Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Campground · Georgia · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Carters Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 12 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,118 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 12 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | Lakefront | 12 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Damsite
359 Cove Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
34.60294, -84.65393 · 34°36'10.6"N 84°39'14.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
This shelter is currently a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED amenity. No reservation required.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter?
- Yes, Damsite Day Use Area Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Damsite Day Use Area Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter?
- 12 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter.
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Contact
- Phone 706-334-2248
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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