Carters Lake lures RV campers with its crystal waters perfect for trout fishing and kayaking in North Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest. Six parks line the shores and Coosawattee River, from boondocking spots to full-hookup resorts. Base your rig here to paddle glassy inlets by day and stargaze over mountains at night.
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Carters Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project, nestles between Blue Ridge peaks twelve miles northwest of Ellijay. Trout anglers cast from the dam or rocky points; boaters launch kayaks from Nixon Cove. Hikers follow the 5.5-mile Carters Lake Nature Trail through hardwood forests. Fall brings apple picking at Mercier Orchards nearby. Mountain bikers shred the Ridge Runner Trail system just outside the basin.
RV parks anchor your stay amid these pursuits. Harley's River Retreat draws tubers and swimmers to its Coosawattee frontage. Bear Creek Crossing suits solitude seekers with wooded sites. Dragons Den fits ATV adventurers craving rough terrain. The Boondocks tempt boondockers who shun hookups for raw nature. Coosawattee River Resort hooks up RVs with WiFi, 30-amp and 50-amp service, showers, rates from $12 to $35 nightly.
Carters Lake draws crowds for trophy trout fishing and kayaking on its 62 miles of shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake sits in the Chattahoochee National Forest, where hikers roam the 5.5-mile Nature Trail and boaters explore Nixon Cove. Fall apple festivals in nearby Ellijay add seasonal charm. RV parks position you steps from these draws.
RV parks cluster at Harley's River Retreat, Bear Creek Crossing, Dragons Den, The Boondocks, and Coosawattee River Resort. Most hug the Coosawattee River or lake shores within ten miles of the dam. Coosawattee stands out with WiFi, 30- and 50-amp hookups, showers; others lean rustic with waterfront access.
Yes, Coosawattee River Resort offers 30-amp and 50-amp full hookups plus WiFi and showers. Parks like Harley's River Retreat and Bear Creek Crossing provide partial or no hookups for riverfront camping. Most sites handle big rigs; confirm generator rules for boondocking at The Boondocks.