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NRSO |
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Located at Hartwell Lake, one of the southeast's largest and most popular public recreation areas, Weldon Island is a summer day-use area that offers an ideal setting for a party, barbecue or simply a day of water activities with the family. Weldon Island boasts sweeping views of the nearly 56,000 acres of water that comprise Hartwell Lake. |
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From Interstate 85, take Exit 4 and turn East onto Old Dobbins Bridge Road.Turn right on Andersonville Road and follow the brown directional signs. Hattons Ford ramp is located at the end of Andersonville Road. |
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Weldon Island offers multiple picnic areas, complete with shelters, flush toilets and playgrounds. Parking is available on-site. |
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WELDON ISLAND |
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71488 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71488&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Day-use only facility Overnight camping is available at nine nearby campgrounds Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Nearby Lake Hartwell State Park offers nature trails, boat ramps and beach access for visitors looking to explore the area outside Weldon Island. |
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Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts nine campgrounds and 15 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps. |
| recreationDescription |
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. Nearby Hattons Ford boat ramp is available year-round for visitors' convenience. Bass fishing is a particularly popular pastime and with Striped bass regularly weighing in between 15 to 30 lbs, anglers come here year round to try their luck. |