Woodring Branch Camping Area

The Woodring Branch Camping Area offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing the scenic Coosawattee River and Carters Lake. Located in the North Georgia mountains, this Corps of Engineers-managed facility provides a two-lane boat launch and courtesy dock for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats.

The Coosawattee River flows through the Carters Lake reservoir, creating a tranquil, lake-like environment well-suited for paddling and recreational boating. Boaters can explore the lake's wooded shoreline and secluded coves. While bank fishing access is limited due to the steep terrain, the boat ramp allows easy water access.

Woodring Branch also offers primitive campsites, picnic sites, and other amenities for overnight visitors. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov. This facility is an excellent starting point to enjoy the natural beauty of the Carters Lake area by water.

Overview
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking...

Overview
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day routine and relax with your family. Woodring Branch offers boating, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer activities.   
Woodring Branch has two different loop style trails from easy to moderate. The Amadahy Hiking Trail and the Oak Ridge Nature trail will ensure a great family hiking experience as they both include a wide diversity of plants, animals, and scenic views. 
Woodring Branch at Carters Lake has something for everyone, no matter what your hobbies are.
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. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake. 


The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 4-mile loop is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain. Bikers and hikers are treated to beautiful views of Carters Lake along most of trail's length. The Oak Ridge Nature Trail is also located in this area and offers a shorter one mile hike through upland forests.
Facilities
This heavily wooded campground offers eleven primitive sites.
Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Nearby Attractions
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge there are many attractions nearby. The towns of Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper and Chatsworth all boast of many tourist opportunities. From restuarants, festivals, etc. there are many opportunities for exploration of local attractions. 
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations must be made on Recreation.gov

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