Georgia · Camping · Hartwell

Elrod Ferry

2
sites
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months
  • 2 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 672 ft
  • Near HartwellHartwell Recreation Area

Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 volleyball pit, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The area experiences intense public use during the peak recreation season.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Elrod Ferry

    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.

    1. Jan

      53° / 32°

    2. Feb

      57° / 35°

    3. Mar

      64° / 40°

    4. Apr

      73° / 48°

    5. May

      81° / 58°

    6. Jun

      88° / 66°

    7. Jul

      91° / 70°

    8. Aug

      89° / 69°

    9. Sep

      83° / 63°

    10. Oct

      74° / 51°

    11. Nov

      64° / 40°

    12. Dec

      56° / 35°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hartwell Dam, GA, 2 mi away at 690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Elrod Ferry

2 sites for group camping

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