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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
Sarah C
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Woodring Primitive
I just wanted to let y'all know that Shannon. The host that we had the majority of the time we were there is phenomenal even for all days. She's awesome.
Cindy C
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Woodring Primitive
The primitive site we had was absolutely fabulous. Really my only complaint was the pit bathroom was so full of bugs. It was not even usable. The flies were all over the toilet seat. It was absolutely disgusting. I was told there was a separate crew to take care of the pit toilets and they had not been around. Probably short-staffed. Imagine that. One of the hosts sprayed some organic bug spray to try to mitigate the problem but it was still disgusting. Next time I will stay at the primitive sites in the improved campground which has actual bathrooms with no bugs
Deborah H
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Great campsite
Manda S
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Both campgrounds offer tent camping. Both are great.
Crystal R
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Woodring Primitive
This place is a gem.
Yvonne R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Great spot despite the 250 ft of hill to get your gear back and forth. Quiet, clean, and private. Also a great view and a great phone signal.
Jacob S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Good campground. Good 5g. Bad bugs during the summer; mosquitoes, flies, nats.
Evan B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Woodring Primitive
This site is on the lower section closer to the lake. There was a big group playing loud music and talking very loudly, so I was worried about that. I got to my campsite and noticed someone was already occupying it. They clearly were using it as a longterm shelter. I didn't bother them because it would have taken a long time to move all their stuff. I check the website and noticed the site across the path was available so I walked over there. The first thing I saw was that the fire ring was filled with garbage, a lot of melted plastic and toilet paper. I felt kind of weirded out at this point so I debated going home, but I drove 2.5 hours. I found another site at the upper section so I reserved that and stayed there.
That spot was nice and quiet. There were plenty of dead, fallen limbs to use for a fire. I carried my kayak down to the put in (very loosely used) and had a really nice time on the lake. It was very quiet with only a few boats and paddleboarders. I did most enjoy my stay but will never go back.
Vivien O
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Woodring Primitive
Lovely secluded location in the trees, just enough gap on pitch 4 for Starlink, no one else around.
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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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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