Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep within the mountains 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA. Dockery Lake Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking and fishing for all ages. The Dockery Lake Campground is small and located right along the banks of Dockery Lake. The campground is situated under a dense forest of deciduous and evergreen trees which brings plenty of shade in the summer time. 11 campsites are neatly arranged within close proximity to the Lake and the Day Use area (no fee).
Reservations
Reservations are required to camp in this campground. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS). The website (www.Recreation.gov) offers convenient round the clock access to the Online Reservation Service or visitors may call NRRS at 1-877-444-6777 (toll free) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
You may reserve camp sites the same day as you arrive and as far as six (6) months in advance. However, reservations cannot be made on-site. Please book them online or via the NRRS phone number.
General Information
Dockery Lake Recreation Area is constructed along the banks of Dockery Lake. The area, operated by the U.S. Forest Service of the Blue Ridge Ranger District in the Chattahoochee National Forest, is nestled among the Cedar Ridge range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated on a small tributary to Waters Creek, Dockery Lake is a 6-acre (24,000 m2) man-made lake stocked with trout. During the Month of October, North Georgia’s trees put on a vibrant show. Summer's dark greens change to brilliant reds, oranges and yellows which makes the camping atmosphere amazing. Thousands make the yearly trek into the mountains near Dockery Lake for a front row seat.
Open 24 hours a day. Quiet hours 10pm - 6am.
Georgia fishing license and trout license
The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount for single family campsites. Click here for detailed information on passes!
- 14 day stay limit.
- Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Peak Season: April 1 - October 31
$8.00 per night/site
Off Peak Season(no water): November 1 - January 1
$4.00 per night/site
Closed: January 2 - March 31
Day Use
Free
Getting There
Directions
From Blue Ridge, GA take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 2 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on GA 60 south for 14.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69 (Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery Road) for 5.2 miles to campground.
From Dahlonega, GA take GA Hwy. 60 north for 26 miles; turn left on Forest Service Road 69 for 5.2 miles to campground.
Parking
Visitors can park in the day use area lot for up to 14 days. Visitors with camping reservations are allowed a maximum of two vehicles per site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Potable water is available in the campground during peak season (April 1 - October 31).
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
