Bald Ridge Creek
Lake Sidney Lanier
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Check-in is 3:00 p.m., and check out is by 1:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, camper registration will take place through the gatehouse window. Upon arrival to the campground, please have your ID, license plate number, camping unit’s license plate number, site number, and discount pass (if applicable) ready to give the Park Attendant. Please approach the gatehouse slowly and bring your vehicle close to the window. At no point should you park and walk to the gatehouse window. Do not attempt to enter the gatehouse.
- Gatehouse open 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Gatehouse open 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday - Sunday.
Payments are not accepted at the gatehouse.
For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/
The campground does not accept mail or food deliveries for campers in the campground. Campers must coordinate to accept these items at a location outside the campground gate.
- Gates lock at 10:30pm and reopen at 7am.
"NO SHOWS" will be charged the full amount for their reservation.
DISCOUNT PASSES must be presented upon arrival and can only be used for ONE site where the cardholder is the REGISTERED camper. Fraudulent use of a discount pass may result in a mandatory appearance in court in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.23 (d) RECREATION FEES.
DISCOUNT PASSES must be applied at the time the reservartion is made.
Gatehouse Attendants have limited or no internet access and are unable to perform actions affecting a reservation.
LENGTH OF STAY for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period for any USACE campground on Lake Lanier (Ex. Cannot stay at Bolding Mill Campground 14 days with another reservation immediately following at another USACE operated campground on Lake Lanier). Consecutive reservations under different names that exceed 14 days are not authorized and are subject to eviction and/or the issuance of a citation in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.7 (b).
Commercial operations are prohibited in USACE operated campgrounds. Rental campers must be operated and set up by the registered camper.
Day using is prohibited. Registered campers must occupy their site overnight.
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.
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.
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.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
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4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD CUMMING GA 30041
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 770-889-1591
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 54, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 81, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 67, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 73, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 82, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 77, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 78, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 75, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 71, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 70, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 69, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 72, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 74, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 79, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 76, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
- Site 80, Loop BRIC, Type Standard Electric
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