Sawnee
- 60
- sites
- Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
- 60 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,110 ft
- Near CummingSidney Lanier Recreation Area
Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 11 million people come to visit.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Sawnee
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°
11 wet
Feb
56° / 33°
11 wet
Mar
63° / 40°
11 wet
Apr
72° / 46°
10 wet
May
79° / 56°
10 wet
Jun
85° / 64°
11 wet
Jul
89° / 67°
11 wet
Aug
88° / 67°
10 wet
Sep
82° / 60°
8 wet
Oct
73° / 49°
8 wet
Nov
63° / 39°
8 wet
Dec
54° / 34°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumming 2n, GA, 4.6 mi away at 1,140 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Sawnee
60 sites for tent and RV camping