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Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Chatsworth · Georgia · Carters Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Carters Lake |
| Location | Chatsworth · Georgia · Carters Lake · 34.60294, -84.65393 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| 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 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 12 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 0 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 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 | This shelter is currently a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED amenity. No reservation required. |
| Check-in / out | In 7:00 AM · Out 8:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 706-334-2248 |
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 Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking.
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. Facilities Damsite Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with three lanes and courtesy dock. The area also provides ample picnic sites and restrooms. Shelter (CL-10) seating capacity is 30 people maximum. All picnic tables/sheds/shelter are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. No reservations are necessary. All vehicles must pay a $5.00 day use pass (Card only, no cash).
Natural Features Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface water acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Nearby Attractions The City of Ellijay is approximately 30 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, along with other amenities. Of special note, Ellijay is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia and has several apple houses/orchards as well as a scenic downtown area with mulitiple shops in the square.
Directions, from the listing
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Carters Dam Road; turn right onto Marina Road; turn left onto Cove Road and enter park.
Damsite
359 Cove Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Chatsworth GeorgiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWoodring Campground (GA)
1 mi straight-line · Ellijay GeorgiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWoodring Day Use Area Shelter
1 mi straight-line · Chatsworth GeorgiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWoodring Branch Primitive Campground
2 mi straight-line · Chatsworth GeorgiaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDoll Mountain Campground
2 mi straight-line · Ellijay Georgia
Trip Card — Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Chatsworth · Georgia · Carters Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Chatsworth · Georgia · Carters Lake |
| Fees | This shelter is currently a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED amenity. No reservation required. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 12 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272304 · 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.