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113 campgrounds 1,613 available sites
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Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

Buford, GA · 23.7 mi from Nelson

3.8 (28 reviews)

Buford Dam Park, located north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake is famous for its aqua-blue water and scenic beauty, attracting around 11.8 million visitors a...

  • Beach Access
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Lanier Park Shelter (GA)

Buford, GA · 23.9 mi from Nelson

4.6 (10 reviews)

Lanier Park, located north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is famous for its aqua-blue water and scenic beauty. Annually, ar...

  • Beach Access

Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter

Chatsworth, GA · 23.9 mi from Nelson

3.0 (8 reviews)

Reregulation Dam Day Use Area consists of two picnic areas on either side of the Coosawattee River, offering fishing piers and water access. The South Area features an award-winning nature trail suitable for all hikers, while the North Area includ...

  • Pet friendly
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Bolding Mill Shelters (GA)

Gainesville, GA · 24.1 mi from Nelson

2.3 (4 reviews)

Bolding Mill Park, located 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is famous for its aqua-blue waters and beautiful scen...

  • Beach Access
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Bolding Mill

Gainesville, GA · 24.1 mi from Nelson

4.4 (1038 reviews)

Bolding Mill Campground offers comfortable amenities and a well-maintained facility on Lake Sidney Lanier. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, a spacious picnic area, and a large swimming beach, making it ideal for families.

  • RV sites: 86
  • Tent sites: 95
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Little Hall Shelter (GA)

Gainesville, GA · 24.8 mi from Nelson

3.0 (1 review)

Little Hall Park is located about 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is renowned for its aqua-blue waters and sce...

  • Beach Access
  • Playground
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Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (GA)

Catersville, GA · 25.3 mi from Nelson

4.8 (4 reviews)

Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake near the Etowah River, providing a tranquil escape from Atlanta, 35 mi away. It offers visitors a range of outdoor activities such as water sports, picnicking, hiking, hunting, and wildlif...

  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access
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Frank Gross Campground

Blue Ridge, GA · 25.4 mi from Nelson

4.4 (47 reviews)

Frank Gross Campground, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest about 2 hours north of Atlanta, offers year-round recreational activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking. With eight private campsites near Rock Creek, it's a great spot fo...

  • RV sites: 7
  • Tent sites: 8
  • Pet friendly
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Duckett Mill

Gainesville, GA · 25.6 mi from Nelson

4.5 (734 reviews)

Duckett Mill Campground is situated on Lake Sidney Lanier, renowned for its stunning aqua-blue waters and diverse recreational options, attracting over 11 million visitors each year. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, the la...

  • RV sites: 95
  • Tent sites: 109
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Flowery Branch, GA · 25.7 mi from Nelson

4.3 (631 reviews)

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is located by Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features nearly 700 mi of shoreline and over 100 islands. It attracts more than 11 million visitors each year, offering a wide ra...

  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)

Catersville, GA · 25.7 mi from Nelson

4.3 (39 reviews)

Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is located on the Etowah River, downstream from Allatoona Lake. It provides a tranquil escape from Atlanta, just 35 mi away, with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

  • Parking
  • River Access

Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)

Flowery Branch, GA · 26 mi from Nelson

3.0 (2 reviews)

Van Pugh North Park is located 15 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is renowned for its aqua-blue waters and beauti...

  • Beach Access
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Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)

Catersville, GA · 26.1 mi from Nelson

4.6 (16 reviews)

Riverside Park Day Use Area, located along the Etowah River near Atlanta, offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. It is downstream from the dam of Allatoona Lake, making it an ideal get...

  • Playground
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Old Federal

Flowery Branch, GA · 26.5 mi from Nelson

4.5 (455 reviews)

Old Federal Campground is located on the eastern shores of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. The lake is known for its stunning aqua-blue waters and attracts over 11 million visitors each year. It offers excellent fishing and boating opportu...

  • RV sites: 61
  • Tent sites: 79
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground

Blue Ridge, GA · 29 mi from Nelson

4.4 (17 reviews)

Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground, situated along the Toccoa River near Blue Ridge, GA, offers camping, fishing, and a canoe take-out for the Toccoa River Canoe Trail. Same-day reservations are accepted, with quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM. It...

  • Tent sites: 4
  • Parking
  • River Access
  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available

Explore Nelson, GA

Population: 1,166

Nearby city: Alpharetta, GA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,240 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall, Summer

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Explore Nelson, GA

Population: 1,166

Nearby city: Alpharetta, GA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,240 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall, Summer

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