Cotton Hill
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Walter F. George Lake, near Ft. Gaines, Georgia.
Summary
Cotton Hill in Walter F. George Lake is about 149 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lists 101 overnight sites (including 101 electric sites and 10 tent-only sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 ft, with full 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 hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)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 ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑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 Cotton Hill
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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 101 sites it is the #11 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 5 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 59% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (45 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (101 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 101 of 101 sites; campfires allowed on 91 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~149 mi, Chattanooga ~233 mi, Knoxville ~303 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
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
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
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 Cotton Hill
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.7 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.7 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 16.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Bagby State Park Campground Cabins George T. Bagby State Park |
0.7 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 32 | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Hardridge Creek ↗ Walter F. George Lake |
3.2 | AL | $48 | 70 | E 50A W S | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Bluff Creek Campground Private campground |
5.4 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| White Oak (creek) Campground ↗ Walter F. George Lake |
8.8 | AL | — | 127 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Kolomoki Mounds State Park Campground Kolomoki Mounds State Park |
16.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 25 | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Providence Canyon State Park Campground Providence Canyon State Park |
28.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 6 | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
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.