can anyone help me locate a campground on/near Lanier or Hartwell? We are visiting the area and want to take our grandkids camping. Would like a pool if no lake access
Thanks
Dave and Dana
Traveling full time
2006 F350
33ft. Teton 5'er
I presume you mean just out of Atlanta, GA? If that's correct, do you have any info on Corp of Engineers Camp Sights', If not go to w web site Lake Lanier, Ga on GOOGLE and search for Corps Camp Sights. There is about 6 or 7 sights. We stayed on the South side about 2 mi from a marinea. Sorry I can't help more all my info is in the MH. DONT CARE WHAT YOU DO IT IN - JUST DO IT..
* Bald Ridge: 82 RV sites, near Cumming off Pilgrim Mill Road. (770) 889-1591.
* Bolding Mill: 87 RV sites and 10 tent sites, at the Dawson-Forsyth County line on Chestatee Road. (770) 532-3650.
* Chestnut Ridge: 85 RV sites, near Flowery Branch off Gaines Ferry Road. (770) 967-6710.
* Duckett Mill: 97 RV sites and 14 tent sites, near Gainesville. off Ga. 53. (770) 532-9802.
* Old Federal: 75 RV sites, near Flowery Branch on Jim Crow Road. (770) 967-6757.
* Sawnee: 56 RV sites, in Forsyth County on Buford Dam Road. (770) 887-0592.
* Shady Grove: 113 RV sites, in Forsyth County off Ga. 369. (770) 887-2067.
* Shoal Creek: 92 RV sites and 12 tent sites, near Buford on Shadburn Ferry Road. (770) 945-9541.
* River Forks: 47 RV sites and 16 tent sites, near Gainesville on Keith Bridge Road. (770) 531-3952.
Campgrounds without hookups
* Toto Creek: primitive camping only, in Dawson County.
* War Hill: primitive camping only, at the Dawson-Forsyth line.
Corps camping fees (nightly)
* $22: water, electricity and sewer hookups
* $20: water and electricity hookups
* $14: campsites without hookups
* $12: primitive walk-in sites
Corps campground rules
* Hours: all gates open 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visitors must leave by 9:30 p.m. and pay a parking fee of $3 per vehicle.
* Occupancy: Sites are limited to eight people and three vehicles.
* Length of stay: No longer than 14 days during 30 consecutive days.
* Check-in/check-out: Reserved sites are held until 4 p.m.; checkout by 3 p.m.
* Group camping: Available at Shady Grove, Shoal Creek and River Forks.
* Alcohol: Prohibited at all parks except at Six Mile Creek and Belton Bridge.
* Pets: Must be kept on a leash.
Corps campsite reservations
* National reservation system, (877) 444-6777. Online: http://Reserveusa.com.
* Corps' Lake Lanier office at Buford Dam, (770) 945-9531.
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Hall County Campgrounds
* River Forks Park: The Hall County campground is located off Browns Bridge Road. Opens at 10 a.m. year-round. Gates close at 8 p.m. during in-season months (March 1-Sept. 30) and at 7 p.m. during off-season months (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) Summer fees: with hookups, $17; tent sites, $12; seniors for any site, $12. All rates go down $2 after Labor Day. Parking fees start at $3.
* Reservations: Can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival. Reservation fee is $5. Contact: (770) 535-8280.
Bolding Mill Campground 4055 Chestatee Road, Gainesville, GA 30506, 770-945-9531, Situated on beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier, this campground offers 88 full hookup campsites and nine tent sites, as well as amenities such as laundry facilities, a children's playground, hot showers, and a swimming beach.
Duckett Mill Campground 3720 Duckett Mill Road, Gainesville, GA 30506, 770-532-9802, Many amenities await you at this large campground that is nestled alongside Lake Sidney Lanier such as 97 full hookup campsites, 14 tent sites, opportunities for fishing and boating, picnic areas, hot showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, a children's playground, and a swimming area.
River Forks Park and Campground 3500 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, 770-535-8280, Nestled on 118 acres along the shores of beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier, this park and campground features 64 paved campsites with picnic tables and grills. Some of the sites also have wooden decks. Other amenities on site include 20 tent sites, four children's playgrounds, and many recreational opportunities.
Suggest Tugaloo SP on Lake Hartwell. Has large camping area(nice sites with shade), swimming beach, miniature golf, tennis, fishing etc for kids. Hiking trails etc.
Just off I-85 at Lavonia exit (US 17) don't know exit number.
The web site for the many COE CGs on Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell is: www.reserveamerica.com - go to Georgia and CGs listed as federal (not private) are COE. There are other COE lakes in GA (ie Allatoona, West Point, etc) but with some clicking you should be able to find something to suit you. Chestnut Ridge gets high marks.
Generally, COEs dont have pools. Many have beaches and some waterfront sites have good swimming/wading in front of them. Check the info on each site for specifics such as steep grade to water, shade, hookups (most W/E only - not many FULL ie with sewer). There is also Lake Lanier Islands which is more of a resort CG. I have not been there.
COE CGs are true "camping/boating" CGs, so if you want nature they are great! If you want nice KOA bathrooms or state of the art playgrounds - try something else. There are state parks (GA state parks are beautiful! - mostly W/E hookup though. Unicoi has some full hookups - call ahead) and Lake Lanier Islands CG (extra charge for Lake Lanier Islands park?)
We just finished spending about 3 weeks at two of the COE camps on Lanier (Chestnut Ridge and Bald Ridge). Had all 3 of the grandkids up (one at a time!!!) They all had fun (as did we)
came home VERY impressed with the facilities.. and plan to go back asap.
Now, trying to find out when and where to go in Florida ... planning to head there maybe early Oct ... any help with camping there ??? Would LOVE somewhere on/near the beach... but don't want to spend $$$$$$ to do that...
Bald Ridge is our FAVORITE campground. The hosts are great people the sites and facilities are extremely well maintained. I hope you enjoyed your stay there.
We have stayed at River Forks Park (private campground) and it is nice also, has a great beach area.
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