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Fair Play Recreation is our go to, we offer camps, lessons, hourly rentals and group events
Play Fair Paddleboarding, located right in Fair Play, SC — we launch from the most scenic, beginner‑friendly waters at Lakes & Rivers in South Carolina. Skip the busy marinas, open channels with lots of boat traffic and bumpy waters for a peaceful adventure safe for families with kids of all ages.
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Where you will find one‑of‑a‑Kind Paddleboard & Wind-SUPing Experiences
Based in Fair Play, SC — The most beautiful, adventure‑ready spot on Lake Hartwell.
As a full‑time campground life-styler & only the Mommy & Me | youth watersports program around for kids 1+, no company understands campgrounds, activity planning, deliveries, water/land challenges, and family‑friendly experiences better than Play Fair Paddleboarding.
We also offer other experiences like river floats— Tugaloo River, class one, lazy river float and tour
More than a paddleboard delivery service… We create experiences for a lifetime.
Our lakeside rentals, guided tours, games, relays, and on‑the‑water support, every session is designed to help you explore, play, and make memories. Whether you’re a paddleboarder, a windsurfer, or a family with young kids looking for something unforgettable and family friendly, we bring the gear (extras like floating phone cases, insulated deck bags, dry bags, youth + BABY PADDLES — the knowledge, and the fun straight to you.
If you want family friendly (ages 1+) private safe paddle area out of the traffic on the main channel, hands‑on support, and unique lake experiences, you won’t find a better fit than a company run by someone who actually lives the lifestyle.
Paddle Play Breathe
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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…
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Location: Lake Hartwell, Martin, GA 30557 (Near Toccoa/Stephens County)
Details: Great for northwest lake access. It is open 24 hours with easy access, parking, and public restrooms.
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Location: Hatton Ford Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
Details: Located about 8 miles outside of Hartwell on the Georgia side. It is a smaller, quiet, fully free multi-lane boat ramp that includes a courtesy dock.
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End of Rocky Ford Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
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5625 Anderson Hwy.
Hartwell, GA 30643Amenities:
• Boat Ramp
• Playground
• Pavillion
• Picnic Areas