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Average nightly rates11 total sites
RV Sites
8 sites
Tent Sites
11 sites
About Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 11
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (92)
What Guests Are Saying
Dockery Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful and peaceful environment, well-maintained campsites, and proximity to hiking trails, making it a beloved destination for many visitors. While some reviews mention the challenging access road and occasional inconsiderate visitors, overall experiences highlight the campground’s privacy and scenic views. Amenities like clean bathrooms and responsive staff further enhance the camping experience, although visitors should be aware that firewood must be brought from outside.
What Guests Are Saying
Dockery Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful and peaceful environment, well-maintained campsites, and proximity to hiking trails, making it a beloved destination for many visitors. While some reviews mention the challenging access road and occasional inconsiderate visitors, overall experiences highlight the campground’s privacy and scenic views. Amenities like clean bathrooms and responsive staff further enhance the camping experience, although visitors should be aware that firewood must be brought from outside.
Review Summary
kurt h
VerifiedDecember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Dockery Lake
We really like Dockery lake. Long descent on manageable dirt road no 4x4 needed. Beautiful local, direct trail to the A.T., and a lake with trout. This was our second time here. Our site, #6 was good, as was our first site #2. #2 is next to bear proof trash cans, bring a broom for sweeping away acorns and debris from the tent pad! Tent pad at site 6 is level and 4-person tent size. There are sites along the lake front, a few walk-in sites on the back side of the lake and sites on the uphill side of the lane. small campers are better on the lake front sites I think for easier access to site and set-up. Be bear aware, there are bear proof trash cans and be advised the wind at night sweeps over this site and it can get loud! also there is water available in season and a restroom with vault toilets. I believe they close this site at the end of Nov or Dec. We look forward to returning.
kurt h
VerifiedDecember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Dockery Lake
We really like Dockery lake. Long descent on manageable dirt road no 4x4 needed. Beautiful local, direct trail to the A.T., and a lake with trout. This was our second time here. Our site, #6 was good, as was our first site #2. #2 is next to bear proof trash cans, bring a broom for sweeping away acorns and debris from the tent pad! Tent pad at site 6 is level and 4-person tent size. There are sites along the lake front, a few walk-in sites on the back side of the lake and sites on the uphill side of the lane. small campers are better on the lake front sites I think for easier access to site and set-up. Be bear aware, there are bear proof trash cans and be advised the wind at night sweeps over this site and it can get loud! also there is water available in season and a restroom with vault toilets. I believe they close this site at the end of Nov or Dec. We look forward to returning.
Russell B
VerifiedDecember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 11, Loop: Dockery Lake
Small and quiet. Beautiful lake.
Russell B
VerifiedDecember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 11, Loop: Dockery Lake
Small and quiet. Beautiful lake.
Alexander I
VerifiedNovember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 7(lake site), Loop: Dockery Lake
It may not be clear from the map but sites 3/5 and especially 9/11 are basically right next to each other so keep that in mind. Also water and toilet in campground were turned off when we went which was a bummer.
Alexander I
VerifiedNovember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 7(lake site), Loop: Dockery Lake
It may not be clear from the map but sites 3/5 and especially 9/11 are basically right next to each other so keep that in mind. Also water and toilet in campground were turned off when we went which was a bummer.
Bill T
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 9(lake site), Loop: Dockery Lake
Restrooms closed.
Bill T
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 9(lake site), Loop: Dockery Lake
Restrooms closed.
Darren C
VerifiedNovember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Dockery Lake
The camp sites are great the only negative is there is no where close to buy firewood you will need to bring your own.
Darren C
VerifiedNovember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Dockery Lake
The camp sites are great the only negative is there is no where close to buy firewood you will need to bring your own.
Location Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Dahlonega, GA, 30533
United States
Directions From Blairsville, GA take U.S. 19/129 south for 10.0 miles, turn right on GA Hwy 180. Go approximately 11.0 miles. Turn left on GA Highway 60, go 4.0 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the left. Turn left, go 1.0 mile to campground.
From Dahlonega, GA take GA Highway 60 north approximately 13 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the right. Turn right, go 1.0 mile to campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
General
- Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain., but there is generally cell coverage at the turn-off to the campground at highway 60.
- Drinking Water is available seasonally (April 1 - November 1), but the campground is winterized in the off-season (November 1 - April 1).
- No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors.
- Pack-it-In Pack-it-out. Although limited trash service is available at this recreation area, please take as much with you as you can.
- Limit of two vehicles per campsite
- Pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Campfires are permitted in grills only. Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out.
- Day-Use is not permitted in unreserved campsites. Day-use visitors are not required to pay a fee, and can use the facilities available in the day-use area.
- There are no drinking water hook-ups, electrical hook-ups, or dump-station service at this site.
- Fishing in Dockery Lake is permitted, but a Trout Stamp is required under GA DNR regulations.
- Boating is permitted at Dockery Lake. Electric motors only, no internal combustion motors. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are acceptable.
- Swimming is prohibited in Dockery Lake.
- Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
- Be bear aware; keep all food in containers or locked inside a vehicle as much as possible. Remove all food from the area after eating and during nighttime hours.
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Last updated: August 4, 2026
