Marinas on Lake Hartwell
Slips, fuel, ship stores, rentals and service, on both sides of the lake.
Fuel docks and boat-up restaurants can close early or move in low water. Call before you count on them.
Georgia side 2
Harbor Light Marina GA
Family-owned Georgia-side marina near I-85 exit 173 with one of the lake’s larger rental fleets; its site names Catfish Johnny’s as the restaurant while other listings say the space is now Tilly’s Tiki Bar & Grill.
Hartwell Marina (Sun Life Marinas – Lake Hartwell) GA Call ahead
Full-service Georgia-side marina now listed under Sun Life Marinas; the old hartwellmarina.com site shows only a placeholder page.
South Carolina side 3
Big Water Marina SC Call ahead
Marina resort on the south end with rentals, an RV campground, cabins and a seasonal restaurant; fuel is listed by third parties but not on the marina’s own homepage.
Clemson Marina SC Call ahead
Marina across the lake from Clemson University with rentals, a service center and an open-air grill; its website blocked automated fetches.
Portman Marina SC
Large slip marina near I-85 with a year-round restaurant and non-ethanol fuel dock.
Checked against each business’s own site or listing in November 2026. Hours change with the seasons and the water level, so call ahead. Something missing or wrong? Tell us.