Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Seminole · Bainbridge, FL

Hales Campground

Hales Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

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Hales ShelterHales Boat RampParking LotSite 5
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric24
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 62 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
140Partial50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesYesStandard
250Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
362Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
450Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
535Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
640Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
759Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
855Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
950Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard
1044Partial30/50 ampYes / –Lakefront8 / 3YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length62 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCampsites are $28.00 per night. We accept America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, and Access Passes.
AccessibilitySite 1 is listed accessible

The campground is open year-round and offers a total of 24 sites, most of which have both electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station are provided. A group picnic shelter is on-site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hales Campground50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 50.6°F averageFebruary: 53.9°F averageMarch: 60.3°F averageApril: 66.1°F averageMay: 74.2°F averageJune: 80.0°F averageJuly: 81.8°F averageAugust: 81.2°F averageSeptember: 77.8°F averageOctober: 68.9°F averageNovember: 59.3°F averageDecember: 52.8°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Bainbridge Intl Paper, 17 miles from the recreation area point at 190 feet, station USC00090586 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Nearest townBainbridge, Florida
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 30.70° N, 84.86° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Hales Hill Park's story of listing their farm campsite on Pitchup

Natural features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake. A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

Recreation

Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. Extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover where anglers fish for largemouth, hybrid, striped and white bass. Sizable populations of catfish, crappie and bream are also present. Over 79 species of fish have been identified in the lake. Boating, water skiing and swimming are popular activities. The campground offers a boat ramp, dock and a fish cleaning station.

Guidebooks for Florida

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  • Best Tent Camping: Florida
    Johnny Molloy, 2016
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  • Camping Florida
    Rick Sapp, 2010
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  • Florida Lighthouse Trail
    Thomas W. Taylor and Chris Belcher, 2020
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hales Campground?

Sites at Hales Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Hales Campground?

Campsites are $28.00 per night. We accept America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, and Access Passes.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hales Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hales Campground have?

24 sites, including 24 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hales Campground?

The longest site here provides 62 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Hales Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Hales Campground?

Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hales Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hales Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hales Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Hales Campground?

Site 1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Hales Campground?

Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hales Campground?

Bainbridge, Florida.

Source: Getting there