State Park

Dames Ferry Campground

Monroe County, Georgia
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
30 campsites
Official site
gastateparks.org(478) 994-7945

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Dames Ferry Campground is a state park in Monroe County, about 17 miles north of Macon-Bibb County.

The park supports boating and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites).

Pets

Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.

Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).

Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Georgia park passes

  • Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
  • Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
  • Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details

From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
800-864-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites30—
Camping details from the park

30 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BoatingFishingCamping

Boating and paddling

Boating -- 25 HP Limit

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic shelters

Water

  • Boat ramp

Camping

  • RV camping

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

  • Campsite: #21
  • Campground Comfort Station: Yes
  • Day Use Restrooms: Yes
  • Picnic Shelters: Yes
  • Docks: Boat rental dock
  • Playgrounds: Yes

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
9546 GA Hwy. 87
Juliette, GA 31046
Nearest town
Macon-Bibb County — about 17 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
33.0437, -83.7582
Phone
(478) 994-7945

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
2.1 mi east (straight line)
Indian Springs State Park
17 mi northwest (straight line)
High Falls State Park
17.8 mi northwest (straight line)
Griswoldville Battlefield
21.1 mi southeast (straight line)
Hard Labor Creek State Park
43.8 mi north (straight line)
Panola Mountain State Park
46.7 mi northwest (straight line)
Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site
55 mi west (straight line)
Hamburg State Park
57.8 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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