Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Sidney Lanier · Gainesville, GA

Duckett Mill

Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.

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Site mix

Standard with electric97
Tent-only14
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 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesAccessible
001ElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
002ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
003ElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
004ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
005ElectricPull-through40Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 3
006ElectricBack-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
007ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
008ElectricBack-in35PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
009ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3
010ElectricBack-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
FeesReservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
AccessibilitySites 029, 045, 060, 062 and 2 more are listed accessible

The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Duckett Mill40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.28 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowFebruary: 5.15 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMarch: 5.31 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 4.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.51 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 5.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.16 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.1°F averageFebruary: 44.2°F averageMarch: 51.4°F averageApril: 59.2°F averageMay: 67.0°F averageJune: 74.3°F averageJuly: 77.8°F averageAugust: 76.7°F averageSeptember: 71.0°F averageOctober: 60.9°F averageNovember: 50.8°F averageDecember: 44.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Gainesville, 4 miles from the campground at 1,170 feet, station USC00093621 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 56 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

To reach this park take state route 400 north to exit 17, turn right on Georgia Highway 306, turn right on Georgia Highway 53, turn right on Duckett Mill road. Follow Duckett Mill Road into the campground.

Nearest townGainesville, Georgia
Coordinates34.3071° N, 83.9317° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.3 mi
RV sales & serviceCamper City ↗11.6 mi
Outdoor gearWoodlands Edge ↗15.9 mi

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Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Lake Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta.

Recreation

Duckett Mill Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable for campers.

Nearby

Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area. The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Duckett Mill?

Sites at Duckett Mill 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 Duckett Mill?

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Duckett Mill?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Duckett Mill have?

111 sites, including 97 standard sites with power and 14 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Duckett Mill?

The longest site here provides 75 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 Duckett Mill have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Duckett Mill?

Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Duckett Mill?

Yes, pets are allowed at Duckett Mill. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Duckett Mill?

Sites 029, 045, 060, and 062 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. 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 Duckett Mill?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Duckett Mill?

Duckett Mill Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming and bike riding. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Duckett Mill?

Gainesville, Georgia. Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area.

Source: Getting there