COTTON HILL
federal · FORT GAINES, GA
- dump station0.7 mi
- fuel station3.4 mi

USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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, 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. 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. Contact Info For local information, please call (229) 768-3061 or call (229) 768-2516 for general information.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 0.7 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 3.4 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 4.9 mi
grocery
Rubo's
- 0.2 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.5 mi
attraction
Bird Blind
- 0.2 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- 427 EUFAULA ROAD · FORT GAINES, GA 39851
Reservations & demand
May weekends are typically reserved about 35 days ahead.
Based on 253 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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