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

Michael W

Verified

August 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: SAWN

5

Great campground on lake Lanier.

Bryan O

Verified

August 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: SAWN

5

Love it, great view of the lake

Julian C D

Verified

August 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SAWN

5

Thanks!

Kathy T

Verified

August 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SAWN

5

One of the most beautiful campsites we ever had, right on the water. Very friendly camp host, Jim Hughes, asked us if we needed to purchase firewood despite our very late arrival (10 p.m.) due to an accident outside Atlanta. He opened the wood shed to accommodate us, and we were so appreciative that we were able to have a campfire for an hour before retiring. We booked the site last minute since we were unable to travel to a different campground we originally booked. It happened to be the last site available, #18, probably due to someone else's cancellation. What a "WOW" morning we had when we looked out our windows to the magnificent water view! Jim told us when we checked out that this site is usually difficult to get. We really felt blessed. Wish we could've stayed longer. Next time!

James M

Verified

September 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: SAWN

4

Lovely park. We call it “urban camping” because of the enjoyment of being in nature and at the lake, yet only five miles from almost any grocery/restaurant/Home Depot or Lowe’s. Be sure to bring a camping chair or some sort of stool or something when using the bath house showers. There are no benches in the stalls. Only one small hook on the back of the door.

Kathy R

Verified

September 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SAWN

5

A beautiful campground. Hope to come back soon!

Jesse Reina P

Verified

September 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SAWN

5

Sawnee has some beautiful water sites, easy access to small sandy beaches around the campground and a boat ramp that can be used for launching kayaks. The hosts were amazing. Dale and Anita, Jim and Nancy, thank you so much for your assistance and willingness to go beyond. Roberto, the maintenance guy was also cordial and helpful. My husband had to be hospitalize while there and they went out of their way to help. I would have stayed there longer IF we could have. Thank you Sawnee you made a difficult time a little easier. We stayed in three sites in two weeks, because of our late reservations due to sudden need to stay longer in the area. Site 54/31/51.. of all three 51 was the worst only because of the highway noise and lots of spiders and biting ants.

Mitchell S

Verified

September 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: SAWN

5

Great rv park camp host very friendly

Lisa S

Verified

September 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: SAWN

5

This is a beautiful campground and we love coming here to visit. There are so many thing's to do around the area. Hiking, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing just to name a few. We have had the nicest camp host & hostess everytime we stay at Sawnee. The bathrooms are clean as well as the whole campground. I highly recommend this campground to everyone.
Thanks again for being so kind & friendly!

William W

Verified

September 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: SAWN

5

We are truly sorry Sawnee is not open longer into the fall. Right when weather is great for camping the park closes. The park volunteers were friendly and helpful. We will come back.

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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