Weekend availability at Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 16, 3:54 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Limited1/1 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter?
as of September 17Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 1
- Electric sites
- 1
- Max rig length
- 12 ft
About this campground
Overview Doll Mountain Day Use 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 nice day away. Doll Mountain Day Use has a two-lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier. There is a shelter that can be reserved for big family events. 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.Facilities Doll Mountain Day Use Area provides a two lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms and a fishing pier. Shelter (CL-12) 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 20 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities.
Getting there
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 5 miles and turn left onto State Highway 382; continue 3 miles and turn left onto Doll Mountain Road; turn right onto Carters Landing Way and follow road all the way into the park. Doll Mountain 575 Carters Landing Way Ellijay, GA 30540
Activities
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- DAY USE AREA
- KAYAKING
- FISHING
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