Heavy forest surrounds the concrete pads at Hardridge Creek Campground, an Army Corps of Engineers facility on Lake Eufaula's shoreline. The campground operates seasonally from March through September, with paved roads leading to 77 sites that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Most sites include full hookups with 50/30/15 amp electrical service.
Waterfront sites provide direct lake access, with some featuring private stairways to sandy beach areas. Tony C. notes the beach includes "a swimming area with boundaries to prevent boats and jet skis from entering." The campground locks its gates between 10 PM and 7 AM with no gate code provided. Two bathhouses serve the property, with reviewers consistently noting clean facilities and strong water pressure.
Cell coverage varies significantly across carriers, with AT&T users reporting weak signal strength requiring boosters for reliable data. The heavily wooded terrain blocks satellite reception for some users. Ant issues appear seasonally, though not all visitors encounter problems. For additional camping options in the region, consider places to camp near Fort Gaines just across the Georgia border.
Fort Gaines sits 3.5 miles away for basic supplies including gas and groceries. Reservations through Recreation.gov are recommended, particularly for lakefront sites during peak season.
Description
Overview
Hardridge Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities. Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake.
Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby. The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.
Facilities
This recently upgraded campground offers 74 sites, 55 of which have electric and water hookups. Buddy sites that can accommodate up to 16 people each are also available. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
Natural Features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area. The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.
Contact Info
Between 03/14/2020 and 09/14/2020 this location is staffed. Please call (334) 585-5945 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2020 to 03/15/2020 this location is unstaffed. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.
Charges & Cancellations
Site 67/68 need to be changed to $48 per night being that its a buddy site. 2 sites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHardridge Creek Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground.
Address
592 U.S. GOVERNMENT RD.
Abbeville, AL 36310
Coordinates
31.6405556 N
85.1022222 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 47 min from Dothan, AL
- 1 hr 9 min from Albany, GA
- 1 hr 22 min from Columbus, GA
- 1 hr 35 min from Auburn, AL























