Woodring Branch Primitive Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Carters Lake, near Chatsworth, Georgia.
Summary
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Carters Lake, about 48 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga. The campground lists 11 overnight sites (including 11 tent-only sites); it charges a nightly fee of $10, and it is listed as open year-round. For riders, 3.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Amadahy Trail (0.3 mi away). Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers page. It says: “USACE Mobile District: primitive campground open year-round”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampListed
- 🐕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 Woodring Branch Primitive 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 11 sites it is the #76 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($10) is $5 below the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 17 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 3 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 11 of 11 sites; campfires allowed on 11 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~48 mi, Atlanta ~62 mi, Knoxville ~101 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFire ringsGrillsLantern postsPaved roadsPicnic tablesTent padsVault toiletsPets allowedTents
Nightly fee: $10, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District) page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: Reservations are available on Recreation.gov
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
3.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 3.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadahy Trail | 0.3 mi | 3.7 | 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
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedMountain BikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodring Campground Carters Lake |
0.5 | GA | $18–$28 | 42 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Doll Mountain Campground Carters Lake |
1.2 | GA | $18–$28 | 49 | E 50A W | 62 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Talona Ridge RV Resort Private Private RV park |
9.1 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Fort Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Fort Mountain State Park |
9.7 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 84 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (22.7 mi) |
| Talona Creek Campground Private Private RV park |
10.0 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Mulberry Gap mountain bike getaway OpenStreetMap listing |
12.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 15 (54.3 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.