Old Federal
Lake Sidney Lanier — lakeside, fishing
Location: FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, GA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (446 reviews)
Season: May through October
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities.This location is staffed. Please call (770) 533-7225 to speak with local staff.There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites.
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, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-federal to be notified when sites open up.
Old Federal Campground sits on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier with most campsites on the water, offering spectacular scenery and abundant recreation including fishing, boating, swimming, and biking. Google reviews consistently praise it as a beautiful, quiet waterfront destination with excellent amenities like a boat ramp and playground.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Northern Cardinal, Mallard, House Finch, Canada Goose, Eastern Musk Turtle, Pond Slider, and Eastern Box Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Old Federal: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with 84 sites. After making an online reservation, you'll receive a call with the gate code and answers to questions. Most campsites are waterfront; request one during booking if water access is important.
Skip Old Federal if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You want year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Old Federal: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) (Flowery Branch, GA), Van Pugh South Day Use Facility (Flowery Branch , GA), Duckett Mill (GAINESVILLE, GA), Little Hall Shelter (Ga) (Gainesville, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Federal
Cell signal at Old Federal (FLOWERY BRANCH, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities.This location is staffed. Please call (770) 533-7225 to speak with local staff.There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 84 sites.
After making an online reservation, you'll receive a call with the gate code and answers to questions.
Most campsites are waterfront; request one during booking if water access is important.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Hwy 347/Friendship Rd., turn right on McEver Rd., turn left on Jim Crow Rd. and follow signs to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Sidney Lanier fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Sidney Lanier before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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