Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Carters Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Chatsworth, GA, GA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Northbank Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking. Norhtbank provides an excellent view of both Carters Lake and the ReReg Lake from its location on top of Carters Dam.Northbank Day Use Area provides visitors with panoramic v
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/northbank-day-use-area-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Northbank Day Use Area offers spectacular views of Carters Lake and the surrounding North Georgia Mountains with highly-rated amenities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, well-maintained location with excellent recreational opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Northern Pine Snake, and Southeastern Crowned Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Northbank Day Use Area Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Location sits atop Carters Dam offering views of both Carters Lake and ReReg Lake Area supports hiking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, and mountain biking
Skip Northbank Day Use Area Shelter if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 2 total sites available.
Best time to visit Northbank Day Use Area Shelter: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Damsite Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA), Woodring Campground (Ga) (CHATSWORTH, GA), Rereg Dam Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA), Doll Mountain Campground (Chatsworth, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Northbank Day Use Area Shelter
Cell signal at Northbank Day Use Area Shelter (Chatsworth, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Northbank Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking. Norhtbank provides an excellent view of both Carters Lake and the ReReg Lake from its location on top of Carters Dam.Northbank Day Use Area provides visitors with panoramic views of Carters Lake along with ample picnic sites, restrooms, a playground, volleyball court, basketball court and horseshoe pits.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Location sits atop Carters Dam offering views of both Carters Lake and ReReg Lake
Area supports hiking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, and mountain biking
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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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 across approximately 2 miles; turn left onto Carters Dam Road; continue almost 2 miles and proceed straight into Northbank Day Use Area. Northbank 2800 Carters Dam Road Chatsworth, GA 30705
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- 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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