Duckett Mill

Campground · Georgia · 111 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Sidney Lanier Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

111
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
6
Accessible sites
1,110 ft
Elevation
DUCKETT MILL

Overview

Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.

Recreation

Duckett Mill Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable for campers.

Facilities

The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.

Natural Features

Lake Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area. The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (770) 532-9802 to speak with local staff.

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.

The facts

  • 111 bookable sites
  • 6 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: DMIL

Site types

  • 97 Standard Electric
  • 14 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

111 campsites at Duckett Mill

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
001DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
002DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
003DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
004DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
005DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—40 ft8 🐾
006DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
007DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
008DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
009DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
010DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
011DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
012DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
013DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
014DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
015DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
016DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
017DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
018DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
019DMILStandard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront55 ft8 🐾
020DMILStandard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront50 ft8 🐾
021DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—60 ft8 🐾
022DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
023DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
024DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
025DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
026DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
027DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
028DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
029DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8♿ 🐾
030DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
031DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
032DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
033DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
034DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
035DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
036DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
037DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
038DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
039DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
040DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
041DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
042DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
043DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—40 ft8 🐾
044DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
045DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8♿ 🐾
046DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
047DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
048DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
049DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
050DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
051DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—35 ft8 🐾
052DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
053DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
054DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
055DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
056DMILTent Only Nonelectric————8 🐾
057DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
058DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
059DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
060DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8♿ 🐾
061DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—40 ft8 🐾
062DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8♿ 🐾
063DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
064DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
065DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
066DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
067DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
068DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8♿ 🐾
069DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
070DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—45 ft8 🐾
071DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
072DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
073DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
074DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
075DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
076DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
077DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
078DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
079DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
080DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
081DMILStandard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront60 ft8 🐾
082DMILStandard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront40 ft8 🐾
083DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
084DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
085DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—75 ft8 🐾
086DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—35 ft8 🐾
087DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
088DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
089DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
090DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
091DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
092DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft8 🐾
093DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
094DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—55 ft8♿ 🐾
095DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
096DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
097DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
098DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
099DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
100DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
101DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
102DMILStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—40 ft8 🐾
103DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
104DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
105DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
106DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
107DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
108DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
109DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
110DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
111DMILStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾

Getting there

To reach this park take state route 400 north to exit 17, turn right on Georgia Highway 306, turn right on Georgia Highway 53, turn right on Duckett Mill road. Follow Duckett Mill Road into the campground.

34.30706, -83.93167 · 34°18'25.4"N 83°55'54.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515563717885888681726254
Low °F313440475664686761504034
Precip in5.35.25.34.24.24.53.95.14.14.24.45.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Duckett Mill

Can you reserve a site at Duckett Mill?
Yes, Duckett Mill is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Duckett Mill have?
111 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Duckett Mill?
75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Duckett Mill?
Yes, pets are allowed at Duckett Mill.
Does Duckett Mill have hookups?
Electric, Water.

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

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