WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 706-334-2248
- Nearest dump station
- North River Checking Station · 56.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.6175, -84.6399
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Woodring 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. Recreation Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Hikers come to take advantage of the Amadahy and the Oak Ridge hiking trails that are both located along Woodring Branch Rd. Picnickers have several tables to choose from in the Day Use area, each with a stationary grill. There is one large picnic shelter available to rent on this website. Camping is available in the nearby Woodring Branch campground that boasts electricity hookups for RVs. There is also a primitive campgound for tent camping and a boat-in campground for the adventurous. Facilities Woodring Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with two lanes and courtesy dock. The area also provides ample picnic sites and restrooms. The shelter (CL-11) seating capacity is 50 people maximum and parking capacity of 25 vehicles. Natural Features Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Nearby Attractions The City of Ellijay is about 30 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities. Charges & Cancellations Please review the rules and reservation policies link at the bottom of the page.
From the managing agency.
Is WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER free?
We do not have a fee on record for WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER?
WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER is at 34.6175, -84.6399. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Woodring Campground (GA)0.1 mi
- Woodring Branch Primitive Campground0.5 mi
- DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND1.0 mi
- DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER1.3 mi
- NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER1.5 mi
- DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER1.6 mi
- REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER3.3 mi
- Ball Field Camping Area16.3 mi
- North River Checking Station56.2 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
