Hart State Park Traditional Cache

Explore the undiscovered side of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Our Hidden Gems programs offer visitors ways to experience places on the parks they may not have seen before. At Hart State Park, take our Little Cricket Trail and look for our cache. There used to be an arboretum on this trail, so look for the signage that used to mark the trees on the trail. There are lots of big trees along the trail including pines and hardwoods, especially hickory trees. 

Swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing on Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hart Outdoor Recreation Area in northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 55,590-acre reservoir. The park’s boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. Visitors can also enjoy hiking/biking trails and a children’s playground. 

A self-registration campground is open seasonally, with most sites located on the scenic lake shore. Campsites feature water and electrical hook-ups, while hot showers and a pumping station are nearby.

Hart Outdoor Recreation Area

330 Hart Park Road

Hartwell, GA 30643

Hart County

706-213-2045

Accommodations & Facilities:

• 147 Acres

• 61 Campsites — self-registration; seasonal

• 16 Walk-In Campsites — self-registration; seasonal

• Boat Ramp

• Lake Hartwell

Reservation Season: March 15–September 15

Park Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

$5 parking. Annual passes available.

GeorgiaStateParks.org/Hart

Campground Notice:

• The campground is self-registration only. It is open on a first-come, first-served basis from March 15–September 15. 

Permission for this hide was given by: Clint Rouse, Park Manager, Richard B. Russell State Park and Hart State Park