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

Toto Creek Campground

Toto Creek Campground lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and access to recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit the lake.

Reservable · Recreation.gov9 sites35 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Site mix

Tent-only9
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

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in78PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
002Back-in14PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
003Pull-through90PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
004Back-in60PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
005Back-in63PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
006Back-in61PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
007Back-in48PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
008Back-in97PavedPartialLakefront8 / 3YesStandard
009Back-in55PavedPartialLakefront8 / 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 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
FeesReservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Each campsite offers an impact pad with a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hangar. A communal water hydrant is located near site #1. Restroom is located near park entrance.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Toto Creek Campground40°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, 10 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

Physical address is 154 Toto Creek Park Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30506 From Georgia Highway 400 North, exit left for Harmony Church Rd. heading east; stay straight onto Price Rd. turn right on Toto Creek Park Rd. turn right to continue on Toto Creek Park Rd. road dead ends into park. From Georgia Highway 400 South, exit right for Harmony Church Rd.

Nearest townDawsonville, Georgia
Coordinates34.3949° N, 83.9868° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4.4 mi
Outdoor gearWoodlands Edge ↗9.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCleveland RV ↗15.3 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

The cities of Dawsonville and Dalonega provide lots of attractions for visitors, including shopping, restaurants, museums and much more. Amicalola Falls Sate Park is just a half hour drive Northwest of the campground.

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 boasts 38,000 surface acres of water, 692 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity.

Recreation

Toto Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimmming and boating. The park also features a small walking path with its own picnic tables and grills. A boat ramp provides greater access to water activities.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Toto Creek Campground?

Sites at Toto Creek 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 Toto Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Toto Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Toto Creek Campground have?

9 sites, including 9 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Toto Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 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

Are pets allowed at Toto Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Toto Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Toto Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Toto Creek Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, 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 Toto Creek Campground?

Toto Creek Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimmming and boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Toto Creek Campground?

Dawsonville, Georgia. The cities of Dawsonville and Dalonega provide lots of attractions for visitors, including shopping, restaurants, museums and much more.

Source: Getting there

What if Toto Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bolding Mill (4.4 mi), Duckett Mill (6.8 mi), and Old Federal (12.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby