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River Forks Park & Campground

River Forks Park & Campground, near Gainesville, Georgia, is a charming spot that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With sites that provide lovely views of Lake Lanier, it’s a great place to kick back and soak in the scenery.

This campground is equipped with essential amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire in the evenings. Visitors have noted the friendly staff and the well-maintained facilities, which include clean showers and restrooms. One camper shared, “The bathrooms were close to the site. We had a great family time here!”

For those who enjoy water activities, River Forks is a prime location for accessing the lake. Many campers appreciate the ability to tie up boats right at their sites, enhancing the lakeside experience. The area is also home to plenty of wildlife, with deer often spotted roaming around, adding to the natural charm of the campground.

While some sites can feel a bit snug, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. Whether you’re tent camping or bringing your RV, River Forks Park & Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, offering a blend of comfort and nature right at your fingertips.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Sidney Lanier Recreation Area

This recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier

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Location

River Forks Park & Campground is located in Georgia

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

34.288295 N
83.904533 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.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Apr. 12, 2025

Great views but...

"SITE# 47, Pull-Thru, Not FHU, 50A, Water, Dump LENGTH OF STAY: Stayed 9 Nights, RATE:$30.56/ Night with No Discount/ 0% Discount BATH HOUSE: Clean but Outdated LAUNDRY: Not Recorded STAFF: Friendly PARK IMPRESSIONS: Nice, We would stay here again RV PAD: Concrete, ESTIMATED RV PAD LENGTH: 40 Feet, Tow Vehicle Could NOT Stay Connected and Parking was away from site SITE SLOPE: Door side Tire Blocks needed ROADS: Adequate, MANEUVERABILITY: Narrow PEDESTAL PLACEMENT: Center of site length, SHADE: 30% GRASS AREA: At-Site, DESIGNATED PET AREA: Not Recorded PICNIC TABLE: Yes, FIRE RING: Yes, VERIZON Signal(bars): 5G-3, SPEED: 394 Mbs Download, 47 Mbs Upload T-MOBILE Signal(bars): 5G-5, SPEED: 714 Mbs Download, 124 Mbs Upload No WiFi, OTA TV CHANNELS: 75, CABLE TV: No, PLAYGROUND: Yes POOL: No, WATER FEATURE: Lake, FIREWOOD: Yes, STORE: No CLUBHOUSE: No, PROPANE AVAILABILITY: No Original site was# 46(back-in) but was VERY small. Moved to site 47(Pull-Thru) but due to road slope pull-thru is un-usable. Lower numbered sites(less than 30) appear somewhat better. Empty camp ground host side byhind 47 cannot be used unless site 47 is emprty due to sloping road. One single use dump station. One campground host presently in the park- their site was not marked. Appears that most sites are back-in and set sideways to a hillside and lakefront leaving very little level space for chairs. Fire rings are frequently located 12-20 feet away from picnic table and 3 to 9 feet below site level on a slope. Reservation Software used by office was down upon Saturday arrival with no IT help until Monday- two days away leaving office staff frustrated and using their own phone to access the reservation system customers use instead of management side of software. Staff stated it goes down frequently with no IT support on weekends. Six bathhouses in park. Bathhouse nearest beach closed awaiting replacement of fixtures after renovation. Shower has outdated fixtures- several shower heads had significant mineral deposits restricting flow. Men's side closed at another bathhouse. Many shower stalls had no hook or fixture to hang a towel or clothing. Several showers had broken shower valves making them unusable. Stayed 9 nights and did not see anyone working on bathhouses. Beach area parking is limited to 6 or 7 spaces and one handicap space however, there is a larger parking lot a little further away. Bathhouse showers have a pull string valve next to the shower head that had to be held down to get water with many strings broken, missing and too short to allow shorter people, children, or handicaped wheel-chair use. Some sites have precarious/dangerous sloping driveways for RVs to get into. Newly installed sites are near completion but they make sites very close together. Many sites do not have a fire pit and many do not have a grill. Many sites arer too small to park a second vhicle even if the camper is small. Parking on dirt or grass is prohibited by rules but appears to be selectively enforced. The campground has a boat ramp and reasonably large parking area. Extra careful site selection is warranted. Four docks in River Forks Park. Firewood is available at the office. CHECK-IN: 01:00 PM CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM RIG: 42ft- 17,000 lb 5th Wheel"

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Michael C., April 12, 2025
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  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Michael C., April 12, 2025
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Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

Greta stay

Nice little campground. It’s a COE campground but maintained by Hall County Park and Rec. a few sites do need leveling to be able to back in without ripping off your level jacks.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Brett D., November 11, 2023
  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Brett D., November 11, 2023
Reviewed Mar. 23, 2023

Nice and quite campground on the lake

Overall a nice and quite campground on Lake Lanier that’s not a COE campground. Easy to navigate and locate the sites. All have water views, picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. Some have hookups on the opposite side of camper. No sewer connection but park does have a dumb station. Staff was very friendly.

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Brett D., March 23, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

WEEKEND RV SHAKEDOWN

A convenient campground to prepare the rv for camping season. Sites were tight but had great views.

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  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by Kevan  R., June 19, 2022
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Reviewed Dec. 25, 2021

Good place for a quick stay

Nice campground. Very secluded but with great views of lake Lanier. Sites are pretty small with not a lot of room but they do ok. Could be bigger but the land doesn’t really allow it. Sites are all paved and the have pull through and back in

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Reviewed Apr. 28, 2021

BEAUTIFUL! I love the views and the deer!

We tent camped here..we were up on a steep hill, but it was beautiful!! The bathrooms were close to the site. We had a great family time here!! Deer were roaming thru the campsite.. so many!! I loved the fresh Georgia air and the atmosphere was just so relaxing!! I do know there is a whole other area for RV camping.. looks fun and nice in that area as well!!

SiteI don't remember. up a slope near a bathroom overlooking a lake!
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of River Forks Park & Campground by ReBeCcA F., April 28, 2021
  • BEAUTIFUL! Deer came out to see us!!!
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Reviewed Oct. 25, 2020

First camped here 15 years ago.

We’ve always loved River Forks! Normally 4-5 stars!! Unfortunately it’s in need of some updating and TLC now. They’ve redone 7 RV sites recently and we’re hoping more are slated for updates soon! Very convenient to anything you need but hidden away with lots of deer, great access to the lake and many sites allow tying your boat or water toys up at the sites.

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2020

Really nice park

Update: will not return to this park. We got into a pickle between not having storage until the 1/4 and our camper being returned on 1/1. Obviously, we decided to camp in it ourselves. However, the management was completely inflexible. We live in the area and could come up a day early to check in because they would be closed on the first, but said we either had to pay (for a night we wouldn't be using- $30 in the trash) or arrive later (not exactly going to help out with our predicament). I understand there are policies but honestly what would you be losing? The site is open, no one else is booking it (I sincerely doubt anyone will book between now and then, it's a day away). Just an example of how people treat each other now a days. Some people genuinely care, some are only looking for money

With access to both the lake and some playgrounds, this place was really nice. There were some questionable road edges, so I took one star off for that, but otherwise it was really nice. It had a nice grate of you want to cook over the fire, as well as a pretty clean charcoal grill.

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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

Great location, great sites

I’ve camped here several times in both tent and RV. If you have a boat you won’t find a better campground for accessing Lake Lanier.

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2020

Clean and Awesome

Great for lake fun and relaxing days. Plenty of access and views of Lake Lanier. We’ve camped here multiple and it’s never let us down.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does River Forks Park & Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, River Forks Park & Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at River Forks Park & Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.