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  2. Georgia
  3. Gainesville
  4. Don Carter State Park

Camping at Don Carter State Park near Gainesville

State park · Gainesville · 70 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The only state park located on Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers.

No reviews listedBook on Georgia State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 40 site types
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Georgia State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

Flexible dates

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Fixed dates

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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 70 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Primitive 02
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 03
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 04
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 05
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 06
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 07
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 08 Buddy
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 09 Buddy
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 10
standard campsites
R✓$25
No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Georgia State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Georgia State Parks ↗

Sold out
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Ada Accessible
  • Boat Ramp
  • Cabin Rental
  • Cable TV
  • Camp Host On Duty
  • Camp Store
  • Camping
  • Dock Accessible
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood For Sale
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

5000 North Browning Bridge Road
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Don Carter State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Don Carter State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Don Carter State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Don Carter State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 28 pull-through, 18 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 46 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 5000 North Browning Bridge Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Primitive 11
standard campsites
✓
R
$25
Primitive 12
standard campsites
✓R$25
Primitive 01
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 14
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 13
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 15 Buddy
standard campsites
RR$25
Primitive 16 Buddy
standard campsites
RR$25
Campsite 03
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 04
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 07
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 08
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 11
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 12
standard campsites
R✓$34
Campsite 19
standard campsites
✓R$34
Campsite 27
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 28
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 33
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 37
standard campsites
R✓$34
Campsite 39
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 40
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 41
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 42
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 45
standard campsites
RR$34
Campsite 01
premium campsites
RR$38
Campsite 02 - Host
premium campsites
XX$38
Campsite 05
premium campsites
R✓$38
Campsite 06
premium campsites
RR$38
Campsite 09
premium campsites
RR$38
Campsite 10
premium campsites
RR$38
Campsite 13
premium campsites
RR$38
Campsite 14
premium campsites
RR$38

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Lula Disc House

2.8 mi from Don Carter State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $29/night
$58 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Mountain Adventure Outfitters

12.2 mi from Don Carter State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights26 sites open for every night

Lake Russell Recreation Area

15.9 mi from Don Carter State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 95 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An 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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike Tour Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person
    • 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $36/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour Atlanta area · 4.5 hr · from $74/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    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.

    "Get Lost RV" 2023 Jayco Jay Feather
    "Get Lost RV" 2023 Jayco Jay Feather

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 58 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2010 Coachman Catalina
    2010 Coachman Catalina

    Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 8 · 128 mi from campground

    $90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino
    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 9 · 149 mi from campground

    $89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Don Carter State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta
    90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta

    Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $36/person

    Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
    Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour

    Atlanta area · 4.5 hr · from $74/person

    Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour
    Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour

    Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $40/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour
    90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour

    Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $40/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night
    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Georgia State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202650%46%0%
    Dec 202675%22%0%
    Jan 202794%3%0%
    Feb 202793%4%0%
    Mar 202786%11%0%
    Apr 202786%12%0%
    May 202791%6%0%
    Compare site types

    70 individual reservable campsites from Georgia State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    70 sites · $38 on 2027-04-08; other nights may differ, $25 on 2027-04-08; other nights may differ/night

    Loops: Standard Campsites loop (32), Premium Campsites loop (30), 2 Bedroom Cottages loop (8)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    2.5 Hour Atlanta Local Food + Victorian Cemetery Tour
    2.5 Hour Atlanta Local Food + Victorian Cemetery Tour

    Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $95/person

    Guided Tour of Atlanta Braves' Truist Park
    Guided Tour of Atlanta Braves' Truist Park

    Atlanta area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

    Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tour
    Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tour

    Atlanta area · 5 hr · from $70/person

    City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop
    City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

    Atlanta area · 3.3 hr · from $69/person

    Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike Tour
    Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike Tour

    Atlanta area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person