Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Carters Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Chatsworth, GA, GA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking. Damsite Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with three lanes and courtesy dock.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/damsite-day-use-area-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Damsite Day Use Area on Carters Lake offers stunning scenery in the North Georgia Mountains with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful hidden treasure with spectacular views and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Pine Warbler, Northern Pine Snake, and Southeastern Crowned Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Damsite Day Use Area Shelter: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site available Plan water activities like boating, kayaking, and canoeing on Carters Lake Bring your own boat or fishing gear to take advantage of boat launch and fishing amenities
Skip Damsite Day Use Area Shelter if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May through October - campground is closed seasonally. You need multiple camping sites - only 1 tent site is available.
Best time to visit Damsite Day Use Area Shelter: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Northbank Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA), Woodring Campground (Ga) (CHATSWORTH, GA), Doll Mountain Campground (Chatsworth, GA), Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Cell signal at Damsite Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking. Damsite Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with three lanes and courtesy dock.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site available
Plan water activities like boating, kayaking, and canoeing on Carters Lake
Bring your own boat or fishing gear to take advantage of boat launch and fishing amenities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Carters Dam Road; turn right onto Marina Road; turn left onto Cove Road and enter park. Damsite 359 Cove Road Chatsworth, GA 30705
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Carters Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Carters Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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