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Paynes Creek Boat Ramp

Paynes Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Hartwell Lake via a courtesy dock and boat ramp facility located within the Paynes Creek Campground on the Tugaloo River arm of the lake.

The ramp is paved with associated parking areas and is open seasonally (March 1 - October 31), with gate hours from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Additional amenities at the facility include restrooms, a dump station, swim beaches, and a 9.

5-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail.


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