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Dockery Lake Recreation Area

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Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep within the mountains 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA. Dockery Lake Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking and fishing for all ages. The Dockery Lake Campground is small and located right along the banks of Dockery Lake.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • trailhead

    Woody Gap Trailhead

    1.4 mi
  • attraction

    Chestatee Overlook

    0.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Dockery Lake

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: CHESTATEE OVERLOOK in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Nearest mapped segment is classed for Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong — check current MVUM before driving.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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