Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Dockery Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Dockery Lake is nestled deep within the mountains 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA. Dockery Lake Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking and fishing for all ages. Dockery Lake Campground is small and located right along the banks of Dockery Lake. The campground is situated under a dense forest of deciduous and evergreen trees which brings plenty of shade in the summer time. 11 campsites are neatly arranged within close proximity to the Lake and the Day Use area (no fee). The climate here is fairly mild and generally offers all four seasons, so it is a wonderful place to relax and experience each of these throughout the year. North Georgia is a playground for wildlife watchers. An abundance of Deer, Turkey, Bear and, small furbearers can be seen as well as bird watching. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, come to Dockery Lake Recreation Area.
There are no water or electric hook-ups or dump station available in the campground. 1 flush facility in the campground and 1 vault toilet in the day use area. Standard Amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc) Flush facilty and drinking water is only available from 4/1 through 10/31.
Need to Know
THERE IS NO CELLPHONE COVERAGE IN THE RECREATION AREA, BUT THERE IS CELL COVERAGE AT THE ENTRANCE TO DOCKERY LAKE ON HWY 60.
QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10PM UNTIL 6AM. DO NOT RUN GENERATORS DURING QUIET HOURS.
ALTHOUGH TRASH RECEPTICLES ARE AVAILABLE, WE ASK THAT YOU TAKE AS MUCH TRASH WITH YOU AS YOU CHECK-OUT.
LIMIT OF TWO VEHICLES PER CAMPSITE.
PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES.
CAMPFIRES ARE PERMITTED IN GRILLS ONLY.
DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS IS PROHIBITED.
THERE ARE NO HOOK-UPS, OR A DUMPSTATION AT THIS RECREATION AREA.
DO NOT LEAVE FIRES UNATTENDED. THEY MUST BE EXTINGUISHED BEFORE CHECK-OUT.
BE BEAR AWARE! KEEP ALL FOOD IN CONTAINERS OR LOCKED INSIDE A VEHICLE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED!
CHECK-IN 3:00PM / CHECK-OUT 2:00PM
TROUT STAMP IS REQUIRED UNDER GA STATE REGULATIONS
ELECTRIC BOATS ONLY--CANOES AND KAYAKS ARE ACCEPTABLE
SWIMMING PROHIBITED AT DOCKERY LAKE
NO DAY USE IN THE CAMPGROUND
Natural Features
Dockery Lake campground and day-use area is constructed next to a small pond. The area, operated by the U.S. Forest Service of the Blue Ridge Ranger Disctict in the Chattahoochee National Forest, is nestled among the Cedar Ridge range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated on a small tributary to Waters Creek, Dockery Lake is a 6-acre (24,000 m2) man-made lake stocked with trout. During the Month of October, North Georgia’s trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands make the yearly trek into the mountains near Dockery Lake for a front row seat.
Nearby Attractions
Waters Creek Day Use:
Head south on Dockery Lk Rd toward GA-60 S
282 ft
Turn left onto GA-60 S
3.6 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto US-19 N
4.8 mi
Turn left onto Dicks Crk Rd
2.8 mi
Waters Creek Day Use Area
Dicks Crk Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528
Recreation
Day Hiking:
Lakeshore Trail - 0.5 mile easy loop around lake.
Dockery Lake Trail( LEADS FROM DAY USE AREA) - 3.5 miles leads to the Appalachian Trail in Miller Gap.
Other trails within a 30 minute drive:
The Appalachian Trail cross Hwy 60 at Woody Gap,
The Benton MacKaye Trail crosses Hwy. 60 in two places, approximately 12 miles north.
Dockery Lake - Carry Down Electric Motors Only
Contact Information
Physical
950 Dockery Lake Rd Dahlonega GA 30533
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 706-745-6928
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Directions From Blairsville, GA take U.S. 19/129 south for 10.0 miles, turn right on GA Hwy 180. Go approximately 11.0 miles. Turn left on GA Highway 60, go 4.0 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the left. Turn left, go 1.0 mile to campground.
From Dahlonega, GA take GA Highway 60 north approximately 13 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the right. Turn right, go 1.0 mile to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site Site 3(lake site), Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 9(lake site), Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 11, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 2, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 4, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 8, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 5(lake site), Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 10, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 6, Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 7(lake site), Loop Dockery Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
