Oconee Point COE Campground & Scheduling Service–Monday–July 16, 2012

Yesterday afternoon we arrived at Oconee Point Campground, a Corps of Engineer Campground, in Seneca, South Carolina. 

Crossing Lake Hartwell on our way to Oconee Point CG

When we got to the campground, we were told that our reserved site (23) was still occupied.  The camp host gave us a list of all sites that were available, including our reserved site 23, and told us to go have a look.  We are glad we did!!  We picked another site, #25, and in our opinion it is one of the best in the campground.

Site 25 from the front

Site 25 from the back

Site 25 from the lake which is extremely low

View across the lake

 

Somehow, we lucked out again:o))

We set up the screen-house for the first time in a few weeks.  The weather has finally improved a bit and we actually sat outside last night enjoying the fantastic view.

Today, I scheduled maintenance appointments. 

The Tahoe needs tires, alignment, brakes and an oil change.  Since we are staying here for 10 days, I arranged to have it all done on Wednesday in Wahalla, SC. 

 That way the Tahoe will be set to travel to PA in September!!

I also set up a service appointment for Baby at Lazydays. 

We have 3 different issues that need attention: 1) warranty issues, 2) Baby’s Boo Boo issue, and 3) things we just want changed.  We hope to get most of it done in October.  Our plan is to arrive at Lazydays on October 1st.  That will give them 2-3 weeks to get everything completed.  We have our fingers crossed.  After all we want Baby to be at her best when she meets all the Carolina Clan in November;o))

This afternoon, we took a driving tour of
Hartwell Lake and Dam. 

Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam located on the Savannah River seven miles below the point at which the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join to form the Savannah. Extending 49 miles up the Tugaloo and 45 miles up the Seneca at normal pool elevation, Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles.  This information is from the COE website.  Click on the link to learn more about this area.

Hartwell Dam is very much like J. Strom Thurmond Dam at Clarks Hill, except you cannot drive across it.

Walkway to the Dam

Hartwell Dam

It was just too hot to spend much time out there. 

I think we will spend most of the next 10 days relaxing at our wonderful site.  We will probably get the Sea Eagle out and put some miles on our bikes.  Let’s just hope the weather cooperates!!!