Bald Ridge Creek

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4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD
CUMMING, GA 30041

Overview

Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating on the beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia.

Recreation

Bald Ridge Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and boat ramp available for campers.

Facilities

The 82 campsites come with electric and water hookups (no sewer hookups). Additional conveniences in the well-maintained park include a dump station, laundry facilities, and restrooms/bathouses.

Natural Features

Lake Sidney Lanier is nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features 692 miles of shoreline and spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 acres of lush terrain. The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (470) 774-7873 to speak with local staff.

Nearby Attractions

By boat, there's plenty of coves and islands to explore on the lake. For land activities, head to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for hiking, rock climbing and an interactive visitors center for kids. The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

Camp site features

Across 82 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 82 sites
  • Water hookups: all 82 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 82 sites
  • ADA accessible: 5 of 82 sites
  • Longest RV: 109 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Directions

From Atlanta, GA, take SR 400 N to Exit 16, turn right on Pilgrim Mill Rd., turn right on Sinclair Shoals Rd., turn left on Bald Ridge Rd. Follow signs into campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

517 reviews
5 stars
353
4 stars
88
3 stars
37
2 stars
27
1 stars
12
allen p
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Reviewed 3 years ago
This is a beautiful location. The sites were large and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. This is a great place to visit.
Daniel N
Loop:Bric
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Reviewed 3 years ago
We love Bald Ridge Creek the host was super nice bathrooms could use some updating but the were fairly clean
Erica J
Loop:Bric
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Beautiful park.
Melvin D
Loop:Bric
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Reviewed 3 years ago
This was the 3rd time camping at Bald Ridge; we really enjoy this campground and staff, unfortunately we received a notice the campground will not open for 2024 season. Really sad.
Brian H
Loop:Bric
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Great place great staff. Rv travelers very rude to tent car campers,snobs.
Roy B
Loop:Bric
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Reviewed 3 years ago
One of our favorites
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