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Baldridge Creek

This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Cumming. Its amenities include: campsites with hookups, showers, dumpstation, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swim area. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.recreation.gov. Sites range in price from $15 for a primitive walk-in campsite to $25 for campsites with water and 50 amp electricity. Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The 2007 opening and closing dates are March 28 - October 28.

Phone: 770-889-1591

Directions: From Atlanta, take 400 North to exit 16, turn right on Pilgrim Mill Rd., turn right on Sinclair Shores Rd., turn left on Bald Ridge Rd. which ends at the campground. The address is 4100 Bald Ridge Road, Cumming, GA 30041.

Chestnut Ridge

This US Army Corps of Engineers managed park is closed for the season.

Lake Lanier Islands

7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands, 30518, (770) 932-7270, www.lakelanierislands.com; e-mail, \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Total of 147 RV sites, can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Attractions on the island include a hotel and conference center, three restaurants, two 18-hole golf courses, boat rental, equestrian center, bike rental and beach and waterpark complex (May-September). Primitive tent sites, primitive lakefront tent sites, sites with water and electric, sites with water, electric and sewer, premier lakefront sites with water and electric, rates: $33-$42. 6 camper maximum capacity per site, 3 night minimum stay.

Old Federal Park

This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Flowery Branch. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, dumpstation, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, pavilion, boat ramp, and a swim area. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.recreation.gov. Sites range in price from $15 for a primitive walk-in campsite to $25 for campsites with water and 50 amp electricity. Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Old Federal Campground is open through October 29.

Phone: 770-967-6757

Directions: From Atlanta, take I-85 north to I-985, take exit 8 and turn left onto Hwy. 347, turn right onto McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow the signs to the campground.

Sawnee

This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located close to the Buford Dam. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, dumpstation, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, boat ramp, and a swim area. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.recreation.gov. Sites range in price from $15 for a primitive walk-in campsite to $25 for campsites with water and 50 amp electricity. Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Sawnee Campground is open through September 10th.

Phone: 770-887-0592

Directions: From Atlanta, take 400 North to exit 14, turn left onto Hwy. 20, turn left onto Market Place Drive, turn right on Buford Dam Rd. Campground is on the left.

Shady Grove

This campground is located off Shadburn Ferry Road in Cumming. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, dumpstation, restrooms, picnic tables, group shelters, boat ramp, and a beach/swim area. Sites range in price from $16 for a primitive walk-in campsite to $24 for campsites with water and 30 amp electricity. Group areas can be reserved for $150 and $130. Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Phone: 770-205-6849

Directions: From Atlanta, take 400 North to exit 17, turn right on Hwy. 306, turn right on Hwy. 369, turn right on Shady Grove Rd., turn left on Shadburn Ferry Rd., which ends at the campground. The address is 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming, GA 30041.

Shoal Creek

This US Army Corps of Engineers managed campground is located in Buford off Buford Dam Road. Its amenities include: campsites with and without hookups, showers, dumpstation, restrooms, laundry, picnic tables, a picnic pavilion, boat ramp, and a swim area. Shoal Creek Campground also has group area sites that can be reserved for $150 and $170. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the web at www.recreation.gov. Sites range in price from $15 for a primitive walk-in campsite to $25 for campsites with water and 50 amp electricity. Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of 8 people and 3 vehicles. Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The 2007 opening and closing dates are April 25 to September 9.

Phone: 770-945-9541

Directions: From Atlanta, take I-85 north to I-985, take exit 8 and turn left onto Hwy.347, turn left onto McEver Rd., turn right onto Shadburn Ferry Rd. which ends at the campground. The address is 6300 Shadburn Ferry Road, Buford, GA 30518.

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Greg May 19, 2008 74.166.124.130	Why do all parks say they offer primitive, walk-in sites, yet when you call each one, they tell you they don't offer them?

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