Singing Pines Recreation Area Shelter 2
Shelter 2
SINGING PINES Recreation Area
SINGING PINES Recreation Area Point Shelter 2 Side View
SINGING PINES Recreation Area Shelter 2 Side View

About Singing Pines

Singing Pines Recreation Area consists of 42 acres. The site presently offers day-use and boat-launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 57 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 5 mini-shelters, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playground areas, 2 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 fishing pier, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The area experiences high levels of intense public use during peak recreation season.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews

9 reviews

Summary

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Singing Pines offers a pleasant experience with friendly staff and helpful park hosts who ensure guest satisfaction. Shelter #2 provides excellent amenities, including covered picnic benches, water access, and proximity to a beach and playground. Though water levels were low, overall feedback is positive, highlighting the facility's enjoyable environment.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 9 reviews

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Henrika L T

June 5, 2021

Thank you for a wonderful anniversary/ family reunion. 2020 was a very hard year and my husband and I didn't get to celebrate our anniversary with family like always. Thank you for a very memorable experience. My family now wants me to do this annually.

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Karen H

September 5, 2021

Never a disappointment. We have officially decided to make this a family tradition.

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Jennifer W

July 2, 2022

We rented a pavilion for my daughter and future son in laws engagement party. The pavilion had everything we needed including water and electricity. They two large grills were perfect for cooking all our food and the view of the lake was beautiful. Bathrooms were clean(but no soap for hand washing) and a little bit of a walk from the pavilion. Not a big deal for most, but if you have anyone with walking issues they would need to drive to the restroom.

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Alex D

June 8, 2023

Great spot to have a birthday but price is a little to much because your paying for the whole day and will only be there for 3-4 hours and someone gets to sit after you free don’t like that at all

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Allyssa L

June 18, 2023

Area is close to beach/lake area and has lots of tables to sit.Experience is usually great but upon arrival another group was under our shelter and I had to wait on them to move all their items as well as move vehicles.Group made a mess in the shelter that I had to clean up before I could decorate for my party, was really angry because the reserved sign was up and I had paid but this group disregarded that and set up anyway.

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Michael K

August 30, 2025

Shelter #2 is a great location with covered picnic benches, water spigot, electrical outlets, 2 large grills, adjacent to playground and a beach on lake Hartwell, large parking area, 100 yds to nice bathrooms. Ranger was on hand to assist with any issues. We had a Very nice experience.

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Gary M

April 26, 2026

Park host were great. Checked on us to make sure everything was right.

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Jeff M

July 4, 2026

Great Experience reserved as they said it would be! Thank you very much

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Kelly F

August 2, 2026

I enjoyed the facility. Sad that the water level was so low. The rangers and other staff were very nice.

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Location & Directions for Singing Pines

6600 U.S. Hwy 29, Starr, SC 29684 United States

Elevation: 231 ft

Getting There

From Hartwell, Georgia. follow U.S. Highway 29 east for about 6 mi and look for signs. 6001 US HWY 29 SOUTH, Starr, SC 29684

Nearest town

Starr, SC - 6.3 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Singing Pines is accessible via U.S. Highway 29, which runs nearby. It is approximately 6 miles from Hartwell, Georgia, where U.S. Highway 29 can be accessed.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Day-use only. Camping is not allowed.
  • $7 fee per vehicle.
  • Shelter reservations can be made 365 days in advance.
  • Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash (6 ft or less) or otherwise physically restrained.
  • Boat Ramp is available year round. Day Use Area and picnic shelters open from 1 April - 30 September.
  • NO AMPLIFIED SOUND SYSTEMS.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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