Duckett Mill
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 · 34.30706, -83.93167 · Map |
| Sites | 111 public sites counted from the federal listing — 97 standard electric; 14 tent only 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 97 of 111 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 97 of 111 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 111 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 111 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 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 97 sites · 30 ft: 97 sites · 35 ft: 69 sites · 40 ft: 49 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 | Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 111 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 770-532-9802 |
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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 2026-09-08.
From the official listing
Overview Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Recreation Duckett Mill Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable for campers. Facilities The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here. Natural Features Lake Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta. Nearby Attractions Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area. The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities. Contact Info This location is staffed. Please call (770) 532-9802 to speak with local staff. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.
Directions, from the listing
To reach this park take state route 400 north to exit 17, turn right on Georgia Highway 306, turn right on Georgia Highway 53, turn right on Duckett Mill road. Follow Duckett Mill Road into the campground.
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Trip Card — Duckett Mill
GAINESVILLE · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | GAINESVILLE · Georgia · Lake Sidney Lanier |
| Fees | Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 97 |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 111 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232578 · 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.