Sawnee
Sawnee

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

58 total sites

About Sawnee

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, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit.

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

58 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 02, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 13, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 14, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 15, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 16, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 ft long
🚐 28, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long
🚐 29, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 97 ft long
🚐 30, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 63 ft long
🚐 31, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 ft long
🚐 32, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 ft long
🚐 33, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 ft long
🚐 34, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 ft long
⛺ 35A, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 35B, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 35C, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 36, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 95 ft long
🚐 37, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 39, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 40, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 41, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 42, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 43, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 44, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 45-46, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 47, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 50, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 51, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 54, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 57 ft long
🚐 56, Loop: SAWN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 ft long
⛺ 57, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 58, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 59, Loop: SAWN Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade

Reviews (154)

Review Summary

3.9
154 reviews
5
50.6%
78
4
20.8%
32
3
10.4%
16
2
7.8%
12
1
10.4%
16

Angela W

Verified

July 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: SAWN

3

The sites were smaller than we were used to.

Ashley R

Verified

July 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: SAWN

5

Beautiful campground with many lakefront sites. Way nicer than most RV parks and at a great price!

Daniel E

Verified

July 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: SAWN

5

Picked up a couple midweek nights for a quiet last minute get away.

Hope W

Verified

July 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: SAWN

4

E had a wonderful time for it first camping trip. Our only complaint was that half of our campsite was INFESTED with fire ants. So our picnic table was unable to be used and we had to cram our tent and the fire on the same side of the pad.

Leticia h

Verified

July 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: SAWN

4

When we check in the person who was attended us, he didn't wanted to let in us because he said the name was wrong we didn't understand that because I had the reservation and I show him the reservation number an d he was mad and he said I gonna call the ranger you can't be in, so a terrible experience with that man.

Tina D

Verified

September 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: SAWN

5

nice campground with great view

Joleen P

Verified

April 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SAWN

5

We loved our campsite and how conveniently located it was to the playground and restrooms. The people at check-in and check-out were also very friendly! We will definitely be back.

James B

Verified

April 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: SAWN

4

Nice place with wonderful views of Lake Lanier. Bathrooms were run down and we had to remove a big pile or rebar from our site before we could camp. But it is still a nice place to camp.

Richard P

Verified

April 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: SAWN

5

Staff was very helpful and friendly, site was very clean and I had a wonderful experience. First time at campgrounds

Joseph H

Verified

April 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: SAWN

5

It's a beautiful campground with sites on the water. The water sites have magnificent views.

Location & Directions for Sawnee

3200 Buford Dam Road, Cumming, GA 30041-0567 United States

Elevation: 338 ft

Nearest town

Cumming, GA - 4.7 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Sawnee is accessible via Buford Dam Road, which connects to GA-20 approximately 3 miles to the south. GA-20 provides access to I-85, located roughly 15 miles to the west.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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