Big Oaks
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Hartwell Lake, near Hartwell, Georgia.
Summary
Big Oaks in Hartwell Lake is about 88 miles (straight line) from Asheville; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Big Oaks
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~88 mi, Atlanta ~98 mi, Charlotte ~128 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimmingWater AccessWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsadler Open year-round Hartwell Lake |
0.6 | GA | — | 49 | E 50A W | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Elrod Ferry Hartwell Lake |
2.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Crescent ↗ Hartwell Lake |
3.0 | SC | — | 4 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Hartwell Lakeside Park Campground Hartwell Lakeside Park |
5.1 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 74 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Springfield ↗ Hartwell Lake |
7.4 | SC | — | 79 | E 50A W S | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Singing Pines ↗ Hartwell Lake |
10.0 | SC | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | n/a |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.