Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

Campground · Georgia · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Coosawattee-Carters Lake Wma (UNK)

1
Bookable site
12 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
1
Accessible site
1,142 ft
Elevation
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Doll Mountain Day Use is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a nice day away. Doll Mountain Day Use has a two-lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier. There is a shelter that can be reserved for big family events.

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

Doll Mountain Day Use Area provides a two lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms and a fishing pier. Shelter (CL-12) seating capacity is 50 people maximum and parking capacity of 25 vehicles.

Natural Features

Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Ellijay is about 20 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 12 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA

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.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
ShelterDOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREAGroup Shelter Nonelectric—PavedLakefront12 ft50♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed approximately 5 miles and turn left onto State Highway 382; continue 3 miles and turn left onto Doll Mountain Road; turn right onto Carters Landing Way and follow road all the way into the park.

Doll Mountain
575 Carters Landing Way
Ellijay, GA 30540

34.60983, -84.61340 · 34°36'35.4"N 84°36'48.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.75.05.55.74.75.04.64.44.63.54.76.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 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 Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

Can you reserve a site at Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter?
Yes, Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Doll Mountain 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 Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter?
Yes, pets are allowed at Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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