Campsite for booking · Gainesville

Bolding Mill

via Recreation.gov Gainesville, GA, Gainesville, Georgia, United States

Overview

Pitches
97
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
15:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
  • Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
  • Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility.

Visitors will enjoy fishing and boating on the lake as well as the lush picnic area and large swimming beach, perfect for families.

Recreation

The large swimming beach is concrete, which provides a gentle slope and ADA access for visitors. An on-site boat ramp and fishing pier provide access to many water activities. Land-based recreation features picnic shelters and playground area near the front of the park. Facilities

The campground offers 88 sites with electric and water hookups (no sewer). There's also nine tent-only primitive sites. Campground conveniences include a laundry facility, fishing pier, and restroom/showerhouses. Facilities outside of the campground but within Bolding Mill park include the playground, swim beach and boat ramp. There's also two dump stations, inside and outside the campground which rotate use per year. Natural Features

Lake Lanier spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 land acres across five counties in northern Georgia. The reservoir is known for its aqua-blue coloring and spectacular scenery in the forested foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bolding Mill campground is on the northwest side of the lake, which has plenty of grass and shade for comfortable camping. Nearby Attractions

Head to the Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities. Another idea is the Sawnee Mountain Preserve, with breathtaking scenic overlooks, hiking opportunities and rock climbing. Nearby Gainesville, Dawsonville and Dalonega provide many different experiences and opportunities. Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (470) 774-7875 to speak with local staff. Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system.

Fees: Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Bolding Mill Campground
    Campsite · Gainesville, Georgia
    270 m from the pick-up area
  2. War Hill Park Campground
    Campsite · Gainesville, Georgia
    1.2 km from the pick-up area
  3. Ducket Mill
    Campsite · Gainesville, Georgia
    4.1 km from the pick-up area
  4. Toto Creek Campground
    Campsite · Dawsonville, Georgia · PaidWaterToilets
    6.9 km from the pick-up area
  5. River Forks
    Campsite · Gainesville, Georgia
    6.9 km from the pick-up area
  6. Paradise Valley Resort & Club
    Campsite · Dawsonville, Georgia
    11 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Gainesville
    Service point · Gainesville, GeorgiaWaste
    60 m from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Cleveland
    Water point · Cleveland, GeorgiaWater
    48 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Bolding Mill. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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