SAWNEE

Address 3200 BUFORD DAM ROAD, CUMMING, GA, 30041-0567
StateGA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone770-887-0592
Emailbrent.j.cossette@usace.army.mil

Amenities

🔥 CAMPFIRE RINGS
🌳 Shade
🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🚰 Water Hookup: No, Yes
📌 Electricity Hookup: 30, 50, N/A
👥 Max Num of People: 8–16
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚶 Site Access: Hike-In
🕒 Checkout Time: 1:00 PM
🕒 Checkin Time: 3:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–85
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2–4
📌 Tent Pad: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 Site Length: 54–97
📌 GRILLS: Y
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront, Lakefront,Riverfront, Riverfront
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
📌 Fire Pit: Y
Accessible Sites: 3 of 60
📅 Reservable Sites: 58 of 60
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Overview

Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming.
The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit.

Recreation

Sawnee Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:18 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)