Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 11
- Hookups
- 11 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Reservations are available on Recreation.gov
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Carters Lake
- Nearest town
- Chatsworth
- Address
- 1850 Carters Dam Rd. , Chatsworth, GA, 30705
- Phone
- 706-334-2248
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
About
Overview
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities.
Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from easy to moderate. The Amadahy Hiking Trail and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views.
Woodring Branch at Carters Lake has something for everyone, no matter what your hobbies are.
Recreation
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone.
Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted), crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake.
The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 4-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length. The Oak Ridge Nature Trail is also located in this area and offers a shorter one mile hike through upland forests.
Facilities
This heavily wooded campground offers eleven primitive sites.
Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge there are many attractions nearby. The towns of Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper and Chatsworth all boast of many tourist opportunities. From restuarants, festivals, etc. there are many opportunities for exploration of local attractions.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations must be made on Recreation.gov
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 11° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 38° | 22° | 70° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 47° | 24° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 51° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 62° | 46° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 68° | 55° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 71° | 64° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 71° | 64° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 67° | 53° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 51° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 42° | 25° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 35° | 21° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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