Old Federal
Old Federal is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.22222, -83.94944
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 770-967-6757
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Old Federal
Overview Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities. Recreation Old Federal Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming, picnicking 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 There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites. There are also 7 walk-in sites for those who don't mind leaving their vehicles behind. Campers will have access to restrooms/bathouses, laundry facilities, two picnic shelters and a dump station. 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 teh completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Contact Info This location is staffed. Please call (770) 533-7225 to speak with local staff. Nearby Attractions Lake Lanier Islands as well as other nearby Army Corps and county parks provide may different recreation opportunities at the lake. The nearby city of Gainesville provides many opportunities for th
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 · 9.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Federal Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Van Pug South Campground | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Van Pugh South Day Use Facility | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Shady Grove Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| River Forks | Private campground | 5.3 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.