Woodring Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Carters Lake, near Ellijay, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Woodring Campground sits in Carters Lake, about 48 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga. Expect 42 overnight sites (including 30 electric sites, 12 tent-only sites and 1 group site), with nightly fees from $18 to $28. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 ft, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available. The listing reports showers, flush toilets, drinking water, a dump station and a playground.
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
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻Toilets (flush)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationListed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundListed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampListed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostListed
- 🐻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 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 42 sites it is the #51 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($18) is $3 above the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 16 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 4 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 67% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (30 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 41 of 42 sites; campfires allowed on 42 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~48 mi, Atlanta ~62 mi, Knoxville ~101 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Boat rampCamp hostDump stationElectric hookupsFire pitsFire ringsGrillsLantern postsPaved roadsPicnic tablesPlaygroundQuiet areaShowersTent padsWater hookupsWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
Nightly fee: $18–$28, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District) page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
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 | 0.4 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.
Dump stations near Woodring Campground
On site: a dump station is listed by the source data.
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 9.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 22.8 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Doll Mountain Campground (1.1 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther 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 Branch Primitive Campground Open year-round Carters Lake |
0.5 | GA | $10 | 11 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Doll Mountain Campground Carters Lake |
1.1 | GA | $18–$28 | 49 | E 50A W | 62 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Talona Ridge RV Resort Private Private RV park |
9.4 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Talona Creek Campground Private Private RV park |
9.8 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Fort Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Fort Mountain State Park |
10.1 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 84 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 4 (22.7 mi) |
| Mulberry Gap mountain bike getaway OpenStreetMap listing |
12.6 | 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.