Warning
GeneralThe Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in Hall County are being co-managed between the USACE at Lake Sidney Lanier and Hall County Parks and Rec. The County has taken over day to day operations including reservations and operating dates. Please check their website here https://www.hallcounty.org/1182/Camping-in-Hall-County. The county will honor all America the Beautiful passes for discounts. Any questions please feel to reach out at (770) 945-9531.
About Old Federal
Number of accommodations: 82
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (446)
Review Summary
Patricia C
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: OFED
Awesome Staff! I love the camp’s layout too. Very safe and cozy.
Betty-Lou H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: OFED
The campground host are the best(rich and Patti and Betty and ravit)
The grass can use some cutting.
Beautiful view!
We definitely be back
Patricia E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: OFED
This was my first time here but definitely not my last. The women at the gate are awesome. The sites are almost all great water views. Old federal is just beautiful!
Diane B
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: OFED
Staff is friendly and professional. Camp sites are well looked after, not to mention beautiful.
Aaron S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: OFED
Bathrooms and campsites are clean. Entrance is easily accessible. Neighbors are quiet. Boats on the lake can run late and be a little loud.
Kenneth K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: OFED
Got cancelled with NO NOTICE!!
I am here and NOT A HAPPY CAMPER!!
Mark P
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: OFED
Nice laid out spot, calm and serene. Of course it was a weekday and school was in. Cool dry breeze great fall weather wish I could have stayed more than one night.
Sonia M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: OFED
Very cozy site. Nice view. Very well maintained campground. Strict rules
Robert and Ethelene N
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: OFED
It’s such a beautiful park we just hated to see the grass not being mowed. The people at the gate were so nice we hope they will be returning for the next season
carl s
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: OFED
Need more landscaping and cleaning of restrooms.
Location Old Federal
Address:
6219 Old Federal Road
Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
United States
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Hwy 347/Friendship
Rd., turn right on McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow
signs to the campground.
Old Federal is accessible via I-985, which is approximately 7 miles to the west. US Highway 23 also runs nearby, providing additional access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2222 / -83.9494
Elevation: 331 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
1PM
General
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Due to COVID-19, camper registration will take place through the gatehouse window. Upon arrival to the campground, please have your ID, license plate number, camping unit’s license plate number, site number, and discount pass (if applicable) ready to give the Park Attendant. Please approach the gatehouse slowly and bring your vehicle close to the window. At no point should you park and walk to the gatehouse window. Do not attempt to enter the gatehouse.
- Gatehouse open 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Gatehouse open 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday - Sunday.
- Payments are not accepted at the gatehouse.
- For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/
- The campground does not accept mail or food deliveries for campers in the campground. Campers must coordinate to accept these items at a location outside the campground gate.
- Gates lock at 10:30pm and reopen 7am.
- "NO SHOWS" will be charged the full amount for their reservation.
- DISCOUNT PASSES must be presented upon arrival and can only be used for ONE site where the cardholder is the REGISTERED camper. Fraudulent use of a discount pass may result in a mandatory appearance in court in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.23 (d) RECREATION FEES. DISCOUNT PASSES must be applied at the time the reservation is made.
- Gatehouse Attendants have limited or no internet access and are unable to perform actions affecting a reservation.
- LENGTH OF STAY for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period for any USACE campground on Lake Lanier (Ex. Cannot stay at Bolding Mill Campground 14 days with another reservation immediately following at another USACE operated campground on Lake Lanier). Consecutive reservations under different names that exceed 14 days are not authorized and are subject to eviction and/or the issuance of a citation in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.7 (b).
- Commercial operations are prohibited in USACE operated campgrounds. Rental campers must be operated and set up by the registered camper.
- Day using is prohibited. Registered campers must occupy their site overnight.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in Hall County are being co-managed between the USACE at Lake Sidney Lanier and Hall County Parks and Rec. The County has taken over day to day operations including reservations and operating dates. Please check their website here https://www.hallcounty.org/1182/Camping-in-Hall-County. The county will honor all America the Beautiful passes for discounts. Any questions please feel to reach out at (770) 945-9531.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
