Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
Campground · Georgia · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 54
- People per site
- 666 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area offers a designated swim beach and boat launching facilities. The boat launch facilities open year-round, while the swim beach is operated from May through Labor Day annually.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 645-2937.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after the date of the reservation. Reservations will not be refunded due to weather related issues.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 54 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
1 campsite at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowjacket Shelter | A | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | Lakefront | — | 54 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Take Georgia Highway 109 approximately two miles west of LaGrange and turn right on Whitaker Road. Go to the T-intersection and turn left on Cameron Mill Road. Turn right into the Yellowjacket boat ramp area and immediately left is the shelter.
33.07430, -85.10331 · 33°4'27.5"N 85°6'11.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 88 | 91 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 52 | 40 | 35 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
This shelter rents for $75 per day.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area?
- Yes, Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area.
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Contact
- Phone 706-645-2937
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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