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Access Site GA

Cotton Hill Campground

Chattahoochee River - Lake Walter F. George Cemochechobee Creek Chattahoochee River

Source: georgia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Fort Gaines, GA
County: Clay
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.63757680, -85.04630241
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About This Access Site
The Cotton Hill Campground on the shores of Lake Walter F. George provides excellent access for kayakers, canoeists, and small boat owners. The campground features a well-maintained boat ramp, making it easy to launch your craft directly into the Chattahoochee River.

Lake Walter F. George is an 85-mile reservoir on the Chattahoochee River, offering ample opportunities for recreational boating and paddling. The lake is generally calm and wide, making it well-suited for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boats. Anglers will also find the lake to be a prime fishing destination.

Amenities at the Cotton Hill Campground include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, and a fish cleaning station. The campground also features two playgrounds and a group picnic shelter. Campsites provide electric, water, and sewer hookups. Whether you're planning a day trip or an extended stay, the Cotton Hill Campground is an excellent option for those looking to access the scenic Chattahoochee River and Lake Walter F. George.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.

Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.


Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake.Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an...

Overview
Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.

Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.


Click here for a virtual tour of the many facilities at Walter F. George Lake.Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.


The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.Facilities
The campground offers 91 sites with electric and water and 10 primitive sites with electric and group water.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Younger campers love the park's two playgrounds. A group picnic shelter is available on a first come, first served basis.Natural Features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area.

The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (229) 768-3061 or call (229) 768-2516 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.

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Walter F. George Lake Located within
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