Dockery Lake Recreation Area

North Georgia Mountains, Georgia

Small Official Campground

Official Source Backed

Part of the North Georgia Mountains collection · 12 places in this region

11 sites

Gravel

No reservation

Typically open April through October.

Tent Only

Best for: backpacking, solitude, fishing

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Tucked against a quiet mountain lake with direct access to the Appalachian Trail, Dockery Lake is one of the best-kept secrets in the Dahlonega area. Eleven walk-in tent sites sit under a canopy of hardwoods — no hookups, no generators, just vault toilets and fire rings by the water. The gravel access road off GA-60 is manageable by passenger car, and the first-come-first-served policy rewards early Friday arrivals. No swimming in the small lake, but the AT trailhead is steps away.

Camper Notes

If you want to fall asleep next to a mountain lake and wake up on the AT without driving to a trailhead, Dockery Lake is your spot. It's the rare campground that feels remote but is only a short drive north of Dahlonega.

Directions & Access

Directions

Off GA-60 north of Dahlonega. Follow signs from the highway.

Road/Access Notes

Gravel access road, manageable by passenger car.

Vehicle Notes

Passenger car OK.

Warnings & Notes

First come, first served. Small lake — no swimming.

Amenities

vault toiletspicnic tablesfire ringslake accesstrail access

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Last verified: 2025-01-15