Cotton Hill
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Ft. Gaines · Georgia · Walter F. George Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Walter F. George Lake |
| Location | Ft. Gaines · Georgia · Walter F. George Lake · 31.67444, -85.06417 · Map |
| Sites | 101 public sites counted from the federal listing — 89 standard electric; 10 tent only electric; 2 rv electric |
| 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 102 of 101 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 92 of 101 sites Sewer hookups at 92 of 101 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 92 of 101 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 | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 102 sites · 30 ft: 98 sites · 35 ft: 91 sites · 40 ft: 23 sites |
| 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 4:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 102 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
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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 2026-10-20.
From the official listing
Overview Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.
Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake. Recreation The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.
The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife. Facilities The campground offers 91 sites with electric and water and 10 primitive sites with electric and group water. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Younger campers love the park's two playgrounds. A group picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.
Natural Features Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area.
The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds. Nearby Attractions The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns. Contact Info For local information, please call (229) 768-3061 or call (229) 768-2516 for general information.
Directions, from the listing
From Fort Gaines, Georgia, follow State Route 39 north for 7 miles. Follow signs to the left into the campground. 177 Campground Drive, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
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Trip Card — Cotton Hill
Ft. Gaines · Georgia · Walter F. George Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Ft. Gaines · Georgia · Walter F. George Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 102 · full hookups at 92 |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 101 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232559 · 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.