LITTLE HALL SHELTER (GA)
LITTLE HALL SHELTER (GA)

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Playground Playground

About Little Hall Shelter (GA)

Little Hall Park lies approximately 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

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  • Beach Access
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Kristen V

May 6, 2021

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This was the perfect location for our work event. There was plenty of parking and tables under the pavilion. The breeze coming off the water was refreshing.

Location & Directions for Little Hall Shelter (GA)

3501 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504 United States

Elevation: 336 ft

Getting There

<p>Physical address is 3501 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30504.</p>
<p>From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 17, turn right onto Hwy. 306 and follow signs for Hwy. 53, turn right onto Hwy. 53, turn right into Little Hall Park.</p>
<p>From Inter...

Nearest town

Gainesville, GA - 9.1 mi

About 16 min to downtown

Highway access

Little Hall Shelter is accessible from Interstate 985 via exit 16, as well as from Georgia Highway 400 via exit 17. It is located near Highway 53, providing convenient access to surrounding areas.

Policies & Rules

General

  • This location is available for advanced reservations only through Recreation.gov.
  • Shelter reservations cannot be made in person at the park.
  • Day-Use park fees are not included in shelter reservations and apply to all visitors.
  • &nbsp;Alcohol and fireworks are prohibited.
  • Directional signs placed along park roadways are prohibited.
  • Amplified live music and P.A. systems are prohibited.
  • Arrive early as parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Shelters are first-come, first-served on the following Federal holiday weekends: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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