Lake Sinclair Campground, near Eatonton, Georgia, is a cozy spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of rustic charm. The campground offers a mix of electric and non-electric sites, with the non-electric areas providing more space and privacy, making them a favorite among visitors.

You’ll find spacious sites equipped with fire pits and grills, perfect for evening cookouts and storytelling. The campground is surrounded by beautiful views of the lake and forest, creating a serene backdrop for your stay. As one camper noted, “Very spacious camp sites complete with a gravel square to set up your tent, plenty of trees to hang hammocks, a charcoal grill, fire pit, and beautiful views of the lake.”

While the amenities are basic, with some reviewers mentioning that the bathrooms could use a little TLC, the overall atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The beach area is small but offers a nice spot for a dip, though the water can get a bit muddy after storms. 

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the campground is a great base for exploring the nearby Ocmulgee Mounds or simply enjoying a day by the water. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Lake Sinclair Campground provides a laid-back environment to unwind and connect with nature.

Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is an ideal location for families, scout outings and church gatherings. It offers dozens of campsites and picnic areas. Its proximity to Lake Sinclair gives visitors no excuse not to enjoy the beautiful lake, which offers ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Natural Features: Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by the Georgia Power Company in 1953, to operate a hydroelectric power station. The Lake Sinclair Recreational Area is located in the heart of Georgia and encircles 15,330-acre Lake Sinclair. Campsites are tucked into a shady mixed forest of oak, pine, hickory and balsam trees. Although developed residences sit across the lake, the campground has a rustic natural feel to it. Several sites have views of the lake. Recreation: Located along the shore of Lake Sinclair, the recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers will find warm water species including crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, hybrids and stripers, among others. Hikers enjoy the 1.8-mile Twin Bridges Trail. Hunting is also a popular activity, as a variety of wildlife make its home in the area. Facilities: The recreation area provides numerous campsites available for tent and RV camping, as well as day-use picnic areas. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site. Group campsites in the area can accommodate up to 88 people. Camping spurs have a gravel surface and standard amenities. The group area is secluded from other campsites and provides a comfortable degree of privacy. Nearby Attractions: Eatonton, Georgia is 13 miles north, with a variety of restaurants, grocery stores and more.

Lake Sinclair Campground

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That’s about it. Recommend for a day at the beach but not an overnight visit. 

eh it’s okay

It was a nice area. We were on campsite 11 right by a little fishing pier. Nice views of the lake from the campsite. Bathrooms and showers were better than most campgrounds I’ve been too. Lots of wildlife noises at night. The swimming area had a lot of people when we arrived Sunday.

Small recreation area with decent campsites 

Very spacious camp sites complete with a gravel square to set up your tent, plenty of trees to hang hammocks, a charcoal grill, fire pit, hanger for trash, picnic table, and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding forest. Restrooms and showere near most camp sites too. Will be returning!  

Beautiful Campsites!

Only 5 RV sites.  First come first serve.  Fortunately end of November not busy. Spacious sites with fire pit, grill, and picnic table. 
Bathrooms are rustic, not well kept, not much hot water.  Overall park is not well kept, but great sites, small beach area, and nice lake area.

Woodsy and quiet

This is a decent campground. Lake Sinclair was nice to view, but there are only a small handful of sites right next to the water. Overall it’s a nice view, the beach area is small and wasn’t the best swimming because the water was muddy due to recent storms.

Nice area, decent amenities

Stayed several nights in RV site.  Bath house had only one toilet due to the other being out of order.  Bathroom was not clean.  Person drive through the park firing a gun at 4 am and the police were called.  Also appeared to be done "full time residents" with dog that barked all night.

Gun fire inside park

Lake Sinclair, GA: 
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

Summary:   I have stopped by to camp for 4 years.  This time we stayed in the electric, Loop A which has 5 sites.  There were other users there who were concerning.   One was what looks to be a homeless extended stay occupant in a trailer.  The other was a tent camping couple who decided to camp with their tents in the RV only area.  That said, the lower loops, Loop A and Loop D are more visible to the camp host, thus a safer feeling.  If you don’t want electric hookup, those loops are a nicer area of the campground. 

(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot.)

Overall Rating:  1.5 for the electric sites - they are not necessarily attractive, out in the open, and no visual separation between sites.   They are moderately spaced.  The non-electric sites(no generators allowed as per website) area 4 rating.   There are spacious and well spaced sites in the Loop B.  Many sites are set back from the campground loop road.  
Price 2023: $  10.5 for elect site &amp; 4.5 for non-electric site w interagency pass
Usage during visit: Very light - Thanksgiving 
Site Privacy:  More privacy in non electric sites 
Site Spacing:  5 decent sized sites in the electric loop.  Non- electric loop has very large sites.   
Site surface:   Gravel
Reservations:   First come, first serve.  
Campground Noise:   Very quiet.   Only one other camper 
Road Noise:  Too far from a main road to be an issue.   From electric sites and from some non electric sites the traffic in the access road can be heard.  
Through Traffic in campground:    Not through campground.  There is on the access  road to access the lake.   Boaters use this road along with other day users.
Electric Hookup:  Loop A, sites 1 - 5 only 
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station: Yes, just following the check in station on the right.
Potable Water Available: At electric sites. 
Generators: Not allowed.    This is a shame since this campground is so lightly used. 
Bathroom/ Shower House:  Yes - In Loop B (services both Loop A and B).  Hot water worked only in the woman’s shower.  The hot water in the shower in Loop D works fine and is in a little nicer facility.  Drive to that one for a shower.    These are pretty old buildings, but pretty clean.  Bathroom only house in the day use area is new and nicer to be in. 
Pull Throughs:   Site 5 is a pull through. 
Cell Service (AT&amp;T): 1 to 2 bars. 
Setting:  In a deciduous forest.  Lower loop( non-electric) has a lakeside (or two)trailer sites .
Weather: Cool and partial sun. 
Bugs:  None 
Solar:  Depends on the site and probably none when there is foliage. 
Host:  Yes.   Located in D-loop .  
Rig size:  Not suited for big rigs.  
Sites:  Loop A is the Electric loop with 5 sites. Loop A is not so great.  There are beautiful extra large sites in non-electric/no generator lower Loop B.  Loop C has been “temporarily”, as per signage, closed for at least 4 years.  Loop D has smaller sites, many of which look to be tent sites. Some of these sites are nicely located close to the  lakeside in both B and D. 

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