Elrod Ferry
Reed Creek, Georgia · 669 ft · In Hartwell Recreation Area
Photos: USACE
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 669 ft (204 m)669 ft204 m
Sites2
Elrod Ferry lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 2 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Hartwell Recreation Area 8
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Watsadler5 loops · W1, W18, W24, W42, W9 · $36–$76 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov1.6 mi
- Big Oaks$150 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.1 mi
- Big Water CampgroundCampground · facts not yet known3.2 mi
- Springfield$36–$76 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.1 mi
- Broyles$75 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Coneross Park$26–$76 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov16 mi
Also in the park: 3 group areas
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- Drinking water
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About
Overview
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 3 designated swim areas/beaches, 1 volleyball pit, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The area experiences intense public use during the peak recreation season.
Recreation
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is available for visitors' convenience, and three designated swimming beaches are located around the facility. Facilities
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Elrod Ferry: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny85°64°
- ThuSunny85°66°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain84°52°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain65°48°
- SunSunny63°50°
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Location and contact
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