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I-75 Exit 315, go east on SR 156 (Redbud Road) 10 miles
A really nice place to camp. Lots of good camping spots. We have stayed in 14, 16, 17, 20. Our family has been in 15, 17, 22, 23 and 24.
I read some of the negative reviews, and I'm really surprised because I've never experienced these things.
1. Steep roads in the camping area. Well, duh... this is a MOUNTAIN camping area. If you want flat roads in a campground, then find one that is located in a meadow or something.
2. Black mushy soil near the lake edge. That's what a lake edge is, unless you want to pave it. And it is NOT effluent from the bathrooms. They go into a septic tank.
3. Mosquitoes and chiggers. Well, it's a lake, with lots of wetland around it, so there will be mosquitoes. Wear mosquito repellent. The lake runs between 125 and 140 acres (depending on rainfall) and has a lot of coves, so there will be marshy areas. And this is Georgia... there will be chiggers. End of story. Spraying for chiggers and mosquitoes would contaminate the lake water, anyway.
4. Racism. I can't address this directly, but I can say that I've never witnessed it. If it happened as perceived, I'm truly sorry to hear about it. However, I can say that having one or two people who work there act racist, is not necessarily an indication of the whole staff.
5. Liars. Roger Peace is an honest guy. If he says the county policy says he can't give money back, then he can't give money back. A lot of how you get treated by people depends on how YOU treat THEM.
Pros: Great Staff, facilities were nice, fishing was decent. Would be great for a family.
Cons: I requested "Primitive camping," thinking I wouldn't have a soul around me (the camping where you can sleep naked in a hammock, if you want). There were "facilities," can't even do your business in the woods. Granted; holiday weekend = crowds. But the sites are just too close together for my liking.
Overall: will visit again, but not to camp out.
A bit of a chore getting anything over 30' in. Steep ( paved ) inclines. If your over 30' select site 12 thru 16 by bathhouse. Place has a camp host, beautiful decks for each camp spot with table and views of the lake. Bbq grill and fire pit down stairs by each site. Very relaxing setup and super quiet at night. Our ATT hot spot was ok. Lake is beautiful and park is very clean. Free garbage pail by each table and they pick it up daily in the morning.
Oh man why are families not enjoying this wonderful man made park. It's got a beach, fishing $3., small boat rental rentals $10. Not the best rentals but hey 10. Dollars boat dock RV park overlooking the water very clean
