Thompson Creek Park Shelter

About

Thompson Creek Park Shelter is a group picnic pavilion located approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier in Dawson County, Georgia. This is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping permitted. The covered shelter is available for advance reservation and is popular for group gatherings and events. The park offers beautiful views of Lake Lanier and provides access to multiple recreational activities including fishing, swimming, wakeboarding, kayaking, and hiking via the nearby Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail (a 3.5-mile loop). Facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, a courtesy dock, and three boat ramps. Alcohol, fireworks, amplified live music, and P.A. systems are prohibited. Thompson Creek Park is co-managed by Dawson County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Sidney Lanier project. Day-use areas and boat ramps operate year-round from 7 AM to 10 PM. Pavilion rentals are $60 for Dawson County residents or $160 for non-residents for a five-hour period. Reservations are handled through Dawson County Recreation.

Directions

From Georgia Highway 400, turn left on Hwy. 53, turn left on Thompson Creek Park Rd, road dead ends into park. From Interstate 985, take exit for Hwy. 53 west, follow signs to stay on Hwy. 53 west, turn left on Thompson Creek Park Rd., road dead ends into park. Physical address: 600 Thompson Creek Rd., Dawsonville, GA 30534.