Camping

Lake Sidney Lanier offers some of the best camping opportunities in the entire southeast.  Whether it’s a tent on a primitive campsite hugging the shoreline of the lake or a pad for your recreational vehicle, Lake Lanier has it all. 

The Corps of Engineers operates 7 campgrounds with 482 campsites at Lake Lanier including 430 sites with water and electric hookups.  Most sites are waterfront and all have a picnic table fire ring, grill and lantern pole. 

All campgrounds have beach areas, boat ramps and restrooms.  Most of our campgrounds also have showers, playgrounds, accessible sites and manned entry stations. To make reservations, download maps, check out campsite photos and see site availability visit Recreation.Gov.

All Army Corps campgrounds on Lake Sidney Lanier recognize the America The Beautiful (ATB) and Golden Passport* cards. The ATB Annual and Lifetime Senior Pass, Access Pass, Golden Age and Golden Access passes will grant 50% off all campsite reservation fees**.

 

 

RATES  Sun-Th  F-Sat

Primitive Campsites (Toto Creek Campground)

 $16

     $16

Tent Campsite Only  $20 $30

Tent Campsite with Electric

 $22

     $32

Campsite with 30 AMP Electricity and Water

 $24

     $34

Campsite with 50 AMP Electricity and Water $26 $36
Walk-In $20 $30

*Golden Age/Access cards have been replaced with the America the Beautiful Pass, but are still accepted at all campgrounds.

**Pass is only valid for 50% reduction in campsite reservation fees when the owner of the card is present and camping throughout the entire reservation, and only on the site associated with that fee. Fraudulent use of a ATB or GA Pass could result in invalidation of the card and/or a fine.

Rules / Regulations

For an enjoyable visit, all campers entering U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operated campgrounds at Lake Lanier should become familiar with the rules and regulations.  The following guidelines are intended to ensure orderly park operation, visitor safety and protection of the environment and public property.  Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds and copies are available at the campground’s entry station. 

In addition to Title 36 Rules and Regulations, the following applies specifically to Campgrounds:

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
  • All campers and their visitors must register at the park’s entry station.
  • Courtesy drive-throughs are permitted when the park is less than 75% capacity; during the summer, weekends are almost always closed to drive-throughs.
  • Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles.
  • 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 of registered campers must depart the campground by 9:30 p.m. or when the camper checks out prior to this time.
  • Check-out time is 1:00 p.m.  An additional fee will be charged for late departure.
  • Check-in time for reservations are guaranteed after 3:00 PM.
  • Length of stay is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period.
  • Only adults (18 years or older) may rent a campsite.  Minors may not be left in the campground without adult supervision.
  • Motorized vehicles must have a license tag and be operated by licensed drivers. 
  • Vehicles may not be operated or parked off the roadway.
  • Garbage should be deposited in the dumpster.
  • The discharge of grey water and sewage is prohibited.  Please use the dump station. 
  • Park gates are locked from 10:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.  For emergencies please contact the park attendant at his trailer located next to the entry station.
  • Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.  Unreasonable or excessive noise at any time is prohibited.
  • Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length.  Pets are not allowed in restrooms, gatehouse, playgrounds, shelters or designated swim areas.
  • Fires must be confined in a designated fire ring or grill. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for firewood. No chainsaws can be used.
  • A camping unit or a tent must be set up and utilized overnight on each rented site.
  • Speed Limit is 10 mph.

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