Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia
Old Federal
Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 84
- Hookups
- 65 electric, 64 with water, 12 no hookups
- Cost
- Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Max RV length
- 160 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Sidney Lanier
- Nearest town
- FLOWERY BRANCH
- Address
- 6219 OLD FEDERAL ROAD, FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, 30542
- Phone
- 770-967-6757
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
82 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities.
Recreation
Old Federal Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, picnicking 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
There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites. There are also 7 walk-in sites for those who don't mind leaving their vehicles behind. Campers will have access to restrooms/bathouses, laundry facilities, two picnic shelters and a dump station.
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 teh completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.
Contact Info
This location is staffed. Please call (770) 533-7225 to speak with local staff.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Lanier Islands as well as other nearby Army Corps and county parks provide may different recreation opportunities at the lake.
The nearby city of Gainesville provides many opportunities for those looking to explore the local area.
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 | 49° | 32° | 18° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 39° | 26° | 71° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 45° | 26° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 51° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 62° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 68° | 57° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 66° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 71° | 66° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 67° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 52° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 44° | 28° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 37° | 20° | 68° | 5 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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