Lake Sinclair Campground
The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. The Lake Sinclair recreational area is located in the heart of Georgia. This 15,330 acre lake (with 417 miles of shoreline!), ideal for families, scout troup meetings, or church gatherings. Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is a great place for picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. and offers 33 campsites, with 5 campsites for campers with electric and water being available.
More like this: reservable in Georgia · tent only in Georgia
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Tent-only | 39 |
| Standard with electric | 5 |
Site guide
44 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Electric |
| 2 | A | Electric |
| 3 | A | Electric |
| 4 | A | Electric |
| 5 | A | Electric |
| 6 | B | Tent only |
| 7 | B | Tent only |
| 8 | B | Tent only |
| 9 | B | Tent only |
| 10 | B | Tent only |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Electric and water $15 night. Tent Camping $9 Night. America the Beautiful Acess Pass and Senior Liftetime Pass- $4.50 Tent and $10.50 electric and water |
Bath House with toilets and showers RV Dump Station Boat Ramp Boat Dock Swim Beach Picnic Area with Grill
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Open year round |
| Forest | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
| Booking | Lake Sinclair does not have a reservation system in place. This is a first-come, first-served recreation area. |
| Fees | Download Recreation.gov app to electronically pay for your day use, camping fees, or annual passes today. |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. Alcohol not allowed in day use area. No generators allowed. Camp site ccupancy limited to 5 persons or immediate family. No Fireworks on the National Forest! Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotecnic or explosive device. 36 CFR 261.52 (f) |
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Getting there
From I-20 Exit 114 in Madison Ga Take US 441/129 south 23 miles to the intersection of US 129 south. also known as the Gray Rd. Turn right at the light and travel 8 miles to the intersection of GA- 212,turn left onto GA 212 and travel 1 mile turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. travel 1.1 miles then turn left into the campground.
| Nearest town | Eatonton, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.2064° N, 83.3987° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Water N' Woods Outfitters ↗ | 12.2 mi |
| Dump station | Rest Area #22 (Monroe County, I 75 Southbound) ↗ | 29.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Fat Boys Golf Carts ↗ | 50.8 mi |
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Lake Sinclair Rec. Area Campground , GA Review
Worth a stop
Murder Creek Falls - 5 miles Dennis Station Boat Ramp - 9 miles Downtown Eatonton - 12 miles Milledgeville- 15 miles
- 6.6 miCedar Creek Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miTwin Bridges Trail1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge begins about 14.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.4 miPiedmont National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 39,530 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Recreation
Access to Lake Sinclair Fishing Hiking Trails Swim Beach
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Sinclair Campground?
Sites at Lake Sinclair Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Lake Sinclair does not have a reservation system in place. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Sinclair Campground?
Electric and water $15 night. Tent Camping $9 Night. America the Beautiful Acess Pass and Senior Liftetime Pass- $4.50 Tent and $10.50 electric and water
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lake Sinclair Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open year round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lake Sinclair Campground have?
44 sites, including 39 tent-only sites and 5 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lake Sinclair Campground?
Lake Sinclair Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Lake Sinclair Campground have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Lake Sinclair Campground?
Eatonton, Georgia. Murder Creek Falls - 5 miles Dennis Station Boat Ramp - 9 miles Downtown Eatonton - 12 miles Milledgeville- 15 miles
Source: Getting there
What if Lake Sinclair Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Oconee River Campground (36.1 mi), Winfield (64.2 mi), and Petersburg (72.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby