Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Damsite Day Use Area Shelter is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.60294, -84.65393
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 706-334-2248
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Overview Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking. 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. Facilities Damsite Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with three lanes and courtesy dock. The area also provides ample picnic sites and restrooms. Shelter (CL-10) seating capacity is 30 people maximum. All picnic tables/sheds/shelter are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. No reservations are necessary. All vehicles must pay a $5.00 day use pass (Card only, no cash). Natural Features Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface water acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Nearby Attractions The City of Ellijay is approximately 30 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, along with other amenities. Of special note, Ellijay is known as the
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Propane · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 6 designated routes (14 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbank Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric |
| Woodring Campground (GA) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Woodring Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Woodring Branch Primitive Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Doll Mountain Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.