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
Scott M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: OFED
It is sad to see what the Corps of Engineers are doing to these beautiful campgrounds. They used to be so pristine and well maintained but now the grass goes without being mowed, fallen trees are just moved far enough to allow access to the sites and dangerous dead trees are allowed to stand right next to campers just waiting for the right wind to fall...on whatever or whoever is under them. Old Federal is not the only campground they are doing this to, all of the Corps sites around Lake Lanier in Georgia are either closed or going without adequate maintenance. The camp host are disillusioned knowing they cannot do anything about it, the Corps has cut the budget to the bone.
Robert and Ethelene N
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: OFED
We have been camping at Old Federal for 20+ years it is such a beautiful park and it is a shame that you don’t cut the grass it’s just about waist high and snakey also
Kimberly E
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: OFED
Our site offered a beautiful view of the lake. The campground was quiet. Only issue was the maintenance of the facilities. The grass was not mowed and the dump was overflowing with trash for two days. These little issues took away from the experience.
Semida S
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: OFED
Beautiful views, very quiet and peaceful. Bathrooms super clean something that you don’t encounter at camping sites.
Kelly C
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: OFED
We LOVE old Federal! Site 33 was amazing! The views were great. Plenty of room for the kids to run. It is very shaded, so be prepared for colder temps if you aren’t camping on this spot in the summer. You also get some lake winds.
Ronald S
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: OFED
Old Federal has always been one of our top five campgrounds. We typically visit the park at least once every year. As always, we enjoyed our trip here in 2023. We love the private-feeling campsites and friendly staff there. We especially love the fact that the rules are strictly enforced there, eliminating the usual late-night partiers and massive amounts of vehicles parked all over campsites that we unfortunately experience when staying at State Parks. As far as location, Old Federal is close to many restaurants and activities. If you are a water sport person, it has a nice boat ramp with easy access to Lake Lanier.
Sherry W
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: OFED
We love Old Federal the host are wonderful and the park is pretty except for the very high grass.
Paul M
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: OFED
Really nice part of the country. Many sites on the water which are also very level. Firewood was self serve from the bin with cash envelopes or one can easily walk the wooded areas to find plenty of wood that was cut down - use a hand saw or battery operated quiet one. Our stay was perfect to see the many goslings. Nice shower facilities, boat ramp, and the remote tent sites looked very worth while.
James B
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: OFED
Old Federal is our favorite campground and the host are excellent
ERNEST B
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: OFED
Love being on the water
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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