Sawnee
Lake Sidney Lanier
Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming.
The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit.
Sawnee Campground offers 43 campsites with electric and water hookups (no sewer), 5 tent walk-in campsites with water and electric hookups, and 11 walk-in campsites without hookups. Additional amenities include restrooms/bathouses, laundry facilities, a playground and sandy swimming beach.
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 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 boasts 38,000 surface water acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity.
The reservior was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.
Nearby Attractions
Take in views of the dam at the nearby Westbank Overlook, or head northwest of the campground for scenic drives and wildlife spotting opportunities at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve.
The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more.
Recreation
Sawnee Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing and swimming. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more.
There's also a swimming beach, playground 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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3200 BUFORD DAM ROAD CUMMING GA 30041-0567
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 770-887-0592
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take US 400 north exit 14, turn right on Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Rd, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Rd. Campground is on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site 05, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45-46, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 44, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 42, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 14, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 19, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 35B, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 35C, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site 35A, Loop SAWN, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop SAWN, Type Standard Electric
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