Carters Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
1
Bookable site
12 ft
Max rig length
up to 100
People per site
656 ft
Elevation
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.
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.
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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