Lake Seminole

Overview

Lake Seminole is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Sneads, Florida. The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River systems. Construction of this muti-purpose project began in 1947 and was completed in 1957. Lake Seminole borders both Georgia and Florida and has 37,500 acres of water and over 18,000 acres of surrounding land.

Things to Do at Lake Seminole

Camping Opportunities

Lake Seminole offers 5 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

Chattahoochee Park

Price:: $60 per night
Rating:: 3.0 stars (2 reviews)

Eastbank

Price:: $14 - $50 per night
Rating:: 4.6 stars (1586 reviews)

Faceville Landing Park

Price:: $60 per night

Hales Landing Park

Price:: $60 per night

Rays Lake Park

Price:: $60 per night

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Lake Seminole include:

Nearby Activities

Biking
Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Lake Seminole is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

From Tallahassee, FL, 42 mi W on US 90 to Chattahoochee, FL, to North on Decatur Street 1 mi. Decatur Street becomes Booster Club Road, the dam and visitor center are on the left (2382 Booster Club Road).

GPS Coordinates: 30.70449200000000, -84.86375500000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (229) 662-2001

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