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
Jason D
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: OFED
We stayed at campsite #26 Sunday to Friday. Great views of the lake and very quite campground during the week. The staff was great.
Margarette T
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: OFED
We have been to several sites on Lake Lanier. This is our favorite!!! Great Host team, flat parking spot for the RV and beautiful park!
Courtney J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: OFED
One of our top camping destinations every year. Beautiful place and camp sites are maintained very well. Some of the best camping spots out there with excellent views of the lake! Staff are friendly and always welcoming. My family loves staying here. My only complaint would be the bath house and bathrooms. They look like they are rarely cleaned and are really gross. We normally use tent to camp and have to use the bath house regularly. This creates a problem with small children. I have to make sure to have cleaning supplies with me or at the very least make sure my children don’t touch anything! The bathrooms could use some major TLC!! It’s a shame because the place is so beautiful and great camping spot just beware of bathrooms or come prepared. Black mold and other things growing in the showers.. really expect clean sanitary bath house when you see how nice everything else is. But I have just started bringing my own cleaning supplies and prepare things before my children need to go inside. Other than that it’s really such a beautiful place you should definitely check it out. Great fishing and boating. They have beach for children and playground that’s great. Also it’s convenient to Walmart and shops for all your needs. Nice set up for both Rv & tent camping, and always have a wonderful time.
Alex D
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: OFED
The site was nice and the gate staff was helpful ..a joy to talk with
Dean B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: OFED
We have been coming here for years, our son basically grew up camping here and then his kids. Will visit as often as we can, great, clean and the hosts are super nice.
Jacquelyn S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: OFED
The campground hosts were incredible. The only complaint is tts grass is so high you can’t walk much around.
Monique C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: OFED
Wow. Who knew Lake Lanier was so pretty. We live in Atlanta and wanted a close by camping weekend. Our camp site was nestled between two little white sand beaches and turquoise water. It sounds silly but felt like we were in Mexico.
Will be back again!!
Lynn B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: OFED
Just 2 night stay, but great spot lake views beautiful. Quiet and nice. Camp hosts kept a good eye on things, making rounds several times each day. Bathhouse perhaps is ready for an upgrade. Dump station area clean . Already have reservations to return in fall!
Janice P
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: OFED
We had a relaxing time. It was very quiet & clean & the hosts were very friendly & helpful. We enjoyed the wonderful lake view site. This is our favorite campground.
Robert N
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: OFED
Dirty bathrooms and showers. Trash in the fire pit, including a soiled diaper I had to remove. Hosts say COE cut the budget a half million for all Lake Lanier parks and not paying cleaning contractors was first on the list. Glad we were there before the TP ran out.
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
