Toto Creek Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, near Dawsonville, Georgia.
Summary
Toto Creek Campground in Lake Sidney Lanier is about 50 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has 9 overnight sites (including 9 tent-only sites). Mountain bikers get 4.3 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Cool Springs Park (2.7 mi away). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 ft.
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 hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (1)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖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 Toto Creek Campground
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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 9 sites it is the #83 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 26 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 69% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (35 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 9 of 9 sites; campfires allowed on 9 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~50 mi, Chattanooga ~88 mi, Knoxville ~108 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesQuiet areaTent padsPets allowedTents
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Springs Park | 2.7 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Mt Etna Powerline Loop | 2.7 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Woods Connector | 2.7 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Playground | 2.8 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pump House | 2.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Crazy Man | 2.8 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Duck Pond Loop | 2.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Beetle Bug | 2.8 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Ravine Scene | 2.9 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Back 40 | 3.0 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Deer Blind | 3.0 mi | 0.3 | 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.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley Resort & Club Private campground |
3.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Bolding Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
4.4 | GA | — | 97 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Duckett Mill Lake Sidney Lanier |
6.8 | GA | — | 111 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Old Federal Lake Sidney Lanier |
12.1 | GA | — | 84 | E 50A W | 64 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Don Carter State Park Campground Cabins Don Carter State Park |
13.7 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 60 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Bald Ridge Creek Lake Sidney Lanier |
14.1 | 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.