Bolding Mill

4055 Chestatee Road, Gainesville, Georgia, United States
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General

The 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.

BOLDING MILL
BOLDING MILL
BOLDING MILL

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
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About Bolding Mill

Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility. Visitors will enjoy fishing and boating on the lake as well as the lush picnic area and large swimming beach, perfect for families.

Available sites

95 total sites
RV Sites 86 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 9 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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95 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: BMIL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 29, Loop: BMIL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 36, Loop: BMIL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 37, Loop: BMIL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews

1038 reviews

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Overall rating

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3 stars 9.4% (98)
2 stars 3.1% (32)
1 star 1.5% (16)

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Rachel M

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June 1, 2023 Stayed at: 23, Loop: BMIL

It was our first time at Bolding Mill
We were very happy staying there it is a very nice campground.

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Cissy P

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May 30, 2023 Stayed at: 22, Loop: BMIL

Love this campground only this trip the maintenance of campground was lacking. Grass not mowed & bathroom need upgrades. Site 22 was excellent!!

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Cissy P

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May 30, 2023 Stayed at: 22, Loop: BMIL

Love this campground only this trip the maintenance of campground was lacking. Grass not mowed & bathroom need upgrades. Site 22 was excellent!!

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Leonard H

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May 27, 2023 Stayed at: 89, Loop: BMIL

Brother lives in Dawsonville. We stayed at Bolding Mills and had a great visit with brother

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Leonard H

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May 27, 2023 Stayed at: 89, Loop: BMIL

Brother lives in Dawsonville. We stayed at Bolding Mills and had a great visit with brother

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Laura J

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May 26, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: BMIL

Quiet n clean. Reasonable price for seniors with America the beautiful pass

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Laura J

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May 26, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: BMIL

Quiet n clean. Reasonable price for seniors with America the beautiful pass

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Madonna w

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May 25, 2023 Stayed at: 28, Loop: BMIL

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James H

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May 25, 2023 Stayed at: 79, Loop: BMIL

Bring bug spray, since they are not keeping the grass cut the bugs will eat you alive.

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May 25, 2023 Stayed at: 28, Loop: BMIL

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Location & Directions for Bolding Mill

4055 Chestatee Road, Gainesville, GA 50506-0567 United States

Elevation: 334 ft

Getting There

From Atlanta, GA, take SR 400 north to Exit 17, turn right on GA Hwy

306, turn right on GA Hwy 53, turn left on Old Sardis Rd, and turn left

on Chestatee Rd. Follow into campground.

Nearest town

Gainesville, GA - 11 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

1PM

  • Register at the gatehouse window upon arrival with necessary documents.
  • Gatehouse hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
  • The gates close at 10:30 p.m. and reopen at 7 a.m.
  • Gatehouse staff cannot modify reservations due to limited internet access.

Safety & rules

  • Alcohol is not allowed on the premises.

Fees & deposits

  • No payments can be made at the gatehouse.
  • Discount passes must be shown on arrival and are valid for one registered site only.

General

  • For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/

Local regulations

  • Mail and food deliveries are not allowed; accept them outside the campground.

Cancellation policy

  • No-shows will incur a full charge for their reservation.

Site capacity

  • Campers may stay a maximum of 14 days within any 30-day period at USACE campgrounds on Lake Lanier.
  • Overnight occupancy is required; day use is not allowed.

Site types & loops

  • Commercial activities and unregistered rental campers are not allowed.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

The 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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