Duckett Mill
Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.
The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.
Notifications and Alerts
Online reservations for Bolding Mill, Duckett Mill, and Old Federal Campgrounds must now be made through Hall County Parks and Leisure. The U.S. Army Corps and Hall County are teaming up this season to co-manage these three great campgrounds. To check on the status of a specific campground or to make reservations online, please visit www.hallcounty.org/308/Parks-Leisure
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 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 reservation 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 Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area. The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities.
Recreation
Duckett Mill 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 a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable 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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3720 DUCKETT MILL ROAD GAINESVILLE GA 30506-0567
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 770-532-9802
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
To reach this park take state route 400 north to exit 17, turn right on Georgia Highway 306, turn right on Georgia Highway 53, turn right on Duckett Mill road. Follow Duckett Mill Road into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 074, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 086, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 105, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 085, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 109, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 068, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 067, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 075, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 096, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 103, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 083, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 073, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 097, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 104, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 108, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 106, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 091, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 110, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 089, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 102, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 094, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 070, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 087, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 092, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 076, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 088, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 082, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 064, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 098, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 111, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 095, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 093, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 072, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop DMIL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 107, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop DMIL, Type Standard Electric
