Warning
GeneralThe 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. The county will honor all America the Beautiful passes for discounts. Any questions please feel to reach out at (770) 945-9531.
About Old Federal
Number of accommodations: 82
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (446)
Review Summary
Charlene A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: OFED
Have never seen park look so bad. Grounds are not maintained, in some areas grass and weeds were 4 ft tall. Bathrooms not cleaned for days.
Abner R
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: OFED
james a
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: OFED
Very nice camp sites. Beautiful views
Frederick W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: OFED
Staff was very professional, courteous, and helpful. Camp sites were clean and well maintained. Waterfront and water views were at every campsite. Restrooms and showers were clean and well lit. We are definitely staying here again!!
Michele A
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: OFED
This is probably our 10th stay at Old Federal. We live nearby and can make it up there after a full day of work Friday before the gates close, so we have been there a number of times over the years. I think the COE does an excellent job of managing the Lanier campgrounds, but it's hard to overlook how government cuts have hit these Federal campgrounds. it's discouraging to see at least 3 sites out of operation and the volunteers that are working are frustrated at what they are being asked to do. We had campers fly a drone over our site and linger there, then fly over a pontoon on the water and surveil them from overhead for a few minutes. A patrolling sheriff happened to drive by the operator, but either didn't see the controller or chose not to deal with it. Prima donna or not, I miss having the grass trimmed around the sites and fallen trees addressed in a timely manner. That all said, I think the COE does an excellent job managing what they have to work with. But I worry that the sites won't be around for our kids and that is really heartbreaking.
Ki Charm John K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: OFED
Beautiful site with nice views of the lake
Susan R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: OFED
Love Old Federal. Would wish that grass was more completely cut…not just next to roads.
Gary G
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: OFED
I LOVE MY BETTY LOUUUUUUUUU
Gary G
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: OFED
Oh my gosh, I love my Betty Lou at the front desk at Old Federal! She provided the best customer service, and the greatest experience, gave me and my kid a bunch of cool washable tattoos that we had tons of fun with! Talk about a cool campground, has the best views of any campground on the lake! WE LOVE YOUUUUU BETTTYYYYY LOUUUUU!!!!
Christopher H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: OFED
Location Old Federal
Address:
6219 Old Federal Road
Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
United States
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.
Old Federal is accessible via I-985, which is approximately 7 miles to the west. US Highway 23 also runs nearby, providing additional access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2222 / -83.9494
Elevation: 331 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
1PM
General
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Due to COVID-19, camper registration will take place through the gatehouse window. Upon arrival to the campground, please have your ID, license plate number, camping unit’s license plate number, site number, and discount pass (if applicable) ready to give the Park Attendant. Please approach the gatehouse slowly and bring your vehicle close to the window. At no point should you park and walk to the gatehouse window. Do not attempt to enter the gatehouse.
- Gatehouse open 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Gatehouse open 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday - Sunday.
- Payments are not accepted at the gatehouse.
- For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/
- The campground does not accept mail or food deliveries for campers in the campground. Campers must coordinate to accept these items at a location outside the campground gate.
- Gates lock at 10:30pm and reopen 7am.
- "NO SHOWS" will be charged the full amount for their reservation.
- DISCOUNT PASSES must be presented upon arrival and can only be used for ONE site where the cardholder is the REGISTERED camper. Fraudulent use of a discount pass may result in a mandatory appearance in court in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.23 (d) RECREATION FEES. DISCOUNT PASSES must be applied at the time the reservation is made.
- Gatehouse Attendants have limited or no internet access and are unable to perform actions affecting a reservation.
- LENGTH OF STAY for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period for any USACE campground on Lake Lanier (Ex. Cannot stay at Bolding Mill Campground 14 days with another reservation immediately following at another USACE operated campground on Lake Lanier). Consecutive reservations under different names that exceed 14 days are not authorized and are subject to eviction and/or the issuance of a citation in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.7 (b).
- Commercial operations are prohibited in USACE operated campgrounds. Rental campers must be operated and set up by the registered camper.
- Day using is prohibited. Registered campers must occupy their site overnight.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe 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. The county will honor all America the Beautiful passes for discounts. Any questions please feel to reach out at (770) 945-9531.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
