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Old Federal Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
84[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
64 ft[3]
Sites with electric
65[4]

Old Federal is a campground in Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers[5]. Recreation.gov lists 84 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 58 standard electric sites, 12 tent only nonelectric sites, 7 walk to sites, 5 RV electric sites and 2 tent only electric sites[1]. Per its site details, 63 sites accept an RV or trailer and 79 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 64 feet[3]. Recreation.gov site details show 65 sites with electric hookups (50 amp) and 64 with water hookups, and none with sewer hookups[4]. Check-in is 3:00 PM[7]. Check-out is 1:00 PM[8]. Recreation.gov also marks 5 of the 84 sites as accessible[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 84
Site types[1] 58 standard electric, 12 tent only nonelectric, 7 walk to, 5 rv electric, 2 tent only electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[9] 5
Hookups[4] electric 65, water 64, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 64 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 63 sites, tent at 79 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 3:00 PM
Check-out[8] 1:00 PM
People per site[11] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Old Federal Campground?
Yes, Old Federal can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Recreation.gov also lists a phone number for reservations, 1-877-444-6777[12].
Does Old Federal allow dogs?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 84 campsites with this detail listed[10]. Counts are per listed record, so check the official page.
Does Old Federal have hookups?
Recreation.gov site details show 65 sites with electric hookups (50 amp) and 64 with water hookups[4]. It lists 0 sites with sewer hookups[4].
What is the longest RV Old Federal allows?
The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 64 feet[3]. Limits vary by site.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 84 overnight campsites at Old Federal: 58 standard electric, 12 tent only nonelectric, 7 walk to, 5 rv electric, 2 tent only electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Old Federal can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Old Federal: 64 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Old Federal per Recreation.gov site details: 65 sites with electric hookups (50 amp), 64 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 84 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Old Federal is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Old Federal: 63 sites accept an RV or trailer and 79 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Old Federal on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Old Federal on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. 5 of the 84 campsites at Old Federal are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Old Federal: yes at all 84 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Old Federal: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.