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Lake Hartwell State Park
19138-A SC-11, Fair Play, SC 29643
State park🪢 Leash required
680 acres · 2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
1,240 reviews
On Lake Hartwell in Fair Play's state park, leashed dogs roam trails and the lake-shore campground. Enjoy shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Pack sunscreen for open waterfront areas.
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- Park
- Lake Hartwell State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Fair Play, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.5083, -82.8833
- Size
- 680 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 680 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
680-acre park on 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell. Leashed dogs on trails + lake-shore campground.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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