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Woodring Campground

Accessible by a five-mile drive from the main state road, Woodring Campground sits on the shores of Carters Lake in north Georgia's mountainous terrain. The US Army Corps of Engineers manages this seasonal facility, which operates from April through October with sites ranging from $20 to $42 per night. RVs up to 40 feet can navigate the winding access road, though reviewers note the drive requires attention for larger rigs.

Sites cluster along the lake's edge, with many offering direct water access down steep trails or cliffsides. Daniel B. notes "water pressure is great coming from the faucet" at hookup sites, which provide both electric and water connections. The campground features paved sites with varying degrees of shade from mature trees. A designated swimming beach operates seasonally, while boat owners can use the on-site dock and launch facilities.

Lake activities dominate the experience here, with clear water drawing swimmers, paddlers, and anglers. Several reviewers mention the lake's depth and clarity, with some sites allowing boaters to tie up directly at their campsite. The surrounding area offers hiking trails, and the nearby Cartecay River provides tubing and kayaking opportunities with shuttle services. Weekend boat traffic increases significantly, creating chop conditions that affect paddling activities.

The bathhouse provides showers and restrooms within walking distance of most sites, consistently described as clean and well-maintained. Sites vary considerably in privacy and proximity to neighbors, with peninsula locations offering more space. Stacy D. found her "site was right on the water, just had to climb down a fairly steep hill" to reach the lake. Reservations are available and recommended during peak season.

For additional camping options in the area, Woodring Branch Campground sits just east of this location with similar lake access.

Description

Overview

Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities. Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from from easy to moderate. Amadahy and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views. The campground has 2 boat ramps with limited boat trailer parking spaces for all your boating needs. Woodring branch at Carters Lake has something for everyone, no matter what your hobbies are.

Recreation

Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted), crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake. The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 3.5-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length.

Facilities

This heavily wooded campground offers many sites with scenic lake views. Electric hookups are available at many of the campsites. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Additional amenities include a children's playground and a dump station. A boat ramp and swimming area are on-site.

Natural Features

Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (706) 276-6050 or call (706) 334-2248 for general information.

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Location

Public Campground

Woodring Campground is located in Georgia

Directions

From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 miles off Highway 282. From Ellijay, GA, take Highway 282/76 west for 11 miles to the access road and follow signs to the campground.Physical Address, Woodring Branch Rd, Ellijay,GA,30540

Address

5026 Woodring Branch Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540

Coordinates

34.617916 N
84.642242 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
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Group
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Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

1 hr 11 min from Cleveland, TN
1 hr 16 min from Chattanooga, TN
1 hr 18 min from Rome, GA
1 hr 33 min from Gainesville, GA

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14 Reviews

Guests commonly noted the pristine lake setting and clean facilities, with many highlighting excellent swimming and water access. Several visitors reported friendly staff and well-maintained sites, though some mentioned close spacing between campsites.

Guy W.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 21, 2025

Nice campground and just $10/night

Has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire ring and grill. No water this time of year but the lake can be accessed at the nearby boat ramp. Beautiful lake and forest. Have the place to myself for the most part at this time of year. Often in the 30s at night but nice in daytime

Month of VisitMarch

Ronna W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Private quiet clean

Carters Lake is a great deep lake, clean and private. Bring your kayaks cause y’all wanna explore the lake plenty of little swimming holes.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Daniel B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Can’t wait to go back

Woodring campground is now one of my favorites. Beautiful lake views and access, great variety of hiking trails.

I am driving a 34’ class a and pulling a 16’ car trailer and was able to squeeze into this campground (barely). Had electric and water hookups. Water pressure is great coming from the faucet. Shaded, paved sites. Did not use the bathrooms but they looked decent, like a public restroom. The drive into the campground is about 5 mikes from the main state road. I wouldn’t recommend inexperienced drivers with large trailers.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Grant B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

Peaceful, nice site.

We stayed at site 29 in the middle of June. Site 29 is on the peninsula, near the end. It is caddy corner from the beach swimming area and very close walking distance. You cannot see the site from the beach area or vice versa. The sites are close together, but not necessarily on top of one another. You are on the water, but there it is a cliff at the edge of water, but can be climbed with rope if careful. The parking pad was level and there was water and multi service electric. The bathrooms and showers were a bit of a walk, but they were clean and cared for.

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Month of VisitJune

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Kelly D.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

Private Island

Private little strip that jetties toward the water. Definitely will return.

Month of VisitMarch

Miranda S.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Friendly and Beautiful Scenary

The campground staff were very friendly. We pulled up to our campsite and there was already firewood and it was very clean. The lake was so clean and clear. You could see the bottom in some parts. Would highly recommend d this site and will be back in the future.

Stacy D.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2020

Love!

Loved this campground. Site was right on the water, just had to climb down a fairly steep hill. There is a swim beach but it’s closed currently due to covid. Bathhouse was clean, has 2 showers available. The lake is clear and scenery is awesome. If you have a boat, there is a boat dock and several of the sites you can tie your boat up right next to them. Staff was friendly.

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Mike K.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020

Great family camping

A great COE campground. Staff is very polite and friendly. Easy access sites but some are close together with lots of trees on beautiful Carters Lake in the north Georgia mountains.

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Wesley D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

Nice

Nice campground.

Rogue Y.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Really nice

I love this army corps of engineer park. It lies 3 miles in of the main road. Their are two campgrounds here. One is primitive with vault toilets and one water source. Each site has four ring, and picknick table. There are several nice campsites around the shore line. Steep trails down to Lake at the end of pavement. Some parking there also. Pay for these spots furthur into the park at an atm type pay per campsite machine. Follow signs to public boat launch. As of 2019 8$ for primitive camp, 5$ parking at boat launch.

Official Campground with hookups 22$ and up, and a boat launch with dock. Some sites are more private than others, bath and showers, few have steep trails to lake. There is a nice beach with sand and swimming area. Also tent camping sites right above the swim area for 18$. The sunset view from there is very nice. There's benches!

This lake has heavy boat traffic, lots of fisherman and jet skies. During the week, it's quite. A really nice place to visit. I SUP along the shoreline and in coves, but lots of chop on the weekends.

Also many trails for hiking, tho I've not hiked there.

Lisa S.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

Fall in Love

My all time favorite campgrounds! The lake is pristine and so are the campgrounds!

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Joshua S.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 29, 2019

Spot On The Lake

This area is really clean! And for a family that camps alot that's a big deal. They have a range of camping options. They are either right on the water or about a 100yd walk away. Would recommend for anyone wanting a nice view of the lake

Anna R.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Nice big tent sites

this campground is higher up in elevation in relation to the region. We stayed in a tent site that had a nice trail to the lake which was rocky with no beach but fun for older kids to swim. It is also close to the Cartecay River where you can rent tubes or kayaks for a short trip down the river with a shuttle.

Natalie A.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Great view with space to run around and swim

We enjoyed the campground with the lake/beach area for the kids to swim. Very relaxing and the sites had some room to run around.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Woodring Campground located at Carters Lake?

Woodring Campground is located at Carters Lake in north Georgia mountains. It's situated approximately 3 miles off the main road, providing a secluded camping experience. The campground sits at a higher elevation relative to the surrounding region, offering beautiful views of the pristine lake. Some campsites are positioned right along the shoreline, while others are about 100 yards away from the water. The campground features a peninsula area where several sites, including site 29, offer excellent lake access.

What facilities and amenities are available at Woodring Branch Primitive Campground?

Woodring Branch Primitive Campground, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, offers basic facilities for a rustic camping experience. The primitive area has vault toilets and a single water source. Each campsite includes a fire ring, picnic table, and grill. The campground features two distinct areas - the primitive section with minimal amenities and another section with electric and water hookups. There's a clean bathhouse with two showers in the developed area. A beach/swimming area is available for recreation, and boat docks provide lake access for watercraft.

Is there a map of Woodring Campground showing campsites and recreation areas?

Yes, maps of Woodring Campground are available showing the layout of campsites and recreation areas. The campground features two distinct areas - a primitive section and a developed section with hookups. Maps typically show the peninsula layout where many sites are located, the swimming beach area, boat docks, and hiking trails that connect to the lake. For the most accurate and current map, check the Army Corps of Engineers website or contact the campground directly. Maps are essential for planning your stay, especially if you have a larger RV, as some sites can accommodate vehicles up to 34 feet but navigation can be tight.

Are there photos available to view Woodring Campground before visiting?

Yes, photos of Woodring Campground are available online. The images showcase the campground's beautiful setting on Carters Lake with its clear waters and forested surroundings. Photos typically highlight the campsites, some of which are positioned directly on the water, the swimming beach area, and the general layout of the peninsula. To find current photos, check The Dyrt website, the Army Corps of Engineers official site, or social media platforms where visitors often share their camping experiences. These visual resources can help you get a good sense of the campground's amenities and natural beauty before your visit.

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