Woodring Branch Primitive Campground

$10.00/night

1850 Carters Dam Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705

Overview

Woodring Branch Primitive 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 easy to moderate. The Amadahy Hiking Trail 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.

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 4-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. The Oak Ridge Nature Trail is also located in this area and offers a shorter one mile hike through upland forests.

Facilities

This heavily wooded campground offers eleven primitive sites.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge there are many attractions nearby. The towns of Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper and Chatsworth all boast of many tourist opportunities. From restuarants, festivals, etc. there are many opportunities for exploration of local attractions.

Charges & Cancellations

Changes and cancellations must be made on Recreation.gov

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 11 sites
Pets allowed: all 11 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Reservations are available on Recreation.gov

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Vivien O

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Reviewed a month ago

Lovely secluded location in the trees, just enough gap on pitch 4 for Starlink, no one else around.

Evan B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This site is on the lower section closer to the lake. There was a big group playing loud music and talking very loudly, so I was worried about that. I got to my campsite and noticed someone was already occupying it. They clearly were using it as a longterm shelter. I didn't bother them because it would have taken a long time to move all their stuff. I check the website and noticed the site across the path was available so I walked over there. The first thing I saw was that the fire ring was filled with garbage, a lot of melted plastic and toilet paper. I felt kind of weirded out at this point so I debated going home, but I drove 2.5 hours. I found another site at the upper section so I reserved that and stayed there. That spot was nice and quiet. There were plenty of dead, fallen limbs to use for a fire. I carried my kayak down to the put in (very loosely used) and had a really nice time on the lake. It was very quiet with only a few boats and paddleboarders. I did most enjoy my stay but will never go back.

Jacob S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Good campground. Good 5g. Bad bugs during the summer; mosquitoes, flies, nats.

Yvonne R

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great spot despite the 250 feet of hill to get your gear back and forth. Quiet, clean, and private. Also a great view and a great phone signal.

Crystal R

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