Sawnee
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, near Cumming, Georgia.
Summary
Sawnee is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, about 34 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. The campground lists 60 overnight sites (including 49 electric sites and 17 tent-only sites). RVs and trailers up to 65 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available. Mountain bikers get 0.2 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Central Park (4.8 mi away), including 1 kid-friendly green trail.
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 (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (8)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 Sawnee
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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 60 sites it is the #32 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 9 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 (49 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 60 of 60 sites; campfires allowed on 1 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~34 mi, Chattanooga ~92 mi, Knoxville ~124 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFire ringsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 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
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmans Island West - Trail System | 1.2 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
0.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park | 4.8 mi | 0.2 | Green | ✓ | 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 Sawnee
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 3.3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 7.8 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 12.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 12.7 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 13.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ridge Creek Lake Sidney Lanier |
2.3 | GA | — | 82 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 1 (0.6 mi) |
| Van Pug South Campground Private campground |
5.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Old Federal Lake Sidney Lanier |
8.0 | GA | — | 84 | E 50A W | 64 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Duckett Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
12.3 | GA | — | 111 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Bolding Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
13.3 | GA | — | 97 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Toto Creek Campground Lake Sidney Lanier |
16.0 | 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.