Season Dates

  • 2026 Camping Season Dates: 
    • Opens March 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 (Last day for overnight stay will be Nov 29th)
      • Lawrence Shoals Campground - Boat Ramp open year round
      • Old Salem Campground - Boat Ramp open year round
      • Blanton Creek Campground
    • Opens May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (Last day for overnight stay will be Oct 30th)
      • Parks Ferry Campground - Boat Ramp open year round
  • 2026 Beach Season: 
    • The Georgia Power 2026 Beach Season will begin May 2nd - September 7th.
      • This includes Lawrence Shoals, Old Salem, Parks Ferry, and Lloyd Shoals Beach Areas. 
    • Rocky Creek Park Beach Area will begin May 23rd to September 7th
    • Rocky Creek Boat Ramp open year round

Reservations

To make reservations at any of Georgia Power Company's facilities go online to www.GPLakes.com or call 855-607-6462

Camping is available at:

  • Blanton Creek 
  • Lawrence Shoals 
  • Old Salem 
  • Parks Ferry

 

GPC Camping/Day Use Policies

  • Overnight Camping Reservations may be made up to 45 days in advance of your arrival date.
  • Campsite occupancy is limited to 14 nights. Campers using the site for 14 nights will be requested to vacate the park for a period of at least 3 days before returning.
  • The maximum reservation window is 45 days plus 14 days in the future if customers books a maximum length of stay reservation (14 nights) 45 days in advance.
  • Overnight Parking Fee includes the use of Day Use Facilities during regular hours.
  • A separate Overnight Parking Fee will be charged for each sleeping facility (includes car-truck-van) that remains in the park overnight.
  • Campsite occupancy is limited to 8 people per site.
  • Please place tents, truck campers, motorhomes, trailers, etc., on prepared gravel camp pads or driveways to avoid damaging grassy areas.
  • Camping between designated sites is prohibited.
  • Please attach your receipt to the clip on the numbered campsite post at your campsite.
  • Golf Carts are not to be used in Georgia Power facilities unless the person has a valid handicap parking permit issued by the State of Georgia. A handicap permit must always displayed on the golf cart, and the golf cart is to be used for the handicap person to get to and from the restrooms, beach, or other areas as necessary – No joy riding. No passengers permitted; the only person allowed on the golf cart is the person the handicapped permit is issued to. Side-by-sides, utility vehicles, ATVs, and minibikes are not allowed. 
  • Lantern hangers should be used for lanterns. Please do not hang lanterns from trees.
  • Fires should be confined to grills or fire rings and always attended. Dead trees or limbs on the ground may be collected for firewood.
  • Do not wash dishes or clothes at drinking faucets or in comfort station sinks.
  • Washers and Dryers are provided.
  • Your RV’s holding tank should be used for sewage and grey water. A sanitary disposal station is provided in the park for your use.
  • Please keep your site clean by placing trash in trash cans or trash dumpsters where available.
  • Please keep buildings and grounds clean and report any unsatisfactory conditions to the park host/s.
  • No more than 2 cars and 2 sleeping facilities are allowed per site where applicable – see Fee section below for more information
  • Reservations Check-in is at 3:00 PM & Checkout is at 1:00 PM 
  • If you will arrive late, please notify the campground office before 4pm. 
  • All parks are open 7 days a week (Holiday and Fall Hours may vary).
    • Sunday - Thursday
      • Gate Hours: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
    • Friday - Saturday
      • Gate Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00PM

Fees

  • Annual Day-Use parking passes are available for $50.00.
  • Campers with self-contained units are charged a $36.00 (RV site) parking fee per sleeping facility per night plus a non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee (per reservation, not per night).
    • One additional RV may be placed on an RV site for an additional $36.00 Per night (where available).
    • One additional tent may be placed on an RV site for an additional $31.00 Per night.
  • Tent site campers are charged a $31.00 parking fee per sleeping facility per night plus a non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee (per reservation, not per night).
    • One additional tent may be placed on a tent site for an additional $31.00 Per night.
  • Weekly rates are Tents $186.00 / RV’s $216.00 (No other discounts apply) plus a non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee (per reservation, not per night).
  • Changes of date or site may be made online or via telephone. The customer will be charged $15.50 for making a change.
  • Cancellations to campsites may be made online or via telephone. 
    • For cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance of arrival, the customer will be charged $15.50 for cancelling their reservation and refunded the balance of their transaction, less the non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee.
    • Cancellations within 24 hours of arrival or if the customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, will result in loss of one night's fee and will be charged $15.50 for cancelling their reservation and refunded the balance of their transaction less the non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee.
  • No refunds will be given for No-Shows or days not used within the reservation.  
  • All fees incurred are per reservation
  • The America the Beautiful Senior and Access pass (formerly known as the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports) are honored at a $2.00 per night savings. For further information on these Passports, visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#america-the-beautiful-passes or you may call the U.S. Forest Service in Eatonton, GA at 706-485-7110.

Pavilion Guidelines/Rules

Pavilions may be reserved at any of the Georgia Power Recreation Areas - Blanton Creek, Lawrence Shoals, Old Salem, Parks Ferry - for a fee. Guidelines and rules for pavilion reservations and pavilion usage are as follows:

  • PAVILIONS CAN NOT BE USED WITHOUT RESERVATION
  • The fee for reserving the pavilion is $150.00 plus a non-refundable $7.75 reservation fee (per reservation, not per day).
  • The maximum group size allowed for a pavilion rental/event is 75 guests. 
  • Date or site changes to pavilion reservations may be made online or via telephone. The customer will be charged $15.50 for making a change.
  • Cancellations to pavilion reservations may be made online or via telephone. The customer will be charged $15.50 for cancelling their reservation and refunded the balance of their transaction less the non-refundable reservation fee.
  • Pavilion reservation cancellations must be requested a minimum of 14 days prior to reserved date in order for fees to be refunded.
  • Groups should leave the pavilion area clean for others who may use the facility.
  • A five dollar ($5.00) parking fee will be charged for EACH vehicle entering the park - this is in addition to the pavilion reservation fee.
  • Individuals using the pavilion will not be allowed to have loud speakers, loud radios or loud music at the pavilion or picnic area. Park visitors who do not adhere to this rule will be asked to leave the park.
  • The service road leading up to the pavilion should not be used without prior approval from the Park Attendants.
  • Georgia Power Company prohibits any alcoholic beverages inside the Park.
  • Tables should not be moved around without prior approval from the Park Manager or Park Attendant.
  • For a reservation to be held, the reservation fee must be paid at time the pavilion is reserved.

Stipulations for Hunting Permits in North Georgia

Property lines of Georgia Power Company are marked with YELLOW paint. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to abide by the following stipulations.

  • Each individual hunter is required to obtain a Hunter’s Permit (also known as the Hunter’s Parking Permit), to be allowed to hunt on Georgia Power’s property. The Hunter’s Permit is available for sale at https://reservations.gplakes.com/Shop/home.aspx
  • Sale of permits begin August 1 and end May 15 each year.
  • Permit Holder will abide by all local, state, and federal laws. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of permits and non-issuance of future permits. 
  • Permit holders are NOT allowed to hunt within 300 feet of a residence or public use facility when hunting with a bow & arrow. 
  • Permit Holder is NOT allowed to hunt within 1,000 feet of a residence or public use facility when hunting with rifles or shotgun. 
  • Permit holders are NOT allowed to hunt or park within 1,000 feet of a dam or Tugalo Village. (Georgia Power Company's maintenance facility)
  • Camping is not allowed on company land except on the designated campsites. 
  • Permit holder agrees to always act in a safe manner and always protect the company land.
  • Hunters 16 years or older must hold a valid permit. 
  • Hunters 15 years or younger are not required to have a permit but must be accompanied by a valid Permit Holder.
  • Sale of permits purchased are final. 
Please visit  http://georgiapowerlakes.com/northgeorgialakes/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/north-georgia-hunting-map-2018.pdf for the North Georgia Hunting Map or review map below -

 Georgia Power Company North Georgia Hunt Map