Within Chattahoochee National Forest, Nancytown Group Campground operates as a US Forest Service facility designed for organized groups seeking lake access. The campground sits beside a fishing lake with swimming opportunities and features two distinct loops - Loop A accommodates tent camping while Loop B handles pop-up campers and teardrops up to 30 feet.
Sites include fire rings and picnic tables under forest shade, with spacing that avoids crowding. A pavilion serves group gatherings. Basic amenities include drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station at the entrance, though individual sites lack electrical or sewer hookups. Lake Russell Recreation Area provides additional camping less than a mile away.
Description
Overview
Nancytown is an excellent spot for families, fishermen, and picnickers to get away and enjoy the outdoors. Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead__
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also popular on Nancytown Lake.The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the lake. The day-use site also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood bike and hiking trail, which is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.
Facilities
The day use sites offers multiple sites. The area is entirely contained and is gated for security from sunset to sunrise daily. Day use fees apply 365 days a year. Each site is equipped with tables and grills. Accessible vault toilets is available, as well as a group cooking and eating area and a covered stone shelter containing a large picnic table, grill and fireplace.
Natural Features
The day use site is situated in the southeastern portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest, at the northern point of Georgia. It is adjacent to Nancytown Lake, which drains into the much larger Lake Russell.
Nearby Attractions
Nancytown Day Use is located adjacent to, but not a part of the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area, near Cornelia, Georgia.
Fee Info
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNancytown Group Campground is located in Georgia near Mount Airy
Directions
From Interstate 85 in Georgia, merge onto Interstate 985 via exit 113. Interstate 985 will eventually become State Highways 441/365. Continue north for about 5 miles to Cornelia, then take the Clarkesville/Highway 197 exit and turn right. Turn right again at Dick's Hill Parkway. Continue approximately a mile and turn left onto Lake Russell Road.
Address
9975 HWY 441 SO
Lakemont, GA 30552
Coordinates
34.4988889 N
83.4836111 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
