Spring Branch

Spring Branch is a boat ramp access point on Lake Hartwell, the impoundment of the Savannah River located in Stephens County, Georgia. Lake Hartwell is a major water body formed by damming the Savannah River, creating a large reservoir suitable for various recreational boating activities. The site provides access to one of the largest reservoirs in the southeastern United States, with a substantial drainage area of over 10,000 square miles.

The Savannah River system that feeds Lake Hartwell is a major river system with significant flow capacity, averaging over 12,000 cubic feet per second. While the dam creates a lake environment at this access point, boaters should be aware that the river system maintains considerable hydraulic characteristics. The water body elevation at the dam location is approximately 656 feet above the downstream coastal areas where the Savannah River eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.

Paddlers and boaters using Spring Branch should expect typical large reservoir conditions. The calm water environment of Lake Hartwell makes it accessible to a wide range of skill levels and boat types. Given the size and recreational importance of Lake Hartwell, the site likely experiences recreational boating activity during peak seasons.