Bolding Mill
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, near Gainesville, Georgia.
Summary
Bolding Mill in Lake Sidney Lanier is about 48 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lists 97 overnight sites (including 88 electric sites and 9 tent-only sites). Within 5 miles there are 4.3 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Back 40 (1.5 mi away). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 65 ft, with 50-amp electric hookups available.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (10)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Bolding Mill
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 97 sites it is the #14 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 31% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (65 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (88 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 97 of 97 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~48 mi, Chattanooga ~91 mi, Knoxville ~112 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers5 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
4.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.2 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 4.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 40 | 1.5 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Deer Blind | 1.6 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Ravine Scene | 1.6 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Playground | 1.7 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Duck Pond Loop | 1.7 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Beetle Bug | 1.7 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cool Springs Park | 1.8 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pump House | 1.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Crazy Man | 1.8 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Woods Connector | 1.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mt Etna Powerline Loop | 1.9 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Bolding Mill
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 2.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 4.6 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 8.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 10.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 23.2 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
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Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duckett Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
2.4 | GA | — | 111 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Toto Creek Campground Lake Sidney Lanier |
4.4 | GA | — | 9 | — | 35 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Paradise Valley Resort & Club Private campground |
7.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Old Federal Lake Sidney Lanier |
8.0 | GA | — | 84 | E 50A W | 64 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Van Pug South Campground Private campground |
10.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Bald Ridge Creek Lake Sidney Lanier |
11.8 | GA | — | 82 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 1 (0.6 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.