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Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Gainesville · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Sidney Lanier |
| Location | Gainesville · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier · 34.33811, -83.95138 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 770-945-9531 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Bolding Mill Park 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 swimming, picnicking and boating. 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, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit. Recreation Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking.
Facilities Bolding Mill Park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms.
Natural Features Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface 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.
Nearby Attractions Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks and Lake Lanier Islands.
Directions, from the listing
Physical address is 4055 Chestatee Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506.
From Georgia Highway 400, exit for Hwy. 53 east, turn left on Sardis Rd., turn left on Chestatee Rd., go straight at stop sign, road dead ends into park.
From Interstate 985, exit for Hwy. 53 west, follow signs for Hwy. 53 west and turn right on Sardis Rd., turn left on Chestatee Rd., go straight at stop sign, road dead ends into park.
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Trip Card — Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)
Gainesville · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Gainesville · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251921 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.