Nancytown Group

Summary

Nancytown Day Use is a great spot for families, fishermen and picnickers to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can go fishing, boating, or hiking and horseback riding on the trails. The day use site is equipped with tables, grills, vault toilets, a group cooking area, and a covered stone shelter. It's located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and adjacent to Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area.

Overview

Recreation

Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also popular on Nancytown Lake.



The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the lake. The campground also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood foot trail, which is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.

Facilities

The day use sites offers multiple sites. The area is entirely contained and is gated for security from sunset to sunrise daily. Day use fees apply 365 days a year.



Each site is equipped with tables and grills. Accessible vault toilets is available, as well as a group cooking and eating area and a covered stone shelter containing a large picnic table, grill and fireplace.

Natural Features

The day use site is situated in the southeastern portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest, at the northern point of Georgia. It is adjacent to Nancytown Lake, which drains into the much larger Lake Russell.

Nearby Attractions

Nancytown Day Use is located adjacent to, but not a part of the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area, near Cornelia, Georgia.