00 PM WE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE HOST. WHICH IS THE TIME YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE OFF THE SITE. WHEN WE GOT THERE THE MAN ON THE SITE WAS NOT IN NO HURRY TO GET OFF THE SITE. I ASK DID HE KNOW THAT HE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OUT BY 2:00. I THINK HE CALLED THE HOST MIKE HOLLIS AND MR. HOLLIS SHOWED UP WITH A VERY ANGRY, BAD ATTITUDE. ASKING ME WHY I DIDN'T STAY PUT AND THAT THIS IS A DEPUTY SHERIFF ON THE SITE ( DOES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PEOPLE). HE TOLD US WE COULD NOT COME BACK INSIDE THE CAMPGROUND ANYMORE TILL 3:00 PM FROM NOW ON. MR. HOLLIS DOESN'T NEED TO BE HOST OVER CAMPERS WITH THE FEELINGS HE SHOWED ME. I KNOW CHECK-IN TIME IS 3:00 BUT WE HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS BEFORE.
Ronald D
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: W9
Beautiful park; most sites are waterfront or waterview. Did not use restrooms. Multiple playgrounds.
Ronald D
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: W9
Beautiful park; most sites are waterfront or waterview. Did not use restrooms. Multiple playgrounds.
Rodney W
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: W42
We were camping on lot #45 last weekend and there was not a cooking grate on top of the new fire pit. The little cooking grill that is provided is not big enough nor is the best to cook on with wood. I was told by the camp host that the new fire pits that were being installed did not have cooking grates on them. That is the only thing that we cook on when we are camping there and we camp there about every other weekend.
Rodney W
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: W42
We were camping on lot #45 last weekend and there was not a cooking grate on top of the new fire pit. The little cooking grill that is provided is not big enough nor is the best to cook on with wood. I was told by the camp host that the new fire pits that were being installed did not have cooking grates on them. That is the only thing that we cook on when we are camping there and we camp there about every other weekend.
Linda W
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: W42
Very nice campground.
Linda W
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: W42
Very nice campground.
Gail R
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: W42
Site 51 had great tv reception. Last year site 19 had poor reception. Go figure. I love the park. Bathhouse nearest site 51 has no parking and it’s too far to walk for elderly.
Gail R
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: W42
Site 51 had great tv reception. Last year site 19 had poor reception. Go figure. I love the park. Bathhouse nearest site 51 has no parking and it’s too far to walk for elderly.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: June 5, 2026
