Click on the name of each location below for additional information on scenic and safe Lake Lanier campgrounds or to make reservations for your next pleasant visit.
A quick note on booking the best deals: I’ve included many of the direct links to each campground below, but I’d also recommend checking out Lake Lanier’s Campspot here as well, for two reasons.
- Campspot is a marketplace and provides pricing promotions and real-time availability that most campgrounds don’t have the ability to keep updated on their own.
- Campspot has some lesser-known, off-beaten-path campgrounds and camping locations (some hidden gems).
Where to Camp at Lake Lanier
Bald Ridge Campground [RV Camping Available]
This US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) managed campground is located in Cumming, GA. Amenities include: campsites with hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swim area.
Address: 4100 Bald Ridge Road, Cumming, GA
Bolding Mill [RV Camping Available]
Bolding Mill Campground offers 88, full hookup campsites, and nine tent sites. Amenities include laundry facilities, a children’s playground, hot showers, and a swimming beach.
Blue Ridge Campground [RV Camping Available]
Situated in lovely Lake Lanier Islands, this campground has a total of 147 RV sites and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Attractions on the island include a hotel and conference center, three restaurants, two 18-hole golf courses, boat rental, equestrian activities.
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Duckett Mill [RV Camping Available]
This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located off Dawsonville Highway (GA 53), next to Bolding Bridge. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swimming.
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Old Federal Park [RV Camping Available]
This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Flowery Branch. The Old Federal campground amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, pavilion, boat ramp, and a swim area.
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River Forks [RV Camping Available]
This Hall County campground and River Forks Park opens at 10 a.m. year-round and has 46 RV sites and 16 tent sites. Gates close at 8 p.m. during in-season months (March 1-Dec. 31; closed January and February.) Fees vary. Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to visiting.
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Sawnee [RV Camping Available]
This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located close to the Buford Dam. The Sawnee campground amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swim area.
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Shady Grove Campground [RV Camping Available]
This campground is located off Shadburn Ferry Road in Cumming. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, picnic tables, group shelters, boat ramp, and a beach/swim area. Group areas can be reserved.
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Shoal Creek Campground [RV Camping Available]
This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Buford off Buford Dam Road. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, a dump station, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, a picnic pavilion, boat ramp, and a swim area.
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Toto Creek Park
This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Dawson County off Price Road, GA 136. It is a primitive campsite and the amenities include: campsites without hookups, restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swim area.
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Van Pugh Park South Campground [RV Camping Available]
A beautiful, but smaller, campground, centrally located near Flowery Branch off of Interstate 985. Van Pugh Park South is the “camping area” of Van Pugh Park, the North having a full beach & recreation area. This campsite features only 37 hookups with running water & electricity, but also has 18 more basic tent camping lots available.
Address: 6749 Gaines Ferry Rd City: Flowery Branch
War Hill
This campground is located on the Dawson/Forsyth Border. It is a very basic campsite with few amenities.
Best Lake Lanier RV Parks
If you are specifically traveling with an RV, many of Lake Lanier’s campsites will work, but a few stand out as the best options, both in terms of amenities and service.
- Camp Margaritaville: More expensive, but more amenities (see the section on “RV Resorts” below)
- River Forks Park: Fantastic VIEWS if that’s what you value most.
- Shady Grove Campground: Some tent sites, but predominantly an RV camp.
- Van Pugh South: Smaller and harder to get reservations, but well managed and convenient location.
- Old Federal: Well managed by the Army Corps, known as one of the top RV sites.
- Bald Ridge Creek: More private, away from the touristy areas.
Lake Lanier RV Resorts
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands RV Resort
If RV camping is more your style, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is worth checking out. Enjoy waterfront views with all of the RV amenities you need. 30-50 feet concrete pads, restrooms with showers, laundry, full water and sewer hook-up, 30-50 amp power connection, grills, picnic tables, fire pits, and WiFi.
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Address: 8002 Margarita Street City: Buford
How can I get information on Bald Ridge and Old Federal campgrounds when THEY DON’T ANSWER THEIR PHONES?? Why have phones if no one will answer them! I need to know something. Please answer your phones.
Can I get brochures for camping on lake Lanier.. thanks
Hi,
Please download a copy of our Lake Lanier Visitors Guide here:
https://lakelanier.com/lake-lanier-visitors-guide/
Thanks,
RJS