Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia
Bald Ridge Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 82
- Hookups
- 82 electric, 82 with water
- Cost
- Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Max RV length
- 109 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Sidney Lanier
- Nearest town
- CUMMING
- Address
- 4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD, CUMMING, GA, 30041
- Phone
- 770-889-1591
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming Site, Water Access
82 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating on the beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia.
Recreation
Bald Ridge Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more.
There's also a swimming beach and boat ramp available for campers.
Facilities
The 82 campsites come with electric and water hookups (no sewer hookups). Additional conveniences in the well-maintained park include a dump station, laundry facilities, and restrooms/bathouses.
Natural Features
Lake Sidney Lanier is nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features 692 miles of shoreline and spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 acres of lush terrain.
The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.
Contact Info
This location is staffed. Please call (470) 774-7873 to speak with local staff.
Nearby Attractions
By boat, there's plenty of coves and islands to explore on the lake. For land activities, head to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for hiking, rock climbing and an interactive visitors center for kids.
The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 33° | 17° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 39° | 26° | 68° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 46° | 26° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 52° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 62° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 69° | 58° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 72° | 66° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 72° | 66° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 68° | 55° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 53° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 45° | 28° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 38° | 24° | 66° | 4 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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