Woodring Campground
Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities. Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from easy to moderate. Amadahy and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 30 |
| Tent-only | 11 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
42 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 30/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 002 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 003 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 56 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 004 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 44 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 005 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 006 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 007 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 008 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 009 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 58 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 010 | WOOD | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 014, 016 are listed accessible |
This heavily wooded campground offers many sites with scenic lake views. Electric hookups are available at many of the campsites. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Additional amenities include a children's playground and a dump station. A boat ramp and swimming area are on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293; follow Highway 411 north. Turn right on Highway 136, then left on old Highway 411. Turn right on Highway 282/76. Campground is located 4.5 miles off Highway 282. From Ellijay, GA, take Highway 282/76 west for 11 miles to the access road and follow signs to the campground.
| Nearest town | Ellijay, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.6179° N, 84.6422° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Please review rules and reservation policies at the bottom of the page.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - West Viniard Alexander
40 mi from the campground · 175 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Blue Sky Outfitter ↗ | 32.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Dunlap Family RV of Chattanooga ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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Explore
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⛺Woodring Campground Review // Carters Lake, GA (COE Camping & Adventures)
Worth a stop
- 1.3 miCarters Lake Marina ↗Boat launch
- 14.8 miBarnes Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests begins about 0.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.5 miChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,796,317 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
On the National Register nearby
- Gilmer County CourthouseBuilding · Ellijay · 10.5 mi
- Murray County CourthouseBuilding · Chatsworth · 12.6 mi
- Wright HotelBuilding · Chatsworth · 12.6 mi
Natural features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Recreation
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted), crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake. The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 3.5-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Woodring Campground?
Sites at Woodring Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Woodring Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Woodring Campground have?
43 sites, including 30 standard sites with power, 11 tent-only sites, and 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Woodring Campground?
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 Woodring Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Woodring Campground?
Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Woodring Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Woodring Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Woodring Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Woodring Campground?
Sites 014 and 016 are 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 Woodring Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Woodring Campground?
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Woodring Campground?
Ellijay, Georgia.
Source: Getting there