The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Tuesday that all campgrounds at Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, and Carter’s Lake will remain closed through Sunday, May 31 due to concerns over the “ongoing presence of COVID-19 in North Georgia.”
“We understand that as the summer recreation season approaches, this latest update on the ongoing COVID-19 emergency comes as a disappointment to many. However, the Corps’ highest priority — as we demonstrate each year with our aggressive water safety campaign and training programs — is the health and safety of the visiting public, and the safety of our staff and volunteers. The ongoing impacts of COVID-19 are no less of a public safety concern to USACE, and we appreciate the public’s understanding as we move, with caution, back to eventual normal operations,” states the Army Corps in their Tuesday press release.
People who placed reservations for dates falling before June 1 will automatically be sent a refund. The Army Corps will not charge a cancellation fee so people can expect a full refund.
As the situation changes in North Georgia due to the coronavirus pandemic, further changes may be necessary to extend the closure of Lake Lanier’s campgrounds. Potential campers are encouraged to visit Lake Lanier’s Facebook page for the latest news on the lake’s facilities.
While many recreational areas on Lake Lanier such as beaches and event areas remain closed indefinitely, the Army Corps will keep open boat launches, walking trails, and viewing areas to the public. Those areas are subject to change if the situation with COVID-19 warrants.
If you have additional questions regarding the campground and facilities addressed in this article, full details are available here.
As of May 13, the Lake Lanier facilities availability list below is current. Please check Lake Lanier’s Facebook page for the most current list.
ATHENS PARK, Closed
BALD RIDGE CREEK, Closed
BALUS CREEK, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
BELTON BRIDGE, Currently Accessible
BOLDING MILL CAMPGROUND, Closed
BOLDING MILL DAY USE, Closed
BOLDING MILL BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible
BUFORD DAM PARK, Closed
BURTON MILL DAY USE, Closed
BURTON MILL BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
DUCKETT MILL CAMPGROUND, Closed
DUCKETT MILL BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible
EAST BANK, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
KEITHS BRIDGE DAY USE, Closed
KEITHS BRIDGE BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
LANIER PARK, Closed
LITTLE HALL DAY USE, Closed
LITTLE HALL BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
LITTLE RIDGE, Currently Accessible
LITTLE RIVER, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
LONG HOLLOW DAY USE, Closed
LONG HOLLOW BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
LOWER OVERLOOK, Closed
LOWER POOL EAST, Closed
LOWER POOL WEST, Closed
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Currently Accessible
NIX BRIDGE, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
**OLD FEDERAL CAMPGROUND, Closed
OLD FEDERAL DAY USE, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
ROBINSON DAY USE, Closed
ROBINSON BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
SARDIS CREEK DAY USE, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
SARDIS CREEK BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
SAWNEE CAMPGROUND, Closed
SIMPSON, Currently Accessible
THOMPSON BRIDGE, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
THOMPSON CREEK, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
TIDWELL, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
TOTO CREEK CAMPGROUND, Closed
TOTO CREEK BOAT RAMP, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
TOTO CREEK DAY USE, Closed
TWO MILE, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
VAN PUGH NORTH, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
VAN PUGH MIDDLE, Currently Accessible
VAN PUGH SOUTH, Closed
VANNS TAVERN, Currently Accessible, Restroom Closed
WEST BANK, Closed
WEST BANK OVERLOOK, Closed
**Old Federal Campground has been temporarily closed due to public safety concerns over shoreline erosion that has been caused by high water levels in recent years. The campground will reopen once repairs have been completed. The Army Corps does not have an estimated reopening date.
— Staff Reports
