Woodring Campground (GA)
Campground · Georgia · 42 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Carters Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 42
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 15
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,214 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities. Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from from easy to moderate. Amadahy and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views. The campground has 2 boat ramps with limited boat trailer parking spaces for all your boating needs. Woodring branch at Carters Lake has something for everyone, no matter what your hobbies are.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. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake.
The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 3.5-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length.
Facilities
This heavily wooded campground offers many sites with scenic lake views. Electric hookups are available at many of the campsites. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Additional amenities include a children's playground and a dump station. A boat ramp and swimming area are on-site.
Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.Contact Info
For local information, please call (706) 276-6050 or call (706) 334-2248 for general information.Charges & Cancellations
Please review rules and reservation policies at the bottom of the page.The facts
- 42 bookable sites
- 43 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 15 people per site
- Loops: WOOD, WOODRING CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 30 Standard Electric
- 11 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
43 campsites at Woodring Campground (GA)
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Severe | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Walk In | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | WOOD | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Boat In | Lakefront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | WOOD | Standard Electric | Back In | — | — | Drive In | Lakefront | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | WOOD | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| G1 | WOODRING CAMPGROUND | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Getting there
From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 miles off Highway 282.
From Ellijay, GA, take Highway 282/76 west for 11 miles to the access road and follow signs to the campground.
Physical Address, Woodring Branch Rd, Ellijay,GA,30540
34.61792, -84.64224 · 34°37'4.5"N 84°38'32.1"W
Typical weather
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| 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, 9.9 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 Woodring Campground (GA)
- Can you reserve a site at Woodring Campground (GA)?
- Yes, Woodring Campground (GA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Woodring Campground (GA) have?
- 43 sites in total, of which 42 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Woodring Campground (GA)?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Woodring Campground (GA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Woodring Campground (GA).
- Does Woodring Campground (GA) have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Woodring Campground (GA)?
- Campfires are allowed at Woodring Campground (GA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 706-276-6050
- Email Oliver.P.Craig@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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