Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights16 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
The setting opens onto more than 38,000 surface acres of water and roughly 692 miles of shoreline, which translates into a lot of shoreline to explore by boat, kayak, or paddleboard wakeboarding and other water sports are common on the reservoir. From the campground you can fish from shore or launch for deeper water, swim off the sandy beach, and ride a bike on nearby roads; the broader Lake Lanier area also supports hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and environmental education opportunities.



Length limits vary by campsite.
Showers on site. Dump station on site.
Hookups (individual campsites): 82 electric individual sites.
4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD
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“This is a beautiful location. The sites were large and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. This is a great place to visit.”
“We love Bald Ridge Creek the host was super nice bathrooms could use some updating but the were fairly clean”
“This was the 3rd time camping at Bald Ridge; we really enjoy this campground and staff, unfortunately we received a notice the campground will not open for 2024 season. Really sad.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 56 mi from campground
$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 8 · 119 mi from campground
$90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 38 ft · sleeps 7 · 130 mi from campground
$135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $36/person

Atlanta area · 4.5 hr · from $74/person

Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $40/person

Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $40/person
For September weekends, book about 147 days ahead. Three in four September Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 45 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 54 days ahead | 140 days ahead | 48 days ahead | 120 days ahead |
| April | 39 days ahead | 101 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 102 days ahead |
| May | 57 days ahead | 143 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 134 days ahead |
| June | 51 days ahead | 142 days ahead | 34 days ahead | 123 days ahead |
| July | 49 days ahead | 135 days ahead | 31 days ahead | 118 days ahead |
| August | 26 days ahead | 104 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 103 days ahead |
| September | 45 days ahead | 147 days ahead | 21 days ahead | 108 days ahead |
| October | 52 days ahead | 113 days ahead | 33 days ahead | 117 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (26,638 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
Site counts from the Recreation.gov listing.

Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $95/person

Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

Atlanta area · 5 hr · from $70/person

Atlanta area · 3.3 hr · from $69/person

Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person