Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

Open — Open for day use and shelter reservations. A $5 vehicle day-use fee is required. The boat ramp area can temporarily close during peak season when parking reaches capacity.

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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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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

Doll Mountain Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. Set against the sparkling waters and rugged shoreline of this scenic Blue Ridge Mountain lake, the facility offers a reservable group shelter, two-lane boat launching ramp, fishing pier, restrooms, and picnic sites. The shelter accommodates up to 50 people with 25 vehicle parking spaces and is ideal for family gatherings or group events. Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery covering 3,200 surface acres with 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline. The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, whether in powerboats, sailboats, or paddlecraft like canoes and kayaks. Fishing is popular year-round, with the lake supporting largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, crappie, walleye, bream, and catfish. The day use area requires a $5 vehicle day-use fee paid at the on-site fee machine. During peak recreation season, the boat ramp parking area can reach capacity and temporarily close, so early arrival is recommended. The City of Ellijay is approximately 20 minutes away and offers restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, and other amenities.

Directions

From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed approximately 5 miles and turn left onto State Highway 382; continue 3 miles and turn left onto Doll Mountain Road; turn right onto Carters Landing Way and follow road all the way into the park.