Twelve Mile
Book this listing through our partner Recreation Gov
About Twelve Mile
Overview
Twelve Mile Recreation Area consists of 26 acres of pine and mixed hardwood. The interior portion of Twelve Mile is moderately sloping although the picnic area itself is quite gentle. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 49 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach with 60’ iron framed footbridge for access, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout. The area experiences extremely high levels of intense public use during peak recreation season.Recreation
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is provided for easy lake access.Facilities
The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 49 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach with 60’ iron framed footbridge for access, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.Natural Features
Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.Nearby Attractions
Twelve Mile is located just minutes from Clemson, South Carolina, which offers historical attractions, restaurants, grocery stores, fuel and more.Charges & Cancellations
A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation more than 14 days in advance of the arrival date. If you cancel a reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the reservation fee.Twelve Mile Reviews
Have you stayed here? Be the first to leave a review!
Top Spots in or near Clemson
Bike the Fant's Grove Trails in the Clemson Experimental Forest
Pendleton, South Carolina
20 mi
/ 1985 ft gain
Fant's Grove is part of Clemson University property and is housed inside of the southern end of the Clemson Experimental Forest. The property is managed by Clemson University, and the trail weaves through prescribed burned areas, loblolly pine stands, agriculture fields, wildlife openings and feeding areas, and other mixes of hardwood forests. The trail type is mostly dirt single-track, but oft...
Doodle Trail
Easley, South Carolina
5.0
7.64 mi
/ 358 ft gain
Doodle Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Easley, South Carolina.
Hike Glassy Mountain
Pickens, South Carolina
5.0
1.3 mi
/ 200 ft gain
This view never gets old and it is super easy to access. It's also only like half a mile down and then half a mile back up, so if you do watch the sunset, the walk back is easy. The trail is out by Glassy Mountain Church in Pickens, SC and it's accessible year round. The hike is very simple, and you'll hear cows mooing and coon dogs barking out in the country once you're at the view. It's very ...
Hike to Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
Walhalla, South Carolina
4.0
1.5 mi
/ 250 ft gain
From Walhalla South Carolina, follow SC 28 westward 7 miles until you see Stumphouse Tunnel Park on the right-hand side of the road. Take this road halfway down, and park in the parking area on the right.
From here, you can travel a short walk to the falls overlook, or, for the more adventurous types, you can scramble down 200 feet to view the falls up close and personal at the base. After you...
Hike to Yellow Branch Falls
Walhalla, South Carolina
5.0
3 mi
Once you have turned into the picnic area off of Highway SC 28, you will see the open and easy parking area. The trail begins at 2 points on the southern end of the parking area. These 2 points form a small loop about 0.2 miles long, with a spur in the middle of the loop onto the main yellow branch trail. If you start at the end closest to the Highway you turn left off of the loop onto Yellow B...
Camp on Lake Jocassee
Salem, South Carolina
4.7
To avoid the regret of cutting your trip too short, go ahead and book a campsite. Come as a walk-in or reserve your site. Either way, you will have to check in at the Park Office. Upon check-in, you will receive your map and general information. Check-in time for camping is 2PM.
The only public access to this pristine lake is through Devil's Fork State Park in Salem, South Carolina. The par...
Camping and Lodging in Clemson
Seneca, South Carolina
Twin Lakes (Sc)
Overview
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site present...
Seneca, South Carolina
Oconee Point
Overview
Oconee Point Campground consists of 70 acres of gently sloping area with a relatively dense cover of pines and mixed hardwoo...
Townville, South Carolina
Coneross Park
Overview
Coneross Campground is a moderately sloping, heavily wooded 136 acre site of mixed hardwoods and pines. The site presently of...
Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson / Lake Hartwell KOA Holiday
Get a good night's sleep at this quiet KOA before exploring the area. This classic campground offers many opportunities to visit the area...
Townville, South Carolina
Broyles
Overview
Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The si...
Townville, South Carolina
Weldon Island
Overview
Weldon Island Recreation Area is a 138 acre siteconsisting of mixed hardwoods and pines, with fairly steep terrain. Area is cur...
Unfortunately, we don't have up-to date pricing data for this listing, but you can check pricing through Recreation Gov.
Book NowAdd your business today to reach The Outbound's audience of adventurous travelers.
Community
© 2024 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy