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Lake Sidney Lanier
Campgrounds Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake
Sidney Lanier, one of America’s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a
year visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known
for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and many recreational
activities.
Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950’s, Lake Lanier
is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power
production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife
management. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in
1990, 1997 and 2002. Contact Numbers: Water
Release Schedules 770-945-1466 Lake Info 770-945-1467 & Corps of Engineers
770-945-9531
Lake
Sidney Lanier is well known for its recreational opportunities. The Corps
operates 46 park areas around the lake providing, picnicking, campgrounds,
boat launching ramps, swimming areas, group picnic shelters and hiking
trails. Additional areas have been leased from the Corps and are operated as
city and county parks as well as marinas. With over 690 miles of shoreline
and over 100 small islands Lake Lanier is the perfect place to pursue your
recreational adventure. Recreation includes fishing, camping, boating,
picnicking, swimming or a variety of other activities.
Directions: From I-985/Buford
Take GA Hwy 20 West, from GA 400/Cumming, take GA Hwy 20 East, to North on
Suwanee Dam Road. Go 3 miles and go left on Buford Dam Road. The Visitor
Center is one mile down on the right. Make reservations at
1-877-444-6777.
Lake Lanier
Campgrounds and Parks - Amenities, Reservation and Contact Info
Bald Ridge Creek Campground
- 770-889-1591
Campground Slideshow Address: 4100 Bald Ridge Road,
Cumming GA 30041 Directions: Take 400 north to
exit 16, turn right on Pilgrim Mill Rd., turn right on Sinclair Shoals Rd.,
turn left on Bald Ridge Rd. which ends at the campground. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: Bald Ridge Creek Campground offers 82 sites with electric
and water hookups. Additional amenities include a boat launch ramp, fishing,
playground, swimming beach, a dump station, laundry facilities, accessible
restrooms with hot showers. Nearby: Gas And PropanePublic
MarinaStore
- Convenience Alerts and Important Information: Reservations
will not be accepted for the period of October 1st through October 16th.
During this period the park will remain open and sites can be rented at the
park on a first come first serve basis. Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. This
campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This
campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. The
campground is open March - October and sites range from $23-$25/night. Attendants
are scheduled 7 am-10:30 pm The
campground telephone number is 770-889-1591. Check-in
time is 4pm and checkout time is 3pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. 1-3
vehicles per site (3 vehicles max) allowed in campground including visitors. 8
person maximum per site including visitors. Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited at all Corps parks on Lake Lanier.
Bolding Mill
Park
Information: (770)945-9531
Project Office and Campground Reservations: (770)532-3650 Address: 4055 Chestatee Road,
Gainesville GA 50506-0567 Directions: From Atlanta, GA,
take SR 400 north to Exit 17, turn right on GA Hwy 306, turn right on GA Hwy
53, turn left on Old Sardis Rd, and turn left on Chestatee Rd. Follow into
campground. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park:
Campground offers 88 sites with electric and water hookups and 9 tent only
sites. Additional amenities include a swimming beach, playground, accessible
restroom, hot showers, flush toilet, dump station, and laundry facilities. Nearby:
BoatingBoat
RampFishingPublic
Marina
Restaurants
Store - Convenience Alerts and Important Information: This
campground is closed until further notice. Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. 2
night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. The
campground is open April - September Sites
range from $14-$22/night. 1-3
vehicles per site with 3 vehicles maximum within campground including
visitors. 8
person maximum per site including visitors. Attendants
are scheduled 7 am - 10:30 pm The
campground telephone number is 770-532-3650. Check-in
time is 4 pm and checkout time is 3 pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited at all Corps parks on Lake Lanier.
Chestnut Ridge Campground Address: 6515 Chestnut Ridge
Road, Flowery Branch GA 30542-0567 Directions: Take I-85 N to
I-985 N, take Exit 8, turn left onto Hwy 347 / Friendship Rd, turn right
onto McEver Rd, turn left on Gaines Ferry Rd, then right on Chestnut Ridge
Rd and follow into the campground. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park:
Chestnut Ridge Campground offers 51 sites with electric and water hookups
and 33 sites without hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers,
laundry facilities, boat launch ramp, fishing, swimming area,
playground, dump station, and an accessible restroom with flush toilet. Nearby:
Gas And PropanePublic
MarinaRestaurantsStore
- Convenience Alerts and Important Information: This
campground is closed until further notice. Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. 2
night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. The
campground is open April - September Sites
range from $16-$22/night. 1-3
vehicles per site (3 vehicles max) within campground including visitors. 8
person maximum per site including visitors. Check-in
time is 4pm and checkout time is 3pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30 pm until 7 am. Alcoholic
beverages are strictly prohibited
Clarks Bridge
Park - 770-535-8280 - Open
year-round. Park closes at dark. Address: 3105 Clarks Bridge
Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 Directions: From I-985, take
exit 24, go left at end of ramp, go 1/2 mile, take right onto Limestone
Parkway, go 2 miles, take right onto Clarks Bridge Road, go 2 miles, cross
Clarks Bridge and take left into the park. Services and Amenities At The Park:
This beautiful 25-acre park hosted the rowing, sprint canoe and kayaking
events of the 1996 Centennial Games. It has individual picnic sites, beach,
boat ramp, as well as the rowing and canoe/kayaking facility.
Contact Please contact Hall County Parks & Leisure for more information on
reserving and pricing for the pavilions and fields at 770-535-8280.
Duckett Mill Campground - Project Office:
(770)532-9802
Campground Slideshow Address: 3720 Duckett Mill
Road, Gainesville GA 30506-0567 Directions: Take 400 north to
Exit 17, turn right onto Hwy 306, turn right onto Hwy 53, turn right on
Duckett Mill Rd. which ends at the campground. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: Duckett Mill Campground offers 97 sites with water and
electric hookup and 14 tent only sites. Additional amenities include hot
showers, boat launch ramp, swimming area, playground, accessible restroom
with flush toilet, laundry facilities, a dump station, and a swimming area.
Nearby: BoatingFishingGas
And PropanePublic
MarinaRestaurantsConvenience
Store Alerts and Important Information Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. This
campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This
campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. The
campground is open April - September Sites
range from $15-$25/night. 8 person maximum 3 vehicle maximum Attendants
are scheduled 7 am -10:30 pm The
campground telephone number is (770) 532-9802. Check-in
time is 4pm and checkout time is 3pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. Alcoholic
beverages are strictly prohibited at all Corps parks on Lake Lanier.
Laurel Park -
770-535-8280 Address: 3100 Old Cleveland
Highway (Hwy 129), Gainesville, GA Directions: Take Exit 24
off I-985, and turn left at end of ramp onto Jessee Jewell Pkwy. Travel to
Limestone Pkwy (2nd stoplight) and turn right. Go to the end of Limestone
Pkwy and turn right onto Clevleand Hwy. Park is located 1 mile from bridge
on right at New Bridge Baptist Church. Follow signs.
Contact Please contact Hall County Parks & Leisure for more information on
reserving and pricing for the pavilions and fields. 770-535-8280. Services and Amenities At The Park:
This 136-acre park is one of the largest and scenic parks in Hall County,
boasting the first Sprayground (water playground) for small children. This
park offers a variety of outdoor activities for the entire family! Amenities
include 2 softball Little League fields, concession stand, playground, 2
restroom buildings, 2 tennis courts, 25 picnic sites with grills, 2 picnic
shelters with water and electricity, one-mile walking trail, and pets are
allowed.
Note: Sprayground Cost is $1. Please contact Hall County
Parks & Leisure for more information on reserving and pricing for the
pavilions and fields. 770-535-8280 Open year-round. Park closes at dark.
Old Federal Campground
- 770-967-6757
Campground Slideshow Address: 6219 Old Federal
Road, Flowery Branch GA 30542 Directions: I-85 north
to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Hwy 347/Friendship Rd., turn right on
McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow signs to campground.
Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: Old Federal Campground offers 59 sites with electric
and water hookups and 24 sites without hookups. Additional amenities include
accessible restroom with flush toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities, a
boat launch ramp, boating, fishing, swimming area, playground, and dump
station. Nearby: Gas And PropaneRestaurantsStore
- Convenience Alerts and Important Information: Reservations
will not be accepted for the period of October 1st through October 16th.
During this period the park will remain open and sites can be rented at the
park on a first come first serve basis. Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. 2
night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. The
campground is open March - October Sites
range from $17 - $25/night. 8
person maximum per site including visitors. 1-3
vehicles per site (3 vehicles max) within campground including visitors. Attendants
are scheduled 7 am - 10:30 pm The
Campground telephone number is (770) 967-6757. Check-in
time is 4pm and checkout time is 3pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited at all corps parks on Lake Lanier.
River Forks Park
- 770-531-3952 - Open Mar.1 -
Dec. 31. Closed Jan. & Feb. Address: 3500 Keith Bridge
Road, Gainesville, GA Directions: Off Hwy 369
in Gainesville. Drive west on Browns Bridge Road, turn right one mile
past McEver Road onto Keiths Bridge Road. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: Outdoor lovers enjoy the 118-acre park, 40,000 square
foot beach, Volleyball net near beach area, 63 campsites with electric and
water hook-ups, Sewer pump out station for RV/campers boat ramp, area for
group camping, 3 picnic shelters, 60 picnic sites with grills, Handicapped
access picnic sites, 4 playgrounds, Horseshoes and horshoe pits that can be
picked up at entrance gate , bathhouse with showers, 5 restroom/shower
buildings, 24-hour live-in security. Pets are allowed in camping area on a
leash. No pets allowed in day use area. Note:
Admission varies. Check-in at entrance. Contact River Forks Campground for
more info on reserving and pricing at (770) 531-3952.
Sawnee Campground - Campground: 770-887-0592
- Park: 770-945-9531
Campground Slideshow Address: 3200 Buford Dam Road,
Cumming GA 30041-0567 Directions: Take 400
north to exit 14 A, merge right on Hwy. 20 east, turn left on Sanders Rd.,
at first stop light turn right on Buford Dam Rd. Campground is on the left. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: 44 sites with electric and water hookups and 11
sites without hookups, hot showers, laundry facilities, boat launch ramp,
playground, swimming area, dump station, and accessible restroom with flush
toilet and dump station. Nearby: Boat Launch RampBoatingFishingGas
And PropanePublic
Marina
Restaurants
Store - Convenience Alerts and Important Information: Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. This
campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This
campground requires a 3 day minimum holiday weekend stay. The
campground is open April - September Sites
range from $17-25/night. 8
person maximum per site including visitors. 3
vehicle maximum per site within campground including visitors. Attendants
are scheduled 7:00am-10:30pm campground
telephone number is (770) 887-0592. Check-in
time is 4 pm and checkout time is 3 pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited at all Corps parks on Lake Lanier.
Shoal Creek
Campground - 770-945-9541
Campground Slideshow Address: 6300 Shadburn Ferry
Road, Buford GA 30518 Directions: Take I-85
north to 985, take exit 4 and turn left onto Hwy. 20 turn right on Peachtree
Industrial Blvd., turn left on Shadburn Ferry Rd. which ends at the
campground. Services and Amenities At The Campground and
Park: 47 sites with electric and water hookups, 56
sites with water and electric hookups, and 2 group camping areas. Additional
amenities include hot showers, laundry facilities, a boat launch ramp,
playground, swimming area, dump station, and accessible restroom with flush
toilet. WILDLIFE: Canada Geese, Fox, Deer, Squirrel Alerts and Important Information Reservations
must be made at least 2 days in advance. 2
night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays. Alcoholic
beverages are strictly prohibited. The
campground is open April-September Sites
range from $17-$23 per night for family sites and $150-$170 for group sites.
Attendants
are scheduled 7 am - 10:30 pm The
campground telephone # is (770) 945-9541. Check
in time is 4pm and check out time is 3pm. Park
gates are locked from 10:30pm until 7am. 8
people maximum per site including visitors. 1-3
vehicles per site with 3 vehicle maximum within campground including
visitors.
Toto
Creek Campground
Campground Slideshow Campground and Park Amenities: Campsites without hookups, restrooms, picnic
tables, picnic shelter, boat launch ramp, swim area, user fee and pets are allowed. Primitive campground costs $12 per night with campsites close to the
lake. Directions: 400
north to Hwy. 136, turn right, turn right at stop sign, turn left before
crossing the bridge. Road ends at the park.
Lake Sidney Lanier
Campgrounds
Lake
Sidney Lanier is well known for its recreational opportunities. The Corps
operates 46 park areas around the lake providing, picnicking, campgrounds,
boat launching ramps, swimming areas, group picnic shelters and hiking
trails. Additional areas have been leased from the Corps and are operated as
city and county parks as well as marinas. With over 690 miles of shoreline
and over 100 small islands Lake Lanier is the perfect place to pursue your
recreational adventure. Recreation includes fishing, camping, boating,
picnicking, swimming or a variety of other activities.
Public
Marina
Toto
Creek Campground 
