Army Corps of Engineers · Walter F. George Lake · Abbeville, AL

Hardridge Creek

Hardridge Creek 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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CampsiteA photo of Site 67/68 of Loop SLOO at HARDRIDGE CREEK with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Sewer Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Full Hookup, Waterfront, Lantern PoleA photo of Site 07 of Loop BAYS at HARDRIDGE CREEK with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Waterfront, Lantern Pole, Water HookupA photo of Site 44 of Loop PCOV at HARDRIDGE CREEK with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Waterfront, Lantern Pole, Water Hookup
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric70
Host/management4
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 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

70 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
02BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
03BAYSBack-in36PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
04BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
05BAYSBack-in34PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
06BAYSBack-in34PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
07BAYSBack-in20PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
08BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
09BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
10BAYSBack-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

This recently upgraded campground offers 74 sites, 55 of which have electric and water hookups. Buddy sites that can accommodate up to 16 people each are also available. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hardridge Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 48.6°F averageFebruary: 51.2°F averageMarch: 57.5°F averageApril: 64.0°F averageMay: 72.7°F averageJune: 79.0°F averageJuly: 81.7°F averageAugust: 80.9°F averageSeptember: 76.9°F averageOctober: 67.1°F averageNovember: 57.6°F averageDecember: 51.0°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Ft Gaines 2, 4 miles from the campground at 210 feet, station USC00093578 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Eufaula, Alabama, take US 431 south. Turn left on SR-95, then turn left on CR-97 and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs into campground.

Nearest townAbbeville, Alabama
Coordinates31.6406° N, 85.1022° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Site 67/68 need to be changed to $48 per night being that its a buddy site. 2 sites.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.3 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗35 mi
Outdoor gearTurf & Timber ↗35.8 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.

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.

Guidebooks for Alabama and the South

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  • Best Tent Camping: Alabama
    Joe Cuhaj, 2018
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  • Exploring Wild Alabama
    Kenneth M. Wills and Dr. L. J. Davenport, 2016
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  • Rail-trails Southeast
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2024
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hardridge Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hardridge Creek?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hardridge Creek have?

74 sites, including 70 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hardridge Creek?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Hardridge Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Hardridge Creek?

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hardridge Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hardridge Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hardridge Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Hardridge Creek?

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 Hardridge Creek?

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 Hardridge Creek?

Abbeville, Alabama. The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby.

Source: Getting there

What if Hardridge Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cotton Hill (3.2 mi), White Oak (Creek) Campground (9.8 mi), and Bluff Creek (37.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby