Twin Lakes Day Use Area in SC -- Campground & RV Camping

Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre day-use site managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the shores of Hartwell Lake, five miles from Clemson. The heavily shaded park features a two-lane boat ramp, a courtesy dock, 27 picnic sites, two picnic shelters with water and electric service, two comfort stations, a playground, and two designated sandy swim beaches. While the site includes one volunteer host campsite, overnight guest camping is not offered. It serves as a major launch point for local fishing tournaments, with access to open water across the lake.

Getting there: From Interstate 85, take exit 14 to Highway 187 north. Immediately after passing Clemson Research Center, turn left on Fants Grove Road and follow directional signs to the park. 189 SHELTER DRIVE, Pendleton, SC 29670

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
• Buzzard Roost Mountain stands 754 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southwest.