Rereg Dam 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 100
People per site
656 ft
Elevation
Sunrise over the Lower Pool
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Reregulation Dam Day Use Area is actually two day use areas situated on the North and South Sides of the Coosawattee River. Both areas provide picnic sites, fishing piers and water access. The South Regulation Area encompasses an award winning nature trail that has an easy hike rating and can be enjoyed by all. The North Regulation Area contains a shelter that can be reserved.

Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity at the Reregulation Dam. Major species include bass (hybrid, striped and spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish.

Facilities

The area provides picnic sites, restrooms, fishing piers, and water access. Shelter (CL-46) seating capacity is 100 people maximum and parking capacity of 50 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 Cities of Ellijay and Chatsworth are about 30 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores, and fuel, along with other amenities.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 12 ft
  • Up to 100 people per site
  • Loops: REREG DAM 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter

Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
ShelterREREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTERGroup Shelter Nonelectric—PavedLakefront12 ft100 🐾

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 railroad tracks; turn left onto Old Highway 411 North, continue approximately 3/4 mile; turn right into Reregulation Dam Day Use Area.

Re-Reg
10493 Old Hwy 411
Chatsworth, GA 30705

34.60347, -84.69453 · 34°36'12.5"N 84°41'40.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515563727986898984746253
Low °F303340475664686760483833
Precip in4.94.75.35.04.65.55.44.34.33.54.65.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.4 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 Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter

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

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

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