Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232561
When Crescent reopens
Crescent's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 86 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 41 open for online reservation · 45 reserved.
Where the open windows are
52.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 41 of 86 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Not open online52.3%
Open site-nights41 / 86
Reserved (of online inventory)45 / 86
Weekday openings9
Weekend openings3
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 9 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 12 open site-nights on mapped sites; 41 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 27 of 60 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| LOOP A Sites 1-10 | 12 |
This site currently has 12 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
12 open site-nights across 1 site at Crescent, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site LOOP A Sites 1-10.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOP A Sites 1-10 | 40 ft | Yes | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
About Crescent
Overview
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two separate reservable loops. The site presently offers 2 park attendant/volunteer host campsites, 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and gravel roads and parking areas throughout. No boat ramp or courtesy dock is available at this site.
Recreation
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. Sought-after species include largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass.
The lake appeals to boaters of all kinds, whether their specialty is canoeing, sailing or motor boating. Coves and areas of quiet water provide water skiers with excellent surfaces.
Swimmers will find sand beaches and designated swim areas along the shoreline.
Facilities
The site presently offers 10 campsites on Loop A and 22 campsites on Loop B with full water and electric hookups, 2 standard shelters with water and electric service (1 on each loop), 2 comfort stations (1 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 playground, and associated paved and gravel roads and parking areas throughout. No boat ramp or courtesy dock is available at this site.
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
The campground is a short drive away from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ft1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From Hartwell, Georgia, take Hwy 29 north for approximately 8 miles (you will cross into South Carolina). Turn left onto Ginn Road. Take the first left onto Campers Way and continue straight to the campground. From Anderson SC, take Hwy 29 South from Anderson, heading south towards Hartwell, Georgia, after the intersection with Hwy 187 (4-way stop), continue south on Hwy 29 until you see sign for Crescent. It is located about 4 miles before the Ga/SC border. 150 Campers Way Starr, SC 29684
Mail Is Not Accepted At Campground, This Is The Hartwell Lake Office:, Hartwell, GA 30643888-893-0678
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232561 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232561 · Crescent · Hartwell GA10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Crescent?
Reservations for Crescent are made through Recreation.gov. 41 of 86 tracked site-nights are currently open (47.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Crescent?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Crescent in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Crescent?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site LOOP A Sites 1-10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Crescent fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Crescent?
October 2026, with 27 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 60.
When is the next open date at Crescent?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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