Damsite Day Use Area Shelter

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The day-use area typically operates seasonally. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is required when open (card only, no cash).

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Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

1:16 AM — 7:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area... North and central Georgia * Timing... This afternoon into early evening. * Winds... NW at 10-15 mph; with gusts as high as 25 mph. * Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon. * Temperatures... 30s to 40s. * Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.

About

Damsite Day Use Area Shelter is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains, approximately 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains, covering 3,200 surface water acres with 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline. The day-use area features a first-come, first-served shelter (CL-10) with seating capacity for 30 people maximum, along with a popular three-lane boat launching ramp with courtesy dock, ample picnic sites, and restroom facilities. All picnic tables, sheds, and the shelter are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Tables under the shelter cannot be moved. A $5 day-use fee must be paid at the fee machine for each vehicle (card only, no cash accepted). Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty, whether in powerboats, sailboats, canoes, or kayaks. Damsite is the most popular boat ramp at Carters Lake and during peak recreation season can be temporarily closed when parking spaces fill up, with boaters redirected to other ramps around the lake. Fishing is popular on the lake with major species including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, bream, and catfish. The nearby city of Ellijay is approximately 30 minutes away and is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia.

Directions

From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North to Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North and travel approximately 30 miles. Turn right onto Georgia Highway 136 East, proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Carters Dam Road. Turn right onto Marina Road, then turn left onto Cove Road and enter park. Address: 359 Cove Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705.