The best way to appreciate Lake Lanier and the unique Shady Grove Campground is to go away for a while. When you return and compare it to wherever you were, you will have a deeper appreciation for the lovely setting of Georgia’s greatest lake, with hills in the background and abundant life all around.
The moment you witness Shady Grove Campground for yourself you might hear strains from that old mountain song that might have been written by a previous visitor.
Don’t be spooked if you hear Jean Ritchie sing,
Shady Grove, my little love
Shady Grove, I say
Shady Grove, my little love
Don’t wait till Judgment Day
This pride and joy of Forsyth County Parks & Recreation awaits your visit when it reopens on Monday, March 6, 2017. Set your GPS for 7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way in Cumming, on the western shore of Lake Lanier.
Shady Grove Campground is where the livin’ is easy on Lanier. This park has 110 campsites – including tent campsites, RV campsites and group campsites — spread out over almost 110 acres. If the camping, beach and swim area, boat ramp with a courtesy dock, paths and children’s playground don’t refresh you, take a cold shower and try again.
“Shady Grove Campground is a distinctive highlight of Forsyth County Parks & Recreation offerings,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “The campground provides great natural amenities including boat and swim access to Lake Lanier that make for an ideal overnight stay or a weeklong staycation.”
Campsite reservations may be made online now at www.forsythco.com/parks. Reservations can be made in person at the campground visitor center and by phone at (770) 205-6850 beginning March 6. For more information about the campground, please visit www.forsythco.com/parks.
After only a few visits to Shady Grove Campground, you will be singing its praises.
