Bald Ridge Creek
Bald Ridge Creek is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.20886, -84.08730
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming Site, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 770-889-1591
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bald Ridge Creek
Overview Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating on the beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia. Recreation Bald Ridge Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and boat ramp available for campers. Facilities The 82 campsites come with electric and water hookups (no sewer hookups). Additional conveniences in the well-maintained park include a dump station, laundry facilities, and restrooms/bathouses. Natural Features Lake Sidney Lanier is nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features 692 miles of shoreline and spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 acres of lush terrain. The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Contact Info This location is staffed. Please call (470) 774-7873 to speak with local staff. Nearby Attractions By boat, there's plenty of coves and islands to explore on the lake. For land activities, head to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for hiking, rock climbing and an interactive visitors center for kids. The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more. Charges & Cancellations
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ridge Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sawnee | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sawnee Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| West Bank Park Shelters (Ga) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Shady Grove Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #697 | Overnight parking | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.