Kim H
May 18, 2026
Beautiful spot to have a gathering.
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About Woodring Day Use Area Shelter
Woodring Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 mi north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking.
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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9 reviews
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The Woodring Day Use Area Shelter is praised for its beautiful setting, making it an ideal venue for weddings. Reviewers appreciate the overall ambiance and aesthetics of the location. Couples have had memorable experiences celebrating their special day here.
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Sarah G
April 26, 2026
I had a beautiful wedding here
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Sarah G
April 26, 2026
I had a beautiful wedding here
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cathy h
August 29, 2024
Lov this place
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cathy h
August 29, 2024
Lov this place
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Alina Jeanette W
August 3, 2024
It was absolutely amazing my husband and I got married and everything was so beautiful
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Alina Jeanette W
August 3, 2024
It was absolutely amazing my husband and I got married and everything was so beautiful
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Jessica R
September 25, 2021
We absolutely love Carters Lake , in the summer time this is our home away from home. We reserved woodring day use area for our son’s 1st Birthday and for out daughter 11th birthday. The only complaint I have , is that when we got there they were people whom was acting like we did not make a reservation because the ranger had not posted reserve on the sign yet. So there was some words from the other party that made my husband uoset, we showed them were we had reservations online and had to call , they sent a ranger to put a sign on the board for us, but this when have been so much easier if it was already posted when it was suppose to be. Either way we still enjoyed our children’s birthday party and the outdoors.
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Jessica R
September 25, 2021
We absolutely love Carters Lake , in the summer time this is our home away from home. We reserved woodring day use area for our son’s 1st Birthday and for out daughter 11th birthday. The only complaint I have , is that when we got there they were people whom was acting like we did not make a reservation because the ranger had not posted reserve on the sign yet. So there was some words from the other party that made my husband uoset, we showed them were we had reservations online and had to call , they sent a ranger to put a sign on the board for us, but this when have been so much easier if it was already posted when it was suppose to be. Either way we still enjoyed our children’s birthday party and the outdoors.
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Location & Directions for Woodring Day Use Area Shelter
975 Powerhouse Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 United States
Elevation: 380 ft
Getting There
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 mi; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed across railroad tracks; turn left onto Old Highway 411 North, continu...
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 mi; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed across railroad tracks; turn left onto Old Highway 411 North, continue approximately six (6) miles and turn right onto Highway 76, travel approximately 3.5 mi and turn right onto Woodring Branch Road; proceed almost five (5) miles and continue straight into Woodring Branch Day Use Area.
Woodring
5600 Woodring Branch Road
Ellijay, GA 30540
Highway access
The Woodring Day Use Area Shelter is accessible via Interstate 75, approximately 30 miles from Exit 293, and Georgia Highway 411, which connects to Georgia Highway 136 and Highway 76.
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