Old Federal
The campground is currently closed. Old Federal typically operates seasonally from late March through mid-November. Reservations are managed through Hall County Parks online system.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:27PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast Georgia, including the following counties, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Dodge, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring bands of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Further bands of heavy rainfall remain possible for eastern Georgia this afternoon. Expected rainfall totals remains at a general 1 to 4 inches with a localized swatch of up to 8 inches possible by event end. Tropical rainfall rates and training bands of thunderstorms may lead to flash and riverine flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
The Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in Hall County are being co-managed between the USACE at Lake Sidney Lanier and Hall County Parks and Rec. The County has taken over day to day operations including reservations and operating dates. Please check their website here [https://www.hallcounty.org/1182/Camping-in-Hall-County][1]. The county will honor all America the Beautiful passes for discounts. Any questions please feel to reach out at (770) 945-9531. [1]: https://www.hallcounty.org/1182/Camping-in-Hall-County
About
Old Federal Campground occupies a scenic stretch of Lake Sidney Lanier's eastern shoreline in Hall County, Georgia. The reservoir spans 38,000 surface acres with 692 miles of shoreline, created in 1956 by Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River. The campground offers direct lake access for fishing, swimming, and boating in the aqua-blue waters that draw over 11 million visitors annually. The facility provides 84 campsites across multiple configurations: 61 multiuse RV/tent sites with water and electric hookups, 19 primitive tent-only sites without utilities, and additional walk-in sites for those seeking more seclusion. All hookup sites have water and 30/50-amp electric but no sewer connections. Amenities include bathhouses with flush toilets and showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. A swimming beach and boat ramp with trailer parking provide lake recreation access. The campground operates as a gated facility with gates locking at 10:30 PM and reopening at 7 AM. Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 1 PM. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period. Reservations are handled through Hall County Parks via their online system at secure.itinio.com/hallcounty. America the Beautiful passes are honored for discounts.
Directions
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Hwy 347/Friendship Rd., turn right on McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow signs to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 160ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 87ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (770) 533-7225 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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