Epic Launch Spots

Fair Play Recreation Area is one of Lake Hartwell’s most open and accessible waterfront spots, offering easy parking, a sandy shoreline, and plenty of room for paddleboarding, windsurfing & winging — lessons, rentals and group sessions. With picnic tables, grills, and a large lot that accommodates cars, trailers, and RV‑style vehicles, beginner‑friendly launch area. Free Parking and Launch. Ask about our paddleboard games..all rentals come with floating phone cases for social media, deck & dry bags…for keys and towels plus snacks, sunscreen and beverages…

Lake Hartwell State Park Bank Access provides public bank fishing access to the 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell with 30 paved parking spaces and picnic facilities.

The park features a 140-foot fishing pier, boat ramps, and a courtesy dock for anglers and boaters, along with a nature trail for exploration. Located just off I-85 near Fair Play, SC

Carolina Landing is a quiet, wooded section of Lake Hartwell known for calm water, easy access, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot for private paddleboard lessons, small‑group sessions, and low‑key on‑the‑water meetups. With gentle coves and minimal boat traffic, it’s one of the best areas on the lake for beginners to learn balance, technique, and confidence.

This is a membership only property

Toccoa/Tugaloo River — Yonah Dam Park (Class I)

Location: Near Toccoa, GA (Stephens County) Water type: Class I moving water — gentle, beginner‑friendly Why it works:

• This is the Tugaloo River headwaters, often called the Toccoa/Tugaloo depending on section

• Smooth current, no hazards, perfect for SUP river practice

• Short, scenic stretches ideal for 1–2 hour assisted paddles

• Easy shoreline launch with parking

Best for:

• “Intro to River SUP” sessions

• Assisted paddles

• Small groups wanting something more adventurous than flatwater