Georgia offers many campgrounds operated by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers maintains and investigates national waters and related environmental resources. It has constructed and operated 464 lakes in 43 states. Georgia is home to many USACE-operated lakes and adjoining campground facilities. Most of the campgrounds offer an array of amenities, including water and electric hookups. Primitive sites are also available at some campgrounds. Reservations can be made through each campground website or by telephone.
West Point Lake
Situated on the Alabama-Georgia state line, West Point Lake has 525 miles of shoreline and is fed by the Chattahoochee River. The lake covers 25,900 acres, offering ample opportunity for fishing, boating and other water activities. The USACE operates five nearby campgrounds. Amity, Holiday, Whitetail and Heard campgrounds are available at a fee of $16 per night for primitive sites or $22 for single sites with water and electric hookups. Ringer campground is free of charge and offers primitive camping sites, boat ramps and hiking trails. Fee campgrounds take reservations and staff resident park attendants. They also offer such amenities as showers, playgrounds, sanitary disposal stations, boat ramps, hiking trails and sports facilities.
West Point Lake
Visitor Center
500 Resource Management Drive
West Point, GA 31833
706-645-2937
westpt.sam.usace.army.mil
Lake Sidney Lanier
With 692 miles of shoreline, Lake Lanier is situated in the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Over 7.5 million people visit the lake every year. The USACE operates seven campgrounds adjoining Lake Lanier. Many are waterfront and all feature a grill, lantern pole, picnic table and fire ring. Primitive campsites are available for $17 per night, campsites without hookups for $19 and campsites with hookups are available for $25 to $27 depending on the amps of electricity required. Over 90 percent of the sites can be reserved, with the remainder available to a first-come, first-served basis.
Lake Sidney Lanier
Visitor Center
1050 Buford Dam Road
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-9531
lanier.sam.usace.army.mil
Hartwell Dam and Lake
Originally built for flood control, the Hartwell Dam and Lake is situated on the Georgia and South Carolina state line. It has 962 miles of shoreline and covers almost 56,000 acres. Visitors may stay at one of the 9 Hartwell Lake campgrounds. Many of the campgrounds provide showers, boat ramps, sanitary disposal stations and playgrounds. Campsites with or without water and electric hookups are available. Primitive campsite fees begin at $10, and campsites with hookups range from $20 to $22 per night.
Hartwell Dam & Lake
5625 Anderson Hwy
Hartwell, GA 30643-5259
706-856-0300
sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell
Allatoona Lake
Located just 30 miles away from Atlanta, Allatoona Lake offers fishing, camping and boating opportunities to almost seven million visitors each year. Eight campgrounds offer all offer full amenities, including hookups, showers, handicapped access, grills and tables, swimming access, laundry, toilets and boat ramps. Most have campground attendants on duty. Campsite fees range from $16 to $24 per night, depending on the campground.
Operations Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 487
Cartersville, Georgia 30120-0487
678-721-6700
allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil
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