Bald Ridge Creek

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4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041, USA
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Quick Facts

1,099 ft

Price

$26 - $35/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

82 campsites

Season

Gatehouse open 10 a....

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Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Bald Ridge Creek
$26.00 - $35.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Campsite fees range from $26 to $35 per night. Discounts are available for passes like the America the Beautiful pass. Additional service and...
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Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041, USA

Bald Ridge Creek

4100 BALD RIDGE ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041, USA

Nearby places
Cumming: 3 miles (~10 minutes), Atlanta: 40 miles (~45 minutes driving)
Nearby supplies
Kroger grocery store (~4 miles). Walmart (~7 miles). Gas stations and restaurants are readily available in Cumming.


About Bald Ridge Creek

Bald Ridge Creek sits on Lake Sidney Lanier's shore, offering 82 sites with electric and water hookups. The campground draws campers for lake access and water activities, though recent reviews mention maintenance issues like overgrown grass and aging facilities. Sites cost $26-$35 per night.
Bald Ridge Creek Campground caters to a variety of camping preferences, from tent setups to RV accommodations. Its lakefront sites are particularly popular among campers.




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Lake Sidney Lanier
Bald Ridge Creek

From Recreation.gov

Official information for Bald Ridge Creek from the federal Recreation.gov facility record.

Overview

Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating on the beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia.

Recreation

Bald Ridge Creek 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 boat ramp available for campers.

Facilities

The 82 campsites come with electric and water hookups (no sewer hookups). Additional conveniences in the well-maintained park include a dump station, laundry facilities, and restrooms/bathouses.

Natural Features

Lake Sidney Lanier is nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features 692 miles of shoreline and spans 38,000 surface water acres and 17,000 acres of lush terrain. The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (470) 774-7873 to speak with local staff.

Nearby Attractions

By boat, there's plenty of coves and islands to explore on the lake. For land activities, head to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for hiking, rock climbing and an interactive visitors center for kids. The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more.

Charges & 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.

Directions

From Atlanta, GA, take SR 400 N to Exit 16, turn right on Pilgrim Mill Rd., turn right on Sinclair Shoals Rd., turn left on Bald Ridge Rd. Follow signs into campground.

About Lake Sidney Lanier

Context for the broader area surrounding Bald Ridge Creek, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. Seventy-six recreational areas have been developed around the lake under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. These include 46 parks operated directly by the Corps, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. The remaining areas are leased to county and city governments or other organizations such as the Boy Scouts. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950?s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.

Directions

From I-985/Buford Take GA Hwy 20 West, from GA 400/Cumming, take Ga Hwy 20 East, to North on Suwanee Dam Road. Go three miles and go left on Buford Dam Road. The Visitor Center is one mile down on the right.