Nice campground... And the Camp Manager is not very communicative... I intend to stay here again…read morenext year but I don't think I'll be invited back since I ran out of money and couldn't give a 30 day notice. I'm pissed about losing my $400 deposit.

Great campground. Well taken care of and the manager is great . He is always willing to help out if…read moreyou need him . Never had any problems here . It's quite and safe

I wanted to wait a few days before writing this review -- truthfully, I wanted to wait until after…read morewe checked out. I dreaded the retribution of Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Farmer, the campground manager, which I was sure would follow. Our church group had been looking forward to this camping trip for nearly a year. I've personally camped at Bald Ridge Creek Campground many times and never had a single issue -- until now. Our church typically takes two group trips a year at another Forsyth County campground, but this year, we decided to rent nine sites at Bald Ridge. Even Cindy seemed excited that we were coming! We're a Baptist group -- not exactly known for our wild nights. We sing, we fellowship, and we're back in our campers by 10 p.m. But according to "Queen Cindy," you'd think we were a pack of college kids throwing keg parties. Our crime? An evening of worship and fellowship -- a small keyboard, a guitar, and around 50 people spread over three campsites for a couple of hours each night. Cindy declared it an "event" (apparently forbidden) and told us we couldn't do it again and threatened to make us all leave. She also banned us from eating together -- saying we could gather while serving food but had to disperse to our own campsites immediately once we got our plates. The only actual rule violation came from one site where a tent wasn't put up right away. Cindy seized on that excuse to call dispatch and have three sheriff's deputies sent to "deal with" our peaceful group of families, children, and worshipers. To their credit, the deputies couldn't have been kinder, yet embarrassed that they even had to be there. They laughed at the situation, noting they're called out to the campground frequently because of Cindy's pettiness and made-up rules. They said our little keyboard -- which Cindy had described like it was a baby grand piano -- was no problem at all. They simply advised us to set up the tent and let her stomp it out. Cindy even claimed that someone had called the Corps of Engineers to report us -- at 7:00 p.m., during the government shutdown, when the office wasn't even open. For context, Cindy lives at the campground for free as part of her role as host. It's time for someone new to take over. She also wears a body camera and records campers (which is legal, I know), but as a county employee, those recordings are public record. We'll continue to pray without ceasing for her -- that the Lord softens her heart. But until then, I can't recommend Bald Ridge Creek Campground to anyone who values fair treatment, hospitality, or simple human kindness.

Everything about this campground is great, from the beauty of Lake Lanier to the incredible sites…read moreand of course the professional management team that excels in your expectations! We have been happy campers here for the last 23 years. Thank you Cindy Farmer and team for your hospitality!

Except for the fact that there is no store, no bathrooms, no showers, no laundry, no rentals, no…read moreplayground (no kids!), this place was amazing! Beautiful pond for catch and release, gorgeous grounds, path around lake, quiet and peaceful. Great place for adults to hang out and just enjoy nature. I was sad to say goodbye to all the fish, turtles, ducks and geese. This place is what camping should be as a respite.

My husband and I were pretty impressed with this place. We got a spot right next to the lake, also…read morenext to the grassy knoll. My dogs couldn't wait to play in that grass everyday. Everyone living there was super friendly. I just loved all the places to walk our dogs. We felt safe, and the staff was inviting. Love how it's location was off the beaten path but close to Alpharetta. Highly recommend. Thank you for our stay!

Nice, well kept campground. Lots of space for each site and the hosts were great!…read more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnRqLIuydE

Great lakefront views and swimming access. Super friendly staff. Very clean. We went during the…read moreweek and it was peaceful. Lovely sunrises!

A hidden staycation opportunity that flies under the radar. Known for their boating and lake…read moreactivities but the other side offers a relaxed environment. Lodge/hotel lodging with spacious rooms with the treat of a Keurig in each room. A truly heated pool with poolside service or indoor or patio eating. Onsite restaurant with outdoor lake views offering buffet breakfast and menu dinners. A coffee nook offering fresh coffee/lattes along with patries. The topper is an onsite spa. Plenty of options on the property with golf, pickle ball, game room and water park.

I'm very surprised Lake Lanier has so few reviews. After all, it was one of the water sport venues…read moreof the 1996 Olympics, one of the most popular summertime destinations in the state. Most any warm season holiday is celebrated at Lake Lanier making it a popular place for vacation rental homes. Here you can go boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, as well as experience a fabulous fireworks show in the summer or Christmas lights and snow sleds in the winter. There is a spa, a beach, a waterpark, a luxury resort and good times @ Margaritaville. You can rent jet skis, go horseback riding, charter a fishing boat, rent a house boat, go camping or take a hot air balloon ride nearby. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and named for Confederate Army poet Sidney Lanier. Its primary purpose was for flood control and water supplies and has a water volume of about 1,049,400 acre-ft. The narrative will tell you its construction destroyed more than 50,000 acres of farmland and displaced more than 250 families, 15 businesses, and relocated 20 cemeteries along with their corpses in the process. But I want to pause here and dive a little deeper under the surface of its waters and introduce you to: [ OSCARVILLE, GEORGIA ] "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." ― Oscar Wilde Lake Lanier is partially located in Forsyth county. It is a county that prided itself on not having black residence so much that Oprah came to film an episode of her Emmy Award-winning talk show here in 1987 (trigger warning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WErjPmFulQ0 The show makes mention that "no black person had lived in the county for 75 years", which was a direct reference to a predominantly African-American community known as Oscarville. It was home to 1,100 black people prior to a racial conflict in 1912 which was so brutally violent that it caused blacks to flee the county... even those who were landowners. "According to Elliot Jaspin, a historian and journalist quoted by the Digital Library of Georgia and the New Georgia Encyclopedia, only about 24 of the nearly 40 Black landowners in Forsyth County at the time were able to sell their land. The other properties have no record of sale, and some believe the abandoned land was simply taken by White residents." - The Times Oscarville began as a small farming town around 1870, but after so many fled the county in 1912, it was practically a ghost town. Those still claiming ownership of their land either had it seized or were "asked" to to forfeit their land to build the Buford Dam by Newport Dam Development according to an article published on April 6, 2021 by The Signal. Prior to the violence, Oscarville was actually known for its agricultural prowess in fighting off the boll weevil infestation that hindered many farm crops and enriching the soil with chicken feces. A technique that has been duplicated to this day to revive poor farming/gardening soil. "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." ― Aldous Huxley [ MUST WATCH ] Link to Oscarville | The Town Submerged by Lake Lanier (Intrigued Mind): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifMKfBO_R6s [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Lake Lanier is a beautiful lake and a rich resource for Atlanta. It provides approx. 70% of the drinking water for Metro Atlanta as well as power, recreation and businesses. But there is more than what meets the eye as you look across its glistening surface. An entire town is buried by its waters and has been nearly forgotten, and the hard truth is this is not an isolated story. There are several other towns across the country who suffered the same fate. They include: Kowaliga (Benson), Alabama Seneca Village In New York City Susannah, Alabama and Vanport, Oregon The story of Lake Lanier and Oscarville will be featured in an upcoming TV series called Oscarville - Below the Surface. Here is the link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVux8Y96cok Thanks for reading. 2022 / 59 #BlackHistorySeries

We visited right before Memorial Day weekend- apparently the activities are only open on the…read moreweekend- so we mostly hung around our campsite. The whole Margaritaville Lake Lanier vibe is to just play on the water and chill. We finally found the kayak and paddle board rental on the last day- you have to walk past the restaurant and go to it in person, there's no phone number (at least that we found). It was relaxing- probably won't go back in the down season.

We just need a little Changes in Attitudes at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Lanier Island. Enjoy…read moreyear-round accommodations like RV sites, glamping, and their beautiful cabins like the one, changed in attitudes, John and I stayed in when visiting Margaritaville at Lanier Islands for License to Chill Snow Island! It is just down the street from the decked out water park and dining so you can make a whole weekend or getaway out of it! About Changes in Attitude: This cute little one bedroom cabin has it all! You have a spacious den and full kitchen area to relax and dine in. The ceilings are beautifully lined wood and makes it feel even bigger. Down the hall is a full bathroom and a set of bunkbeds! Climb up the ladder to the spacious loft, great for extra guests!! In the back is the bedroom with queen bed and closet space! One of the biggest perks about this little cutie, is the view of the lake! It is stunning at all hours, especially sunset which you can watch from the patio or from the beach below. We lined the beach area and especially the fire pits for some nighttime fun! The staff is super friendly and helpful at check in.

This was such a beautiful area for camping. There are many spots that are waterfront. The areas…read morefor tents are flat and gravel based. They provide a picnic table, fire pit, and non propane grill. We really enjoyed our time there and I loved that this campsite is family friendly. They follow their policies and keep an eye out on the campsites. They have quiet time policies, so you don't need to be blasted out by someone else's music or any parties. This is perfect for families like us, but not ideal for the young and single folks who want to party it up during camping. It was so quiet and serene. They have several bathrooms with showers (very clean and looked after) and an area to drop your trash so that you don't have to leave it near your campsite. Overall, 5 stars and we look forward to returning.

Wonderfully maintained campground. Clean and friendly people. Close enough to a lot of good…read morerestaurants and stores but nice and far away feeling at the same time. Camp sites very nice and bath houses extremely clean! Highly recommend!

My family and friends just got back from an amazing vacation. We had 5 boys with us ranging from 6…read moreyears old to 12 years old. Water park was amazing-all slides were open for us when we went. Some rides are single and a lot were double tube, which makes it a blast! The sand was pristine, soft and clean! My 6 year old was able to go on all rides except we didn't try the Intimidator & Triple Threat (thrill level 5) BUT the older boys loved it! The life guards were lively and fun-had red white and blue hats and girls had sparkles and festive. Each ride my little one went on, they all would cheer and give high 5's! We stayed on the beach part and rented a Palapa. The Palapa gave shade for the entire family (10). All food and snack places open!!! Pizza, ice cream, dip n dots, tiki bars-yes plural, restaurants. Also, restrooms directly behind the Palapas!!!! Mushroom watering were replaced with cool surfboard cool and rinse stations- If that wasnt enough you can hop right behind the rinse stations to Parakeet Springs, which we did a walk through to MANY time to mini water falls-buckets of water (like the mushrooms), sprinklers and plenty of places to cool of. Lastly they also give teacher, first responder/nurse and military discounts if you mention it when purchasing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!! THANK YOU best time ever!

10/10! We went several times this summer! This place is extremely safe for kids to go from slide to…read moreslide and I have always left my belongings on my chair and they've never been touched. It's a chill water park in comparison to White Water. The crowd is catered to more families versus wild teenagers running around. I highly recommend Finn's up for a nice day with your kids. Only complaint is their pizza could be better lol

A hidden gem in Cumming right by the lake! A friend of mine told me about this park a few years…read moreago, and it's become a favorite of mine to visit, especially in the Fall! Heads up, you will feel like you're driving into a neighborhood but rest assured, you're in the right spot! It leads you right to the entrance, and there is tons of parking available. There's a trailhead sign as well which is helpful. Gorgeous views of the lake on every side of the park, with plenty of trails in and around the park. Every time I visit, it's always very quiet and serene, and there's a little beach/island that is all dried out now that you can go walk out on which is cool. Anytime I need to destress, a walk around here instantly does the trick!

This is a super cute park. There is no playground so definitely be aware of that but it is a nice…read moreplace to chill at the lake.

Shady grove rv park not a very good friendly place to live the management will talk about their…read moreclients behind their backs and it would be just general gossip people walking around all hours of the night got kids living 4 to 5 kids for trailer in this RV park you've got non licensed people working on the electrical boxes going to each individual Ave when you're working on that major power you're supposed to be certified ann just in general it's just the drama tyson place to live.ann just in general it's just the drama tyson place to live. I would not wish this RV park on anybody

Clem A. is an idiot in my opinion, he was evicted from here. It was so nasty in the camper when he…read moreskipped out owing money, I don't see how anyone could live like that!