Lake Lanier Camping & RV Parks

Official federal and state park campgrounds, RV electric hookups, and shoreline camping.

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β›Ί Bald Ridge Creek

$18 - $32 / night

Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating ...

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β›Ί Bolding Mill

$18 - $32 / night

Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility. Visitors will enjoy fishing and boating on the lake...

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β›Ί Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, n...

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β›Ί Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, S...

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β›Ί Duckett Mill

$18 - $32 / night

Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake ha...

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β›Ί Lanier Park Shelter (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidne...

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β›Ί Little Hall Shelter (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Little Hall Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, n...

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β›Ί Old Federal

$18 - $32 / night

Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually fo...

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β›Ί Sawnee

$18 - $32 / night

Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming. The lake, named for the poet, S...

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β›Ί Thompson Creek Park Shelter (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Thompson Creek Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake,...

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β›Ί Toto Creek Campground

$18 - $32 / night

Toto Creek Campground lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to picnicking and boating. The lake, named f...

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β›Ί Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake,...

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β›Ί Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

$18 - $32 / night

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small ...

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β›Ί West Bank Park Shelters (Ga)

$18 - $32 / night

West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Si...

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Trip Preparation & Gear

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Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)

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SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)

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Targeting: Spotted Bass, Striped Bass

Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer

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