Duckett Mill
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- Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
- 111 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,110 ft
- Near GainesvilleSidney Lanier Recreation Area
Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours14 mi away
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Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Duckett Mill
Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
51° / 31°
10 wet
Feb
55° / 34°
10 wet
Mar
63° / 40°
10 wet
Apr
71° / 47°
9 wet
May
78° / 56°
9 wet
Jun
85° / 64°
10 wet
Jul
88° / 68°
10 wet
Aug
86° / 67°
9 wet
Sep
81° / 61°
7 wet
Oct
72° / 50°
8 wet
Nov
62° / 40°
8 wet
Dec
54° / 34°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gainesville, GA, 4.1 mi away at 1,170 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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