Cotton Hill
Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities. George Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 89 |
| tent only electric | 10 |
| RV with electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
101 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 051 | MVIE | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 052 | MVIE | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | ||
| 053 | MVIE | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 054 | MVIE | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 055 | MVIE | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 056 | MVIE | Electric | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 057 | MVIE | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 058 | MVIE | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 059 | MVIE | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 060 | MVIE | Electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 3 | Yes |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site H082 is listed accessible |
The campground offers 91 sites with electric and water and 10 primitive sites with electric and group water. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Younger campers love the park's two playgrounds. A group picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Fort Gaines, Georgia, follow State Route 39 north for 7 miles. Follow signs to the left into the campground. 177 Campground Drive, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
| Nearest town | Ft. Gaines, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.6744° N, 85.0642° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 38.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Turf & Timber ↗ | 39 mi |
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Worth a stop
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.
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Natural features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area. The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.
Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby. The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cotton Hill?
Sites at Cotton Hill are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cotton Hill?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cotton Hill have?
102 sites, including 89 standard sites with power, 10 tent only electric, and 2 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cotton Hill?
The longest site here provides 45 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 Cotton Hill have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Cotton Hill?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp and fish cleaning station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cotton Hill?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cotton Hill. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cotton Hill?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cotton Hill?
Site H082 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
Is there cell service at Cotton Hill?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Cotton Hill?
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cotton Hill?
Ft. Gaines, Georgia. The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby.
Source: Getting there