Damsite Day Use Area Shelter
Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking.
Damsite Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with three lanes and courtesy dock. The area also provides ample picnic sites and restrooms.
Shelter (CL-10) seating capacity is 30 people maximum. All picnic tables/sheds/shelter are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. No reservations are necessary. All vehicles must pay a $5.00 day use pass (Card only, no cash).
Need to Know
Shelter seating capacity of 30 people maximum. No reservation necessary. First come, first served.
Damsite is the most popular boat ramp at Carters Lake and during peak recreation season can be temporarily closed due to no parking spaces being available. In this case, boaters will be directed to other boat ramps around the lake. Plan to arrive early for parking.
A $5.00 day use fee must be paid at the Fee Machine (card only, NO CASH) for each vehicle.
- Tables under shelter cannot be moved.
Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface water acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Ellijay is approximately 30 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, along with other amenities. Of special note, Ellijay is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia and has several apple houses/orchards as well as a scenic downtown area with mulitiple shops in the square.
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.
Contact Information
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975 Powerhouse Road Chatsworth GA 30705
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 706-334-2248
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Carters Dam Road; turn right onto Marina Road; turn left onto Cove Road and enter park.
Damsite
359 Cove Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
