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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (29)
What Guests Are Saying
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is praised for its beautiful, quiet location near Carter's Lake, with well-maintained sites, designated fire pits, and good phone signal. While some visitors noted issues with bugs, particularly in the pit toilets, the overall experience of camping here is positive, with many describing it as a peaceful retreat. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, and the campground is well-suited for families and outdoor activities like swimming and fishing.
What Guests Are Saying
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is praised for its beautiful, quiet location near Carter's Lake, with well-maintained sites, designated fire pits, and good phone signal. While some visitors noted issues with bugs, particularly in the pit toilets, the overall experience of camping here is positive, with many describing it as a peaceful retreat. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, and the campground is well-suited for families and outdoor activities like swimming and fishing.
Review Summary
Dale L
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Loved my 2 nights of primitive camping site #14. I didn't understand why there wasn't anybody camping this time of the year. The fishing was nice.And the lake has huge bass in it.
Nate B
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Woodring Primitive
We really enjoyed the site! Great views of the lake and everything was well kept. The spots were pretty open and close compared to some other sites so if that is important to you then take that into consideration. I’m looking forward to going back and hiking as well!
Johnathan C
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Great little family spot to camp and cook out
Manda S
VerifiedApril 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Woodring Primitive
I have camped here my whole life. It’s a wonderful place to be in nature and enjoy Carters Lake and all it’s amenities.
Manda S
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Easy to make reservations. Quiet and peaceful. Camp Host is Awesome!!!!!! He would come check on us everyday with his very sweet dog. He was very, very helpful!
Will definitely stay again!
Jennifer W
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Woodring Primitive
This spot is perfect. It's secluded. The lake is on both sides though one side is very steep, the other side is easy enough to get to. There is a trail that leads to a nice fishing area or a good spot to swim. Quiet and clean.
Mary K
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Woodring is our favorite place to camp at, and has been for four years now. It’s beautiful and normally very quiet. There’s a few good places to go swimming with little kids!
Gary R
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Very clean sites. Quiet and relaxing.
Matthew M
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Didn’t get a chance to experience it due to getting rained out but would love to try again sometime
Alison C
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Woodring Primitive
This is a great campground! We stayed in the primitive campground, and while I was initially nervous about that (thinking it was going to be very backwoods), it was not what I expected of “primitive”- it was great. Established sites with tent pads, water views, designated fire pits and grills, and even picnic tables. Such a beautiful location, very far from any civilization, making it super peaceful. Right down the hill from all the primitive sites is a great place to swim and launch paddleboards or kayaks.
Location & Directions for Woodring Branch Primitive Campground
Woodring Branch Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705 United States
Elevation: 349 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 mi off Highway 282. </strong></p>
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From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 mi off Highway 282.
From Ellijay, GA, take Highway 282/76 west for 11 mi to the access road and follow signs to the campground.
Physical Address, Woodring Branch Rd, Ellijay,GA,30540
Highway access
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is accessible via US Highway 76, which is approximately 15 miles to the north, and State Highway 52, located roughly 12 miles to the south.
Policies & Rules
General
- ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE A RESERVATION BEFORE ENTERING CAMPGROUND Campsite occupancy is limited to maximum of eight (8) and two (2) vehicles and one (1) boat. NO VISITORS, registered campers only
- Camping at one or more campsites at Carters Lake Project for a period longer than 14 days during a 30 day period is prohibited. Title 36 CFR 327.7B
- All pets must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length. Title 36 CFR 327.11
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