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Sawnee Campground Lake Sidney Lanier Georgia

Sawnee Overview

Sawnee Campground has 43 campsites (with water & electric hookups) and has beautiful views of the aqua-blue colored water of Lake Sidney Lanier. There are also 5 walk-to (tent-only) campsites with water & electric hookups and 11 walk-to sites without hookups.

The campground is just north of Buford Dam and is generally open mid March to mid September. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot-water showers, laundry facilities, dump station and trash collection. There’s also a playground, boat ramp, boat trailer parking lot,  and sandy swim beach at the campground. Firewood is available to purchase from the camp host and cell coverage is good in the area.

Bald Ridge Creek and Van Pugh South campgrounds are also nearby.

Sawnee Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area include boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, water sports, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

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Amenities
  • Bathhouse
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Lot
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - Good
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Laundry
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms
  • RV Hookups
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Swim Beach
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
3200 Buford Dam Road
Cumming, Georgia 30041-0567
770-887-0592
Lat / Long:

34.17626, -84.078754

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Camper Van
  • Electric & Water Hookup
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
# of Campsites:

59

# of RV Hookup Campsites:

43

Campsite Vehicle Size:

30 to 85 feet.

Season:

Mid March – Mid September

Elevation:

1,215

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