Old Federal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, near Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Summary
Old Federal in Lake Sidney Lanier is about 41 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lists 84 overnight sites (including 65 electric sites, 14 tent-only sites and 7 walk-in sites). RVs and trailers up to 64 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, 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 (23)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
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑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 Old Federal
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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 84 sites it is the #18 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 9 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 33% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (64 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (65 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 84 of 84 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~41 mi, Chattanooga ~96 mi, Knoxville ~120 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsPets 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
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 Old Federal
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 5.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 5.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 5.7 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 8.0 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
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Pug South Campground Private campground |
3.5 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Duckett Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
5.9 | GA | — | 111 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Bald Ridge Creek Lake Sidney Lanier |
7.9 | GA | — | 82 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 1 (0.6 mi) |
| Bolding Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
8.0 | GA | — | 97 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Sawnee Lake Sidney Lanier |
8.0 | GA | — | 60 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 1 (0.6 mi) |
| Toto Creek Campground Lake Sidney Lanier |
12.1 | GA | — | 9 | — | 35 ft | yes | 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.