4.54171 reviewsPrice
$20 - $200/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20 - $200/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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5000 North Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families after a summer lake weekend do well here. The swim beach, kayak rentals, and accessible Woodland Loop (gnome village included) keep kids busy, and Site #1 offers unusual seclusion near a restroom. Book months ahead; summer weekends fill fast.
Tent campers expecting lake views will likely be disappointed. Primitive sites require a walk-in, some are unlevel, none have dedicated shower access, and train noise reaches the campground after dark. Winter scoring drops sharply if swimming is the point.
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Graded on what 145 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer delivers the best lake access, with highs around 85-90°F and lows in the mid-60s. Boat ramps, swim areas, and rentals operate at full capacity, though afternoon thunderstorms roll through regularly. The beach gets crowded on weekends and holidays. Weekdays offer quieter visits. Winter brings temperatures around 40°F and fewer visitors, better for hiking than swimming.
Best lake access, rentals and full facilities in summer; busiest and can be crowded.
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Don Carter State Park offers a wide range of amenities, making it suitable for both leisure and adventure seekers. The facilities include ADA-accessible accommodations, accessible boat ramps and picnic areas, bathhouses, boat launch ramps, comfort stations, dock access, a dump station, firewood for sale, a fish cleaning station, grills, paved sites, and a visitor center. The campground also offers cabin rentals and primitive camping areas. Other amenities include picnic shelters, a playground, swimming beach, and a tent area. Laundry facilities are available within 10 miles.
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Site #21 is praised as a 'HUGE pull-through.'
Site #1 is noted for its seclusion, being located alone and near a bathroom.
Site #26 is described as unlevel but accommodating for a 40 ft camper.
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