Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Campground · Georgia · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Carters Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 12 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,221 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Northbank Day Use Area 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 variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking. Norhtbank provides an excellent view of both Carters Lake and the ReReg Lake from its location on top of Carters Dam.Recreation
Northbank provides multiple recreation opportunities including fishing, hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and sightseeing.Facilities
Northbank Day Use Area provides visitors with panoramic views of Carters Lake along with ample picnic sites, restrooms, a playground, volleyball court, basketball court and horseshoe pits. The large shelter (CL-13) seating capacity is 100 people maximum and parking capacity of 50 vehicles. The small shelter (CL-9) 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. Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty.Nearby Attractions
The Cities of Ellijay and Chatsworth are about 30 minutes away offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities.Charges & Cancellations
Please review the rules and reservation policies at the bottom of the page.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 12 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
2 campsites at Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 5:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Shelter | NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Lakefront | 12 ft | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Small Shelter | NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Lakefront | 12 ft | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 across approximately 2 miles; turn left onto Carters Dam Road; continue almost 2 miles and proceed straight into Northbank Day Use Area.
Northbank
2800 Carters Dam Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Northbank
2800 Carters Dam Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
34.60779, -84.66250 · 34°36'28.1"N 84°39'45.0"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, 11.3 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 Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Northbank Day Use Area Shelter?
- Yes, Northbank Day Use Area Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Northbank Day Use Area Shelter have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Northbank 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 Northbank Day Use Area Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Northbank Day Use Area Shelter.
- Does Northbank Day Use Area Shelter have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
- Damsite Day Use Area Shelter 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Woodring Campground (GA) 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Woodring Day Use Area Shelter 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Woodring Branch Primitive Campground 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doll Mountain Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground 17.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake Conasauga Campground 17.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cohutta Overlook 12.4 mi · Facility
- Conasauga Ranger District 15.9 mi · Facility
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area 17.1 mi · Facility
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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