Boat Ramp Access
Limited access
Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lists 1 of 2 lanes open.
The listing does not provide a report date.
Source: Usace Corps Lakes Status
View official sourceCurrent lake level 647.73 ft · Oct 31, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT
- Closed
Left
ramp end 649.50 ft · unusable below 652.50 ft
- Listed Open
Right
ramp end 640.60 ft · unusable below 643.50 ft
Published elevations are reference figures; direct comparison with the current lake level awaits datum verification.
Agency reports & ramp detailsView all official reports, elevations, source dates, and additional information.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · open · reported 2026-06-02 · retrieved 2026-10-26
Usace Corps Lakes Status · open · reported 2026-10-30 · retrieved 2026-10-30 Source
Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Big Oaks (Left) · closed · report date unavailable · retrieved 2026-10-27 Source
Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Big Oaks (Right) · open · report date unavailable · retrieved 2026-10-27 Source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · open · reported 2026-06-02 · retrieved 2026-10-26
Big Oaks (Left) · ramp end 649.50 ft · Published unusable elevation 652.50 ft
Big Oaks (Right) · ramp end 640.60 ft · Published unusable elevation 643.50 ft
About Big Oaks
Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Big Oaks is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day-use area on Hartwell Lake in Hart County, Georgia, next to the Hartwell Lake office on Dam Road. It has a two-lane boat ramp, a courtesy dock, restrooms, picnic sites, and a reservable picnic shelter. The Corps lists a $7 per vehicle fee for boat launching.
Available facilities
- 2 launch lanes
- Courtesy dock
- Restrooms
- Launch fee
Location
Big Oaks Recreation Area, 5823 Dam Road, Hartwell, GA, 30643
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