Watsadler
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Hartwell Lake, near Hartwell, Georgia.
Summary
Watsadler is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Hartwell Lake, about 88 miles (straight line) from Asheville. It has 49 overnight sites (including 49 electric sites), and it is listed as open year-round. RVs and trailers up to 50 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 50-amp electric hookups available.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers page. It says: “Recreation.gov/RIDB facility text: area is open year-round”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (18)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑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 Watsadler
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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
- With 49 sites it is the #47 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 54% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (49 electric sites).
- 98% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 49 of 49 sites; campfires allowed on 49 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Asheville ~88 mi, Atlanta ~98 mi, Knoxville ~127 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
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.
Dump stations near Watsadler
No standalone dump station is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 25 miles.
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Crescent (2.9 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimmingWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oaks Hartwell Lake |
0.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Elrod Ferry Hartwell Lake |
1.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Crescent ↗ Hartwell Lake |
2.9 | SC | — | 4 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Hartwell Lakeside Park Campground Hartwell Lakeside Park |
4.5 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 74 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Springfield ↗ Hartwell Lake |
7.2 | SC | — | 79 | E 50A W S | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Singing Pines ↗ Hartwell Lake |
10.2 | 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.