Open Water Data

Blanton Creek Park

Hamilton, Georgia, United States

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  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:36am
  • Air Temperature
    17°C / 62.6°F (air) Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm
  • Wind
    3.6 - 11.2km/h N 10° Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm
  • Mist
    Mist Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm
  • Air Visibility
    1.6km Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm
  • Humidity
    94% Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:15pm

Nestled in the Pine Mountains of Georgia, you'll find the scenic Blanton Creek campground. Family CampingCome out to relax in the natural beauty of the area or venture out along the hiking trails. The nearby lakes offer activities such as boating, swimming, fishing and water sports. You can also take a short drive to visit historic Callaway Gardens, Warm Springs, and the ever-popular Chattahoochee RiverWalk and Columbus Museum.

Blanton Creek offers full-service campgrounds and primitive campsites. There are sites on the lake with great views. You can go fishing from your campsite and tie up your boat. There are well-kept, spacious sites away from the water, as well. View the campground map for details.

Amenities at Blanton Creek include a playground, boating ramps, fishing piers, a marina (at Lake Oliver), laundry facilities, restrooms, hot showers and a dump station. Picnic pavilions are available by reservation. All campsites include a picnic table and fire rings. Blanton Creek is handicapped accessible.

Lake Harding, also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre (23.7 km2) reservoir on the Chattahoochee River.

The lake is formed by Bartlett's Ferry Dam, and the lake is located in Harris County, Georgia with some portions of the lake going into Alabama. Lake Harding is a deep lake with a depth of over 100 feet (30 m) at the dam itself.

The lake was originally built by the Columbus Power Company in 1926 to generate hydroelectric power. The dam and lake were bought by Georgia Power in 1930. Lake Harding has become a popular recreational area with local residents, many of whom have built lake homes along the well-developed shoreline. A major tributary of the lake is Halawakee Creek.

Lake Harding features several islands. One of the most notable is Houston's Island which contains the ruins of an old lake house.

Lake Harding is also the practice site of the Auburn University Club Rowing Team. The team can frequently be seen practicing early morning on weekdays.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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