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Marinas on Hartwell

Big Water Marina

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. every day, cutting back to 9-5 when daylight savings ends. Will be closed on Tuesdays at that time.
Phone: 864-226-3339
Location: 320 Big Water Rd., Starr, SC
Types of slips available: About 200 25-foot and 40-foot uncovered slips
Type of fuel: 93 octane
Additional amenities: pump-out station, trailer storage, picnic pavilion, boat bottom painting, pontoon boat rental, sailing lessons and ramp
On-site eatery: none; store has snacks

Clemson Marina

Hours of operation: Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm
Phone: 864-653-8100
Location: 150 Clemson Marina Dr., Seneca, SC
Types of slips available: four covered docks; one uncovered
Type of fuel: mid-grade
Additional amenities: boat rentals, full service gas dock, pump-out station, public restrooms, picnic tables, playground, volleyball

Crooked Creek RV Park

Hours of operation: Call first.
Phone: 864-882-5001 or 482-0102
Location: 777 Arvee Lane, West Union, SC
Types of slips available: 60 uncovered slips, some of them reserved for campers
Type of fuel: mid-grade
Security: 24-hour security
Additional amenities: ATM, camp store, playground, RV and tent camping, swimming pool
On-site eatery: Snack bar. Menu: Short-order items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries

Harbor Light Marina

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Phone: 706-356-4119
Location: 1476 Harbor Light Marina Rd., Lavonia, GA (just north of I-85 bridge)
Types of slips available: covered and uncovered, from 20-foot to 50-foot
Price of fuel: mid-grade
Security: security gate
Additional amenities: mobile pumpout boat, service department, private showers and restrooms, ship store, gas dock, marine travel lift, boat rental

Harbor Light Marina - South

Hours of operation: Call for hours
Phone: 706-356-2020
Location: 15 Knox Bridge Crossing, Lavonia, GA (just south of I-85 bridge)
Types of slips available: covered from 45x15 to 75x22; uncovered up to 113 feet
Type of fuel: midgrade
Security: security gate
Additional amenities: mobile pump-out boat, free wireless Internet, DirecTV satellite ready, private showers and restrooms, ship store, gas dock

Hartwell Marina

Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day
Phone: 706-376-5441
Location: 149 Hartwell Marine Rd., Hartwell, GA
Types of slips available: wet slips, covered and uncovered, 20-70 feet; dry stack storage also available
Type of fuel: 89 octane
On-site Eatery: Leland's Lakeside Grille Menu: Pressed Cuban sandwiches, burgers, po'boys, chicken salad. Hours: Thurs - Sat, 11 am-7 pm.
Additional amenities: Boat repair, haul-out service, recovery service, bottom repair, ship’s store with marine supplies, snacks and drinks

Portman Marina

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 864-287-3211
Location: 1629 Marina Rd., Anderson, SC
Types of slips available: wet and dry dock; more than 500 slips
Type of fuel: 93 octane. Pumps not attended during the week, but gas available 24/7 with MasterCard, Visa or a Portman card
Two on-site eateries:
- The Galley, menu: Fresh seafood, prime rib and specialty dishes, open 5-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday Phone: 287-3215
- Nami Asian Bistro, menu: traditional Japanese cuisine including a complete sushi menu, open 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Phone: 287-3219
Security: No extra security. Someone is on site 24 hours to collect launch money
Additional amenities: largest inland marina in the state offers courtesy dock, pump-out station, full service desk, cable TV and phones available

Marinas on Keowee

Lake Keowee Marina

Hours of operation: Mon-Thurs open til 5 pm; Fri-Sun open til 6 pm
Phone: 864-882-2047
Location: 150 Keowee Marina Drive, Seneca, SC (off U.S. 76/123)
Types of slips available: open and covered and dry storage; 280
Additional amenities: boat rentals, store, service
On-site eatery: Tiki Hut. Hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-midnight. Will close for the winter. Menu: burgers, chicken fingers, salads, shrimp. Phone: 864-882-0800