Woodring Campground (GA)

Carters Lake

Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities. Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from from easy to moderate. Amadahy and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views. The campground has 2 boat ramps with limited boat trailer parking spaces for all your boating needs. Woodring branch at Carters Lake has something for everyone, no matter what your hobbies are.

This heavily wooded campground offers many sites with scenic lake views. Electric hookups are available at many of the campsites. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Additional amenities include a children's playground and a dump station. A boat ramp and swimming area are on-site.

Need to Know

• CAMPGROUND PROCEDURES

• • ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE A RESERVATION BEFORE ENTERING CAMPGROUND
  • Campers must fill out and deposit registration card in box at gatehouse
  • Campsite occupancy is limited to maximum of eight (8) and two (2) vehicles and one (1) boat.
  • NO VISITORS, registered campers only
  • No transactions will be done at gatehouse

• Campground hours are 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

• Vehicles may exit at any time via electronic gate. Vehicles are not authorized to enter the park after park closing times.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
• Camping at one or more campsites at Carters Lake Project for a period longer than 14 days during a 30 day period is prohibited. Title 36 CFR 327.7B

Natural Features

Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Recreation

Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone.

Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted), crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake.

The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 3.5-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length.

Changes & Cancellations

Please review rules and reservation policies at the bottom of the page.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

1850 Carters Dam Rd CHATSWORTH GA 30705

Physical Address

5026 Woodring Branch Rd Ellijay GA 30540

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 706-276-6050

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 miles off Highway 282. From Ellijay, GA, take Highway 282/76 west for 11 miles to the access road and follow signs to the campground. Physical Address, 5600, Woodring Branch Rd, Ellijay,GA,30540

Available Campsites

• Site 020, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 026, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 023, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 024, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site G1, Loop WOODRING CAMPGROUND, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 003, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 038, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 037, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 032, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 011, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 001, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 022, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 025, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 012, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 002, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 028, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 039, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 016, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 034, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 013, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 036, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 042, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 008, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 007, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 019, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 015, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 004, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 005, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 041, Loop WOOD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 030, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric
• Site 017, Loop WOOD, Type Standard Electric

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