Sunrise at Carters Lake

Damsite Day Use Area Shelter

Closed

This is a day-use picnic shelter only, not an overnight campground. Day use requires a $5 vehicle pass (card only, no cash). The area may temporarily close during peak season when parking capacity is reached.

About

Damsite Day Use Area Shelter is a covered picnic shelter located at the Damsite Day Use Area on Carters Lake, approximately 70 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. This is a day-use facility only and does not permit overnight camping. The shelter (CL-10) accommodates up to 30 people and 15 vehicles. The day use area is one of the most popular boat access points at Carters Lake, featuring a three-lane boat launch ramp and courtesy dock. Carters Lake itself covers 3,200 surface acres with 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline, offering excellent fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted bass, crappie, walleye, bream, and catfish. For overnight camping at Carters Lake, visitors should consider Doll Mountain, Harris Branch, or Woodring Branch campgrounds instead.

Directions

From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North to Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, 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.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (706) 334-2248

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Sunrise at Carters Lake
Fee Station ($5.00 per vehicle.... CARD ONLY / CASH NOT ACCEPTED)
These shelters are first come, first served. No reservations necessary. Charcoal grills and tables present. Parking and restrooms nearby.
Large Day Use Shelter - First come, first served. No reservation is necessary.  Seating capacity is 30 people. Tables and grill are present. Parking, restrooms and lake shoreline are nearby.
Recently updated restroom facilities.
Damsite Boat Ramp has three ramps and a docking station for your loading and unloading convenience. Parking and tie-down area nearby.
Dam Site entrance gatehouse

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