Friendship Recreation Area open to the public

A lakeside recreation area, now run and managed by Oconee County, has opened at Lake Hartwell.  It’s the Friendship Recreation Area.  At least for now, there is no charge to use the recreation amenities, although there is a $5 dollar parking fee, collected by an Iron Ranger for use of the boat ramp. The recreation area is open year-round, from daylight to dusk.  Friendship is among 10 Lake Hartwell recreation areas managed by the county Parks, Recreation and Tourism.