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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Average nightly rates82 total sites
RV Sites
61 sites
Tent Sites
21 sites
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 (452)
Review Summary
Daniel M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: OFED
Well priced and mostly lakeside spots make it a good pick. But maintenance is lacking of sites, trash bins, etc. Geese poop covered many spots amd walkways. Many sites not well maintained with broken and unsafe asphalt, muddy area like in #4, rocks and debris over pad for extended periods, etc. Also, no ability to change spots past day when openings elsewhere that are better maintained. Hosts lacked ability to call manager amd said no one could help. They told us to call Rev .gov who also couldn’t help change sites. So on-site amd website had no authority to make simple changes without fees losses. Very frustrating.
Carolyn Y
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: OFED
Almost all sites have a close lake view - not many have lake access, but a nice view. Our site (75) was close to a small access beach so we had a good spot for putting in our kayaks. There are no trails, no rentals. If you have your own boat it's great. The rangers or hosts were not very visible. The bathrooms were not cleaned often and the dumpster was packed full - not sure how often it gets dumped. Our site and most all camper sites looked very flat. We will be back - a great summer spot.
Cindy D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: OFED
Great lakeside restaurants nearby. Fish Tales and Pig Tales. Great Lake atmosphere.
John M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: OFED
Very beautiful campground, Staff are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Beautiful views of Lake Lanier from all areas of the campground.
Jacquelyn S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: OFED
Wonderful campground.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: OFED
Our site 61 was great! Rated for a 36 ft, but Our 40ft had plenty of room
Clay S H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: OFED
Always have a great time at Old Federal. Very nice camp hosts and Francisco the maintenance worker is the best....always nice and keeps the grounds looking great! Bathouses are always clean.
GREG G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: OFED
This is one of our most favorite campgrounds! It has declined with cleanliness, non working washer/dryers, fire pits full of trash. The biggest issue we have camping here is the enormous amount of geese. DO NOT get me wrong, I am an animal lover, but the amount of feces, just wow. Trying to walk or bicycle is nearly impossible without stepping or riding thru the feces. The geese are coming up at your campsite pooping everywhere, and pooping all in the beach area and in the beach area water. Not sure if we will be going back for this reason. The attendants were a real pleasure to talk with!
Chris K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: OFED
Prettiest water views at any campground!
Stephen K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: OFED
Nice waterfront view. Clean, safe place for camping.
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.
Elevation: 331 feet
3.6 mi drive to downtown Flowery Branch (about 8 min)
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: September 7, 2026
