Crescent
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- Feb–May, Sep–Dec
- best months
- 4 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 665 ft
- Near HartwellHartwell Recreation Area
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two separate reservable loops. The site presently offers 2 park attendant/volunteer host campsites, 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and gravel roads and parking areas throughout. No boat ramp or courtesy dock is available at this site.
Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec
Best time to visit Crescent
Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
53° / 32°
Feb
57° / 35°
Mar
64° / 40°
Apr
73° / 48°
May
81° / 58°
Jun
88° / 66°
Jul
91° / 70°
Aug
89° / 69°
Sep
83° / 63°
Oct
74° / 51°
Nov
64° / 40°
Dec
56° / 35°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hartwell Dam, GA, 3.1 mi away at 690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Crescent
4 sites for group and tent and RV camping