Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia
Duckett Mill
Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 111
- Hookups
- 97 electric, 97 with water, 14 no hookups
- Cost
- Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,135 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- 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
- GAINESVILLE
- Address
- 3720 DUCKETT MILL ROAD, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30506-0567
- Phone
- 770-532-9802
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
109 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually.
Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.
Recreation
Duckett Mill 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 a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable for campers.
Facilities
The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.
Natural Features
Lake Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area.
The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities.
Contact Info
This location is staffed. Please call (770) 532-9802 to speak with local staff.
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° | 31° | 17° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 38° | 25° | 70° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 44° | 24° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 61° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 67° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 71° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 71° | 64° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 67° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 51° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 43° | 26° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 36° | 22° | 67° | 7 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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