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
Cathy S
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: OFED
Very helpful 👏👍
CHERYL N
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: OFED
Clean campground, hard working and visible hosts and beautiful sites on the water
Quinton C
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: OFED
Couldn’t ask for a more perfect camping trip, excellent location, clean grounds and friendly staff.
Lisa M
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: OFED
Every site is spectacular. I was on three different sites during my stay and every one was better than the previous. The hosts were very kind and helpful.
Overall, I had a wonderful stay and cannot wait to come back.
DAVID T
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: OFED
Camp site wasn’t clean and grass needed cutting, other than that it was great.
charles c
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: OFED
Great campground with most sites having great views of the lake. Downside is that there is not many things to do if you are not boating. There is a nice swim area and playground for the kids but there are no hiking or bike trails other than the campground roads.
Brian T
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: OFED
The grass in the entire campground was nearly 2 feet high. Looked like it hadn’t been cut in over a month. This creates a huge insect problem that we fought during our entire trip. I’ve camped at Old Federal at least 20 times and this was by far the worst experience I’ve had. The hosts were great and very apologetic about the grass situation. I know it was out of their control so we made the best of it. Definitely disappointed that the nicest campground on the lake has been so poorly maintained.
George Y
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: OFED
Nice campground, campsites.
Needed some grass mowing
Robert and Ethelene N
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: OFED
We have been camping at Old Federal for 20+ years it is such a beautiful park and it is a shame that you don’t cut the grass it’s just about waist high and snakey also
Scott M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: OFED
It is sad to see what the Corps of Engineers are doing to these beautiful campgrounds. They used to be so pristine and well maintained but now the grass goes without being mowed, fallen trees are just moved far enough to allow access to the sites and dangerous dead trees are allowed to stand right next to campers just waiting for the right wind to fall...on whatever or whoever is under them. Old Federal is not the only campground they are doing this to, all of the Corps sites around Lake Lanier in Georgia are either closed or going without adequate maintenance. The camp host are disillusioned knowing they cannot do anything about it, the Corps has cut the budget to the bone.
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
