at Carters Lake  

Come enjoy a variety of recreation activities while visiting Carters Lake Day Use Areas. Carters Lake has eight day-use areas which offer a variety of recreation facilities. Day use areas are located at Woodring Branch, Doll Mountain, Harris Branch, Ridgeway, N&S Re-regulation Areas, North Bank, Damsite, and Visitor Center. In addition to individual picnic tables which are free, large picnic shelters that can accommodate groups can be reserved in advance for a $30.00 or $50.00 fee by calling the project office at (706)334-2248. Harris Branch Park has a public beach open from early May through Labor Day. Use caution when swimming there are no lifeguards at Harris Branch.  A $4.00 per vehicle use fee is charged at most day use areas at Carters Lake. Fees can be paid at self deposit fee vaults or at staffed entrance stations. Visitors may also purchase an Annual Pass that allows vehicles to gain access at no cost to Corps day use areas.