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The Friendship Boat Ramp provides year-round access to Coneross Creek and Lake Hartwell in Oconee County, South Carolina. This well-maintained access point features two launching ramps, a 10+ vehicle parking lot, boat dock, restrooms, and trash facilities. The ramp is open 24/7 for anglers and operates during daylight to dusk hours through October 22nd. A $5 parking fee is collected via an Iron Ranger for ramp use.
Paddlers and boaters can expect convenient access to Hartwell Lake, one of the most popular U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs in the nation. The site includes bank access and adequate amenities for day-use visitors. Located at Friendship Shores, this access point serves as one of 34 boat ramps around the 56,000-acre lake, making it a reliable option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Nearby camping is available at Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins (within 10 miles).