Best RV Parks & Resorts near Lake Sidney Lanier
Lake Sidney Lanier offers several RV campground options managed by both private operators and the Army Corps of Engineers. Margaritaville RV Resort provides full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections on paved pads with lake views. Wesley Oaks RV Park in Cumming features long-term RV sites with 50-amp service but no sanitary dump station on property. River Forks Park provides water and electric hookups for RVs with many waterfront sites that allow boat tie-ups directly at campsites. Don Carter State Park Campground maintains paved RV sites with substantial spacing between neighbors and electric hookups. "The sites are a little on the smaller side but still comfortable. The RV spots are paved and easy to get level while the table and fire pit are in gravel," noted one visitor.
Most Lake Lanier RV campgrounds remain open year-round, though reservations become essential during summer months and holiday weekends. Maneuvering large rigs requires careful planning at several parks, particularly Old Federal campground where tight turn-arounds have proven challenging for longer vehicles. A reviewer cautioned: "We had a heck of a time getting the RV turned. It was so tight that the 5th wheel was only 1 inch from hitting the cab and the axels on the RV were in a bind." Campground amenities vary considerably across the lake, with some locations offering full bathhouses and laundry facilities while others provide minimal services beyond hookups. Gate closure times affect late arrivals at certain parks, with Bald Ridge Creek enforcing a 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM locked gate policy. Most campgrounds accommodate pets, though some assess additional monthly fees for extended stays.
