Sawnee

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

60Sites

85 ftMax rig

The place

Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit. Recreation Sawnee Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing and swimming. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. Keep reading

There's also a swimming beach, playground and boat ramp available for campers. Facilities Sawnee Campground offers 43 campsites with electric and water hookups (no sewer), 5 tent walk-in campsites with water and electric hookups, and 11 walk-in campsites without hookups. Additional amenities include restrooms/bathouses, laundry facilities, a playground and sandy swimming beach. Natural Features Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface water acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity. The reservior was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Nearby Attractions Take in views of the dam at the nearby Westbank Overlook, or head northwest of the campground for scenic drives and wildlife spotting opportunities at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve. The city of Cumming is nearby and has shopping, restuarants, a fairground and much more. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 60

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
SAWN	01	standard electric	20 ft	30
SAWN	02	standard electric	20 ft	30
SAWN	03	standard electric	20 ft	30
SAWN	04	standard electric	20 ft	30
SAWN	05	standard electric	20 ft	30
SAWN	06	standard electric	43 ft	30
SAWN	07	standard electric	32 ft	30
SAWN	08	standard electric	30 ft	30
SAWN	09	standard electric	45 ft	30
SAWN	10	standard electric	22 ft	30
SAWN	11	standard electric	23 ft	30
SAWN	12	standard electric	45 ft	30
SAWN	13	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	14	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	15	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	16	standard electric	65 ft	30
SAWN	17	standard electric	50 ft	30
SAWN	18	standard electric	44 ft	30
SAWN	19	standard electric	75 ft	50
SAWN	20	standard electric	57 ft	30
SAWN	21	standard electric	80 ft	50
SAWN	22	standard electric	44 ft	50
SAWN	23	standard electric	65 ft	30
SAWN	24	standard electric	60 ft	30
SAWN	25	standard electric	75 ft	30
SAWN	26	standard electric	48 ft	30
SAWN	27	standard electric	55 ft	50
SAWN	28	standard electric	75 ft	50	yes
SAWN	29	standard electric	70 ft	50
SAWN	30	standard electric	60 ft	50
SAWN	31	standard electric	60 ft	50
SAWN	32	standard electric	60 ft	50
SAWN	33	standard electric	60 ft	50
SAWN	34	standard electric	50 ft	50
SAWN	35A	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	35B	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	35C	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	36	standard electric	75 ft	50
SAWN	37	standard electric	43 ft	30
SAWN	38	standard electric	70 ft	30
SAWN	39	tent only electric	—	30
SAWN	40	tent only electric	—	30
SAWN	41	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	42	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	43	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	44	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	45-46	tent only nonelectric	—	—
SAWN	47	standard electric	30 ft	30	yes
SAWN	48	standard electric	35 ft	30
SAWN	49	standard electric	30 ft	30
SAWN	50	tent only electric	—	30
SAWN	51	standard electric	85 ft	30
SAWN	52	standard electric	40 ft	30
SAWN	53	standard electric	41 ft	30
SAWN	54	standard electric	40 ft	30
SAWN	55	standard electric	50 ft	30
SAWN	56	standard electric	60 ft	30	yes
SAWN	57	tent only electric	—	30
SAWN	58	tent only electric	—	30
SAWN	59	tent only electric	—	N/A

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in GA-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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