Gainesville, GA

Duckett Mill

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.

Recreation

Duckett Mill Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing, swimming and bike riding. On the lake there are opportunities for wake boarding, kayaking, boating and much more. There's also a swimming beach and a boat ramp (located just outside the campground) avaliable for campers.

Facilities

The campground boasts 97 sites with water and electric hookup plus 14 tent-only sites. Restrooms/showerhouses, laundry facilities and a playground are among the amenities here.

Natural Features

Lake Lanier's expansive 38,000 surface water acres touches five counties in northern Georgia. The lake, surrounded by rolling farmland, is just 1 hour from Atlanta.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Don Carter State Park for birding and hiking opportunities, or climb Sawnee Mountain at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve for breathtaking views of the area. The nearby cities of Dawsonville, Dalonega and Gainesville provide a wide variety of leisure activities.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (770) 532-9802 to speak with local staff.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.49°34°JJanuary: average high 49°F, average low 34°F57°39°FFebruary: average high 57°F, average low 39°F64°45°MMarch: average high 64°F, average low 45°F71°51°AApril: average high 71°F, average low 51°F77°61°MMay: average high 77°F, average low 61°F85°68°JJune: average high 85°F, average low 68°F87°72°JJuly: average high 87°F, average low 72°F85°70°AAugust: average high 85°F, average low 70°F80°64°SSeptember: average high 80°F, average low 64°F72°55°OOctober: average high 72°F, average low 55°F62°46°NNovember: average high 62°F, average low 46°F54°39°DDecember: average high 54°F, average low 39°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Lake Sidney Lanier

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Sidney Lanier, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.51°JJanuary: average water temperature 51°F53°FFebruary: average water temperature 53°F57°MMarch: average water temperature 57°F54°AApril: average water temperature 54°F59°MMay: average water temperature 59°F64°JJune: average water temperature 64°F67°JJuly: average water temperature 67°F69°AAugust: average water temperature 69°F69°SSeptember: average water temperature 69°F67°OOctober: average water temperature 67°F60°NNovember: average water temperature 60°F55°DDecember: average water temperature 55°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 39 field-sample stations

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