Woodring Campground (GA)

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5026 Woodring Branch Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Please review rules and reservation policies at the bottom of the page.

Camp site features

Across 42 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 29 of 42 sites
Water hookups: 31 of 42 sites
Fire pit: 13 of 42 sites
Picnic table: 1 of 42 sites
Pets allowed: 41 of 42 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 42 sites
Group sites: 1 of 42 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 15 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV/MOTORHOME, Tent, Trailer

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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Sarah R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Lovely, well-maintained sites - clean gravel pad, grill, picnic table and fire ring all in great condition. We comfortably had 2 tents (3 person and 2 person) on the same pad with plenty of room. Bath house is immaculate (for a campground). The staff at the guard house was very friendly and helpful. The position of sites on the lake appears to be out of the way of the major boating thoroughfares; we had 8 year olds out on kayaks and paddleboards comfortably. Don't forget your life jackets!

Jonathan Kyle D

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We had a great time at Woodring Branch. We got the last available spot for memorial day weekend and I wasnt sure how great it would be. Turned out to be a spacious spot with direct(ish) access to the water. We had plenty of room for our camper and had a great time paddling around the lake. Easy access to the boat ramp, bathrooms were exceptionally clean, staff was wonderful. We will go back here for sure.

Chad B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Had a wonderful time, campground is very clean and well maintained as well a friendly staff.

Mike M

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Friendly staff clean site

Jeannie C

Loop:Wood

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very clean and park attendant very helpful and nice. I would recommend this park to others

Mike M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This is a great place to camp. The the campground & bathrooms are super nice & the people who work there are way above average. The only thing that would make this park better is if it could be kept open until the end of October.

Availability

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