Toto Creek Campground

Lake Sidney Lanier

Toto Creek Campground lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and access to recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit the lake.

Each campsite offers an impact pad with a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hangar. A communal water hydrant is located near site #1. Restroom is located near park entrance.

Notifications and Alerts

Online Reservations for Toto Creek Campground must now be made through Dawson County Parks and Recreation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Dawson County are teaming up this season to co-manage this great campground. To make reservations online, please visit https://www.dawsoncountyga.gov/parksrec/page/lake-parks#toto

Need to Know

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Check-in is 3:00 p.m., and check out is by 1:00 p.m.
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.
LENGTH OF STAY for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period for any Corps of Engineers campground on Lake Lanier (Ex. Cannot stay at Bolding Mill Campground 14 days with another reservation immediately following at another Corps of Engineers operated campground on Lake Lanier). Couples cannot have back to back reservations.
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.
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 acres of water, 692 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.

Nearby Attractions

The cities of Dawsonville and Dalonega provide lots of attractions for visitors, including shopping, restaurants, museums and much more. Amicalola Falls Sate Park is just a half hour drive Northwest of the campground.

Recreation

Toto Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimmming and boating. The park also features a small walking path with its own picnic tables and grills. A boat ramp provides greater access to water activities.

Changes & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system.

Contact Information

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154 Toto Creek Park Road Dawsonville GA 30506

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 770-945-9531

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Driving Directions

Physical address is 154 Toto Creek Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA 30506
From Georgia Highway 400 North, exit left for Harmony Church Rd. heading east; stay straight onto Price Rd.; turn right on Toto Creek Park Rd.; turn right to continue on Toto Creek Park Rd.; road dead ends into park.
From Georgia Highway 400 South, exit right for Harmony Church Rd. heading east; stay straight onto Price Rd.; turn right on Toto Creek Park Rd.; turn right to continue on Toto Creek Park Rd.; road dead ends into park.

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