Can you reserve a site at Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)?

Yes, Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga), Georgia — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

Recreation

Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking.

Facilities

Bolding Mill Park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms.

Natural Features

Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks and Lake Lanier Islands.

The facts

2 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
2 accessible sites
Up to 90 people per site
Loops: BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)

Site types

2 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

Picnic tables
Grills
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
SL5005	BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)	Group Picnic Area	—	—	Lakefront	—	90	♿
SL5006	BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)	Group Picnic Area	—	—	Lakefront	—	90	♿

Getting there

Physical address is 4055 Chestatee Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506.

From Georgia Highway 400, exit for Hwy. 53 east, turn left on Sardis Rd., turn left on Chestatee Rd., go straight at stop sign, road dead ends into park.

From Interstate 985, exit for Hwy. 53 west, follow signs for Hwy. 53 west and turn right on Sardis Rd., turn left on Chestatee Rd., go straight at stop sign, road dead ends into park.

34.33811, -83.95138 · 34°20'17.2"N 83°57'5.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	55	63	71	78	85	88	86	81	72	62	54
Low °F	31	34	40	47	56	64	68	67	61	50	40	34
Precip in	5.3	5.2	5.3	4.2	4.2	4.5	3.9	5.1	4.1	4.2	4.4	5.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 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 Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)

Can you reserve a site at Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)?: Yes, Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga) have?: 2 sites.

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Contact

Phone 770-945-9531
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Bolding Mill Shelters (Ga)