Hardridge Creek

Campground · Alabama · 70 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Walter F. George Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

70
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
192 ft
Elevation
Campsite
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Hardridge Creek 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

This recently upgraded campground offers 74 sites, 55 of which have electric and water hookups. Buddy sites that can accommodate up to 16 people each are also available. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.

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.

Contact Info

Between 03/14/2020 and 09/14/2020 this location is staffed. Please call (334) 585-5945 to speak with local staff. From 09/14/2020 to 03/15/2020 this location is unstaffed. Please call (229) 768-2516 for general information.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Site 67/68 need to be changed to $48 per night being that its a buddy site. 2 sites. 

The facts

  • 70 bookable sites
  • 74 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: BAYS, HPAS, PCOV, SLOO, VIEW

Site types

  • 70 Standard Electric
  • 4 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

74 campsites at Hardridge Creek

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
01BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
02BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
03BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
04BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedModerate38 ft8 🐾
05BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedModerate34 ft8 🐾
06BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight34 ft8 🐾
07BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedModerate20 ft8 🐾
08BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
09BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
10BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
11BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
12BAYSStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
13BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—38 ft8 🐾
14BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—38 ft8 🐾
15BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
16BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
17BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight40 ft8 🐾
18BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
19BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSevere32 ft8 🐾
20BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
21BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
22BAYSStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—38 ft8 🐾
23HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
24HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
25HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
26HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
27HPASStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight40 ft8 🐾
28HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
29/30HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft16 🐾
31HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
32HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
33HPASStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight40 ft8 🐾
34HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
35HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
36HPASStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
37PCOVStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
38PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
39PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
40PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
41PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
42PCOVStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
43PCOVStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
44PCOVStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
45PCOVStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
46PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
47PCOVStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
58SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
59SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
60SLOOManagementBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
61SLOOManagementBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
62SLOOManagementBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
63SLOOManagementBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
64SLOOStandard ElectricPull ThroughPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
65SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—34 ft8 🐾
66SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
67/68SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft16 🐾
69SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
70SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
71SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
72SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft8 🐾
73SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight40 ft8 🐾
74SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
75SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
76SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—38 ft8 🐾
77SLOOStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
48VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
49VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
50VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
51VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPavedSlight36 ft8 🐾
52VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
53VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPavedModerate36 ft8 🐾
54VIEWStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—36 ft8 🐾
55VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
56/57VIEWStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft16 🐾

Getting there

From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground.

31.64056, -85.10222 · 31°38'26.0"N 85°6'8.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 59°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F596270768489919087786962
Low °F384046526269727267564641
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hardridge Creek

Can you reserve a site at Hardridge Creek?
Yes, Hardridge Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hardridge Creek have?
74 sites in total, of which 70 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Hardridge Creek?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hardridge Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hardridge Creek.
Does Hardridge Creek have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Hardridge Creek?
Campfires are allowed at Hardridge Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-07.

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