Lake Sidney Lanier - United States Army...(* Payment of a reservation fee does not include day use fees) • All reservations are non-transferable and non-undarefble • Picnic Shelters

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US Army Corps of Engineers Lanier Project Management Office 1050 Buford Dam Road Buford, GA 30518 770-945-9531 http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/ CivilWorks/Recreation/LakeSidneyLanier.aspx

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MARINAS101 Holiday 770-945-7201102 Lazy Days 770-945-1991103 Hideaway Bay 770-967-5500104 Aqualand 770-967-6811105 Sunrise Cove 770-536-8599106 Gainesville 770-536-2171107 Port Royale 770-887-5715108 Bald Ridge 770-887-5309109 Habersham 770-887-3107

7 Shoal Creek11 Big Creek14 Chestnut Ridge

770-945-8787

32 Don Carter State Park770-945-8787

33 Clarks Bridge 770-535-828038 Wahoo Creek 770-535-828052 Lumpkin County 706-864-362256 War Hill 706-344-364670 Six Mile 770-781-221571 Charleston 770-781-221574 Shady Grove 770-205-685075 Young Deer 770-781-221579 Mary Alice 770-781-349186 Flowery Branch Park 770-967-637187 Lanier Point 770-531-268088 Longwood 770-531-268089 Holly Park 770-531-268090 Laurel Park 770-535-828091 River Forks 770-531-395296 Lake Lanier Islands 770-945-8787

121 Chestatee Park 706-864-3622

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CAMPGROUNDS13 Van Pugh South • • • • • • • • • • •17 Old Federal • • • • • • • • • • • • •45 Duckett Mi l l • • • • • • • • • • • •50 Bolding Mi l l • • • • • • • • • • • •53 Toto Creek • • • • • •77 Bald Ridge • • • • • • • • • • •81 Sawnee • • • • • • • • • • • •

DAY USE PARKS $1 Lower Pool East 52 Lower Overlook • •3 Upper Overlook • ••4 Buford Dam Park • • • • 5 •

12 Burton Mi l l • • • • 515 Van Pugh North • • • • • 5 •18 Old Federal Day Use • • • 519 Balus Creek • • * •20 Mountain View • •30 Belton Bridge • •36 Little River • • • •39 Thompson Bridge • • * •41 Sardis Creek • • • •42 Simpson • •43 Robinson • • • •45 Duckett Mi l l • •46 Little Hal l • • • • • 5 •

•50 Bolding Mi l l • • • ••53 Toto Creek • • • •

54 Nix Bridge Park • • • •55 Thompson Creek • • • •59 Keith's Bridge • • • • 5 •

•60 Long Hol low • • • • 5 • •64 Vann's Tavern • • * •67 Two Mi le Creek • • • •76 Tidwel l • • * •80 Little Ridge • •82 West Bank • • • • 5

•83 West Bank Overlook84 Lower Pool West • • • 593 East Bank • • *94 Lanier Park • • • • • 5

INFORMATION

Water Release Schedule 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) 1610 AM in local vicinity

Lake Level/Temperature 770-945-14675 Corps of Engineers Office 770-945-9531

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WEARING A LIFEJACKETCAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

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Welcome to Lake Sidney Lanier. Located just 35 milesnortheast of Atlanta, Georgia, the lake offers some of the finest recreational opportunities in the South. Built in the 1950’s by the U.S. Arm y Corps of Engineers (USACE), this 39,000 acre lake has over 692 miles of shoreline. USACE operates 40 park areas around the lake for camping and day use activities.

Day Use Park Information

The USACE operates 33 day use parks at Lake Lanier. Facilities range from parks with boat ramps to those with designated swimming areas, picnic tables, shelters and playgrounds. All day use parks close daily at 10:00 PM from April 1st – September 29th, 2018. (See website for more details on hours of operation.) Boat launching is allowed at all hours unless otherwise posted. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all parks.

- Day Use Fees – See park pay vault for specified fees per vehicle.

Boat Launching $5.00 All Users in Passenger Vehicles $5.00 Pedestrian/bicycles $2.00 Commercial buses $20.00 Annual Pass* $40.00

*See website for how to purchase an annual pass. (WithGolden Age/Access Passport or America the Beautiful Senior/Access

passes, day use fees are no longer required

Lanier Park* (4/1–9/29) $90.00 West Bank Park* (4/1–9/29) $90.00 Upper Overlook (4/1–9/29) $75.00 Buford Dam Park* (4/1–9/29) $90.00 Van Pugh North* (4/1–9/29) $90.00 Little Hall Park* (4/1–9/29) $75.00 Bolding Mill Park (4/1–9/29) $75.00 Thompson Creek Park (4/1–9/29) $50.00

(* Payment of a reservation fee does not include day use fees) • All reservations are non-transferable and non-

refundable • Picnic Shelters are available by reservation only

except on holiday weekends and holidays they are First-come, first serve (cannot be reserved).

• Reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or on the webat www.recreation.gov

- Laurel Ridge Trail - The Laurel Ridge Trail is approx imate ly 4.0 mi les in length and provides spectacular views of Buford Dam, Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River. It can be accessed from Lower Overlook, Upper Overlook, Lower Pool East, or Buford Dam Park. Numbered posts along the trail indicate points of interest and are described by a brochure available from the Lake Visitor Center and at the trailhead in Lower Overlook Park. Please see park hours under Day Use Park Information.

Camping InformationUSACE operates 7 campgrounds (see map) on the lake. Camping enthusiasts may enjoy the luxuries of fully developed areas with water and electric hookups or “roughing it” at pack-in primitive sites. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist our visitors. Camping in undesignated areas such as on the lake’s shoreline and islands is prohibited.

- Rules and Regulations

Registration: All campers and their visitors must register at the park’s entry station

Campsite Occupancy: Limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Due to limited parking only one camper trailer or motorhome is allowed per site. All tents must be placed on the designated impact area.

Visitors: Registered campers must depart the campground by 9:30 PM or when the camper checks out prior to this time.

Park Gates: Locked from 10:30 PM. until 7:00 AM. For emergencies please contact the park attendant at their trailer located next to the entry station.

Check-out Time: 1:00 PM. An additional fee will be charged for late departure.

Check-in Time: For reservations is after 3:00 PM.

Length of Stay: No longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period.

Minors: Only adults (18 years or older) may rent a campsite. Minors may not be left in the campground without adult supervision.

Motorized Vehicles: Vehicles operated by visitors in the park must have a license tag and be operated by licensed drivers. Vehicles may not be operated or parked off the roadway.

Noise: Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Unreasonable or excessive noise at any time is prohibited.

Garbage: Will be deposited at the dumpster or removed from campground.

Greywater: The discharge of greywater and sewage is prohibited. A dump station is provided for your use.

Pets: Must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Pets are not allowed in restrooms, playgrounds, shelters or designated swim areas.

Fires: Must be confined in a designated fire ring or grill. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for firewood. No chainsaws can be used.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Complete rules and regulations are posted at the entrances to all campgrounds

Camping Reservations: by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.recreation.gov

Accessibility: Most campgrounds have accessible campsites and restrooms.

Camping Rates per Night: Primitive campsites $16.00Walk-in Campsites $20.00Campsites with water and 30 amp electricity $30.00 Campsites with water and 50 amp electricity $32.00

(With Golden Age/Access Passport or America the Beautiful Senior/Access passes, camping fees are half price)

Camping Rates are reduced Monday –Wednesday

- Campgrounds with Reservable Sites –

Bald Ridge Gate house hours: Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. 770-889-1591) 4100 Bald Ridge Road, Cumming, GA 30041

Duckett Mill Gate house hours: Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. (770-532-9802) 3720 Duckett Mill Road, Gainesville, GA 30506.

Bolding Mill By Reservation Only. Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. (770-534-6960) 4055 Chestatee Road, Gainesville, GA 30542

Sawnee By Reservation Only. Open7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. (770-887-0592) 3200 Buford Dam Rd. Cumming, GA 30041

Toto Creek By Reservation Only. Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM. 154 Toto Creek Park Road, Dawsonville, GA 30506

Swimming Safety:• No lifeguards are provided. Swim at your own risk.• Learn how to swim.• Swim at designated beach areas.• Never swim alone. Swim with a buddy.• W ear a life jacket if you are a poor swimmer.• Watch children closely.• Never swim in unknown waters.

Boating Safety: • Take a boating safety course.• Obey all state and federal boating regulations.• Stay clear of swimmers.• Be watchful for obstructions in the water.• Follow the rules of the road.• Let a family member or friend know your plans.• Children less than 13 years old must wear

life jackets.

River Safety: • Water release schedule: 1-855-DAM-FLOW

(1-855-326-3569) or 1610 AM in the local vicinity• Life jackets must be worn between Buford Damand GA Hwy 20 Bridge.

• When horn sounds proceed immediately to theriver bank.

• Never dive or jump into the river.• Let a family member or friend know your plans.• Know the flow before you go!

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Old Federal Gate house hours: Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. (770-967-6757) 6219 Old Federal Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

Van Pugh South Gate house hours: Open 7 days/week from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. (770-967-6315) 6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

For Campground Schedule, consult www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.