Georgia · published-coordinate region
Old Federal
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US Army Corps of Engineers84Supported overnight records
5Published site categories
84Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities.Recreation
Old Federal Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, picnicking and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more.
There's also a swimming beach and boat ramp available for campers.Facilities
There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites. There are also 7 walk-in sites for those who don't mind leaving their vehicles behind. Campers will have access to restrooms/bathouses, laundry facilities, two picnic shelters and a dump station.Natural Features
Lake Sidney Lanier is nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features 692 miles of shoreline and spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 acres of lush terrain.
The reservoir was created in 1956 with teh completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.
Contact Info
This location is staffed. Please call (770) 533-7225 to speak with local staff.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Lanier Islands as well as other nearby Army Corps and county parks provide may different recreation opportunities at the lake.
The nearby city of Gainesville provides many opportunities for those looking to explore the local area.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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 84 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
84
Vehicle limit
84
Vehicle length
76
Driveway entry
81
Shade
59
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
58
Tent Only Nonelectric
12
Walk To
7
Rv Electric
5
Tent Only Electric
2
Operator directions
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Hwy 347/Friendship
Rd., turn right on McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow
signs to the campground.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
84 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 84 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Electric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 160 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 120 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 06 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 10 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19A OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19B OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Walk To | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 87 ft Tent: 87 ft Trailer: 87 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 26 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 27 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 67 ft Tent: 67 ft Trailer: 67 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 28 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 29 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 32 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 35 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: 64 ft Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 37 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 38 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 39 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 40 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 41 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 43 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 42 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 43 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 44 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 45 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 46 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 47 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 48 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 49 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 50 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 51 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 52 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 53 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 54 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Electric | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 55 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 56 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 57 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 58 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 59 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 60 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 61 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 62 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 63 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 64 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 65 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 66 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 67 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 68 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 69 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 53 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 70 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 71 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 72 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 73 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 74 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 75 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 76 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 77 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 75 ft Tent: 75 ft Trailer: 75 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 78 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 79 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 80 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 52 ft Tent: 52 ft Trailer: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 81 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 82 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 74 ft Tent: 74 ft Trailer: 74 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 83 OFED Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: 64 ft Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 3 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
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