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97% Recommend52 ratings · 44 reviews
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· August 2022
Tent ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
The stay at Camp Cove started with great communication and effort from Jake! He made sure things were taken care of around the site and went above and beyond to provide ideas to enjoy the lake.
Jeff J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great campsite. Tons of privacy and cove with a rope swing, nothing better. Take a trip!!
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Trey T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Although we ended up renting the little Cabin that is close to the tent side due to the weather, we had a chance to check out the campsite as well. It is very well maintained and if you are a season primitive camper it is a wonderful spot. Water spigot is close and looks new. The Portable toilet is being maintained well, even though we didn't use the tent side there was a maintenance truck that check the toilet. In hot weather wonderful. Our host Jacob was very responsive and we can't thank him enough for letting us be his first guests at the new cabin. The Cabin is a fantastic option for people who want get outdoor experience but don't have a tent or don't want to pitch one. Pro/Con no cell service with Verizon. We loved the disconnect from electronics though and enjoyed kayaking and reading books instead of browsing on phones.
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Frauke W.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
This is such an amazing spot!!! Clean, private, and beautiful! Jacob was very responsive and helpful. No cell phone service which was a nice way to unwind. Close enough to civilization to not feel too off the grid. Will definitely stay here again!
Angela M.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
Very nice camping site. The tree canopy at the site was so cooling.
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Amy C.
2 reviews
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· June 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
Great private cove, clean drinking water and a Porta potty !… Will camp again!
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Ryan T.
5 years on Hipcamp
Very nice and quiet. We loved how secluded it was and beautiful area. Dock area is nice and taken care of and entering the water area was maintained and nice. We will be using this site again.
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Whitney H.
2 reviews
The site was amazing and situated nicely in the woods. There is a public road next to the site beyond the trees... but it's not traveled often and with the growth of the trees you hardly notice it's there (I'm sure in the fall and winter that might be a different story). There's a fresh water spicket, a porta-John outhouse, and fresh cut firewood all within walking distance to the site. The firewood was amazing to have since we arrived on a heavy raining day and having dry firewood was going to be an issue.
You can't see the lake from the site (I didn't realize this by the photos but it was fine). There's a ready made trail that takes you from the camp site to the fishing dock. There you will find the canoes and kayaks you can rent. There's also several life jackets you can use, and two wooden chairs you can sit on to enjoy the view.
The only thing I didn't enjoy was the constant crowing of the roosters and chickens one of the neighbors had... as well as several dogs barking. I understand this isn't the hosts fault, but would have been great to enjoy the peacefulness of nature. We're indifferent on returning because of the noise but our son loved it and didn't care to much either way... he loved the swimming and fishing.
Melissa R.
2 reviews
Camp site was everything it says. Awesome time! We will definitely be keeping this spot on our list of camp sites.
Adrienne R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Private camp area, pretty much quiet and secluded. We saw 6 cars go by all weekend and heard the roosters and dogs every now and then, but as long as our radio was up we could not hear them. Plenty of firewood onsite that Jacob keeps cut and ready to burn, which we appreciated as it was 37 both nights there. Definitely worth the visit and we hope to be back!
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Anita D.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· March 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
Booked a few weeks out and there was severe weather that weekend, rain , t-storms, cold down to 20 degrees and high winds. I often camp in the cold so I messaged Joshua that I wouldn’t use the reservation from Fri-Sun. It was inside cancellation window so he offered use of kayak if I booked again. Well within Hipcamp rules but could have moved to another weekend or something. Literally no dates were booked. Again, was very polite and followed the rules but I won’t book here again.
Brian F.
2 reviews
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· November 2021
Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
The site is exactly as described and such a peaceful and private area. Would definitely recommend.
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Belle S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Jacob, the host, has thought of everything. This is as beautiful and well put together of a property as it seems from the description and pictures. I was amazed at how private this site is given that it's on the lake. The porto is super clean, the tent pad is flat, and the parking is super easy. The cell reception is good too, two bars on my t-mobile. Highly recommend. Just bring ear plugs for the neighbors rooster in the morning - LOL!
Christopher K.
6 reviews
Great experience! The campsite was great and it’s a very short walk to the lake where you can fish or utilize one of the optional canoes or kayaks (for a small fee). There is a main road right beside the camp, but you are still a bit shielded thanks to the trees. Traffic is very minimal, so there isn’t much road noise at all. There are homes nearby, so you will hear dogs barking. None of that takes away from a great overall experience. Also, Jacob is very timely with any correspondence. I highly recommend!
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Chris B.
2 reviews
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· October 2021
Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
10 out of 10 recommend renting the kayaks and canoes. We had a great trip!
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Emma M.
2 reviews
Loved this place! Clean, private, plenty of firewood. Lake access was awesome, night fishing from the dock was a lot of fun under the stars. Maybe next time we might actually catch something. I plan on co.ing again!
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John B.
5 reviews
Google maps a lil misleading, had to drive down the street a lil further then we found a mailbox with the address. Paved road leading to the only campsite on natural land, u pass by portapotty on right side and the short trail to private dock in small section of lake away from boat traffic. Water toys offered for rent were in great shape. The hill to campsite is not for cars, my van scrapped when i drove up to unload so i say park at bottom and carry gear up hill to open land with large gravel tent spot, firepit with plenty of wood and seating, good tree covering with a balance of skyline to gaze thru, its close to road but we only seen one car pass in 3 days, far away is a dog kennel( dogs barking) but not close enough to ruin our experience ( i imagine they keep monsters away lol) we caught and released nice size bluegill and some baby catfish, seen a beaver couple across shore, cool bats over water as night set in, a few deer, gas station close by with bait and other supplies, a great experience and less than hour away from downtown Greenville. All i can say is "book it!" No disappointment
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Stephen B.
3 reviews
Jacob's campsite is a steal!
A private cove, on private land with a very cool (but small) waterfall within a short kayaking trip. AND the campsite is still within minutes of a gas station/store if you need anything.
The only con I have to mention is the barking dogs... be sure to bring earplugs. This is beyond Jacob's control and still did not take away from our lovely trip.
The trees kept us covered and the water brought relief during the summer heat. Would 10/10 recommend this camping spot for adventures kayakers.
PROS:
Can't beat the listing price.
Jacob is very communicative and polite.
The site comes with a fire pit and all the wood you could need.
Plenty of space.
Quite, great view from the dock.
Really nice camping pad for a very large tent or two small ones.
It is on a dead-end road.
No using the woods as a bathroom there is a porta-potty.
Has TP it in.
You can "shower off" with the hose.
If renting kayaks, Jacob will leave them by the dock for you.
CONS:
The driveway up to the campsite is PRETTY steep. We had to disconnect our trailer that we brought the kayaks on and leave it on the road. (which was safe and private)
We had small sedans that made it up. It's not impossible just a little bumpy and steep.
The water spigot has a garden hose attached which is completely safe for drinking water. Just a heads up. Great for washing dishes/showering.
You do need to carry your kayaks down a hill to the dock and back up to leave. If you are young and able this should be fine.
Nosy dogs ... start around 7 am.
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With all that said already looking to plan a trip here again. We spent most of our time floating around the cove and laughing.
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Sarah H.
3 reviews
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· July 2021
Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
This was our second stay an absolutely love the site & private cove with dock.
Laurie S.
4 reviews
We had a great time would highly recommend.
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Katie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2021
Jacob was a fantastic host that went put of his way to make sure we enjoyed our trip and his camp site was perfectly sized and secluded for us. It was our own little slice of peaceful paradise for a few days. We also rented the canoe and went out on the water everyday which was amazing in its own right. We will definitely be back for another stay in the future.
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Katherine C.
4 years on Hipcamp
10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone interested in primitive camping. Location & set up was awesome. The host was beyond accommodating & attentive to messages. Plenty of firewood for our stay, if you’re into canoeing it was worth having during the trip. Close water fall & open water. Trees were great for setting up hammocks next to the tent as well. The dock was perfect for some light fishing, mornings to sit & enjoy the sunrise. We will definitely be visiting again!
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Travis M.
2 reviews
This was a great spot with convenient lake access. The provided firewood was an added bonus.
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Christine O.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2021
Group trip ·
Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell
We absolutely loved Jacob's campsite. The dock and the lake are perfect for fishing and swimming. Very private and well appointed. We will definitely be back! There are a rooster and a dog kennel nearby if animal sounds bother you haha.
Jenny R.
3 reviews
We loved our stay! The campground was clean and the secluded. The lake was private with a dock that my kids enjoyed jumping off of! We enjoyed fishing and caught about 13 small fish in a day. We also saw a family of beavers that lived in the lake. The gas station was about 10 min away,making it convinent if you forgot anything! Overall a great experiance and we will be back!
Mary B.
4 years on Hipcamp
The camp host was great. He made us feel safe and welcome. We were really busy while in town, so didn’t get much time to enjoy the lake and campsite. But it looked well-kept and lovely.
Lexi S.
3 reviews
We had a great couple of nights at Cove Camp. A perfect jumping off point for kayaking on the lake, disc golf in Seneca and Central, hiking, and taking in the beauty of the Golden Corner.
Well organized site with fire pit, flat site for tents, a portable toilet and all you’ll need for your stay. Jacob was well organized and responded quickly. Would recommend to anyone and hope to stay again sometime.
Chad W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2021
This was a great property to camp! We will definitely be back. The camping area was nicely kept with a large space to pitch a tent and wood provided for a fire. Just a short walk down a path leads you to the lake and what looks to be a brand new dock. We had fun fishing from the dock and shore line. There is a clean portable toilet on the property and a potable water faucet. What more could you ask for!?!
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Ashley H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Staying at Cove Camp on Lake Hartwell is a must! we love the set-up of the site for it is roomy and the firepit is awesome! Also, there are firewood available for campers to use. This campsite gives you a lot of privacy, like primitive camping with the luxury of having a flat space to put your tent, firepit, trash bin, firewood, and your own deck for fishing, swimming, or place your kayaks/canoe. Lastly, Jacob is real kind and helpful host. He replies quickly to questions and even gave us suggestions on what to check out when kayaked on the lake! Overall, the stay at this site is 5 stars def.
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Abby P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2021
The best campsite of you want both camping privacy and lake privacy. The proximity to the dock was fantastic and The water is definitely a nice cold welcome when the heat rises. Also great amenity of firewood which is so nice!
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Cat R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jacob W.
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