Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Northbank Day Use Area Shelter is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.60779, -84.66250
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Canoeing, Day Use Area, Hiking, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 706-334-2248
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Overview Northbank Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking. Norhtbank provides an excellent view of both Carters Lake and the ReReg Lake from its location on top of Carters Dam. Recreation Northbank provides multiple recreation opportunities including fishing, hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and sightseeing. Facilities Northbank Day Use Area provides visitors with panoramic views of Carters Lake along with ample picnic sites, restrooms, a playground, volleyball court, basketball court and horseshoe pits. The large shelter (CL-13) seating capacity is 100 people maximum and parking capacity of 50 vehicles. The small shelter (CL-9) seating capacity is 50 people maximum and parking capacity of 25 vehicles. Natural Features Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Nearby Attractions The Cities of Ellijay and Chatsworth are about 30 minutes away offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities. Charges & Cancellations Please review the rules and reservation policies at
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damsite Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Woodring Campground (GA) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Woodring Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Woodring Branch Primitive Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Doll Mountain Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Full 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.