Parks & Campgrounds

The Corps of Engineers welcomes you to beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier.

Located just 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, the lake offers some of the finest camping opportunities in the South.

The Corps operates 7 campgrounds at Lake Lanier (see map below). Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electrical hookups or “rough it” at designated primitive areas.

Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

Rules and Regulations

The following guidelines are not intended as restraints to the enjoyment of park visitors, but as aids for orderly operation, visitor safety and for the protection of the environment and public property. Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at entry stations.

Registration

All campers and their visitors are required to register at the entry station.

Campsite Occupancy

Campsites are limited to a maximum of eight people and three motorized vehicles (includes motor home). Due to limited parking only one camper trailer or motor home is allowed per site. All tents must be placed on the designated impact area. Visitors must depart the campground by 9:30 p.m., or when the camper checks out prior to this time. CHECKOUT TIME is 3 p.m. An additional fee will be charged for late departure. Check in time for reservations are guaranteed after 4 p.m. LENGTH of stay for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive days.

Minors

Only adults (18 or over) may rent campsites. Children may not be left in areas without supervision.

Motorized Vehicles

Park passes must be displayed in vehicles. All motorized vehicles in the park must be street legal and operated by licensed drivers. Parking off designated areas is prohibited. GARBAGE should be deposited at the dumpster located near the park’s entry station. Please keep campsites clean.

Gray Water

The discharge of gray water and sewage is prohibited. Please use dump stations.

Park Gates

Park gates are locked from 10:30 p.m. until 7 a.m. For emergencies, contact the park attendant.

Noise

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Unreasonable or excessive noise at any time is prohibited.

Pets

All pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Pets are not allowed in restrooms, playgrounds, shelters or designated swim areas.

Fires

All fires must be confined in designated fire rings or grills. Only dead wood on the ground may be used for firewood.

Swimming

 is recommended only at designated beach areas. No lifeguards are provided. Swimming is at your own risk. Never swim alone.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Reservations

Reservations for individual and group campsites can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.reserveusa.com. All other family campsites at Lake Lanier are available only on a first come basis.

Group Camping

Organized groups are welcome to use the group camping areas at Shoal Creek and Shady Grove campgrounds. Call the campground for reservations.

Accessible Facilities

The Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier is actively involved in providing facilities which are accessible to the disabled. Most campgrounds are accessible.

Opening & Closing Dates

For more information on park schedules, visit http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/recreation/Schedules

Camping Rates (per night)

Primitive campsites $18
Campsite w/o hookups (tent site) $22
Campsite with 30 amp electricity and water hookups $30
Campsite with 50 amp electricity and water hookup  $32
Visitor vehicles  $4

(Payment may be made by via most major credit cards except at Sawnee Campground.)
For more information about camping, visit http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/recreation/camping

Picnic Shelters

Picnic shelters are available at several Corps’ parks around the lake. 
Call the Lake Lanier Management Office for Details: 770-945-9531 or visit http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/recreation/dayuse

Rates for Shelters (per day)

West Bank Park - $90
Upper Overlook - $90
Buford Dam Park - $90
Van Pugh Park North - $90
Lanier Park - $90
Bolding Mill - $75
Little Hall - $75
Thompson Creek Park - $50

Day Use Parks

The Corps operates 39 day-use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds. All day use parks close daily at 10 p.m.. Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. 

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

For more information on day use parks, visit http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier/recreation/dayuse

Day Use Fees

Boat launching  $3/$4

Campgrounds

13        Van Pugh S 
17        Old Federal
45        Duckett Mill
50        Bolding Mill 
53        Toto Creek               
77        Bald Ridge
81        Sawnee


Day Use Parks

1          Lower Pool East 2          Lower Overlook 3          Upper Overlook  4          Buford Dam Park 12        Burton Mill 13        Van Pugh S 15        Van Pugh N 18        Old Federal Day Use  19        Balus Creek 20        Mountain View* 30        Belton Bridge 31        Lula 36        Little River 38        Wahoo Creek* 39        Thompson Bridge 41        Sardis Creek 42        Simpson 43        Robinson*

45        Duckett Mill 46        Little Hall 50        Bolding Mill  53        Toto Creek 54        Nix Bridge 55        Thompson Creek 59        Keith's Bridge 60        Long Hollow 67        Two Mile 70        Six Mile 76        Tidwell 80        Little Ridge 82        West Bank 83        W. Bank Overlook 84        Lower Pool West 93        East Bank 94        Lanier Park

State, County & City Parks

  7 Shoal Creek - 770-945-8787
11 Big Creek - 770-945-8787
14 Chestnut Ridge - 770-945-8787
33 Clark's Bridge - 770-535-8280
79 Mary Alice Park - 770-781-2010
86 Flowery Branch Park - 770-967-6371
52 Lumpkin County Park - 706-864-3622
56 War Hill - 706-344-3600
71 Charleston - 770-781-2215
74 Shady Grove - 770-205-6849
75 Young Deer - 770-781-2215
87 Lanier Point - 770-535-8280
88 Longwood Park -  770-531-2680
89 Holly Park - 770-531-2680
90 Laurel Park - 770-535-8280
91 River Forks - 770-531-3952
96 Lake Lanier Islands - 770-945-8787
99 Don Carter State Park - 404-656-3530

Information

Water release schedules                      
770 945-1466

Lake information                   
770 945-1467

Corps of Engineers
770 945-9531