PLEASE NOTE: Because of the drought situation and the extremely low water levels, the decision has been made to suspend all waterfront activities at Camps Lanier and Otaki until further notice.

Council Operated Campsites

Camping is always better when you have a lot of options for activities. Both Council-operated campsites have fire rings and tent sites, as well as picnic and bathroom facilities.

Since both sites are located on lakes, campers have swimming and canoeing opportunities. Keep in mind that there are not full-time lifeguards at either site, so if you'll be doing any of these water-related activities you'll need to have a waterfront certified lifeguard and small watercraft certified person present when doing these activities. Lifeguard and small watercraft training is available through the Council.

Camp Lanier
Camp Lanier on Lake Lanier, which is leased by the council from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is available for both day and night events and camp. The camp can accommodate up to 200 persons for day camps/events or up to 100 persons for overnight camping. Amenities include a 20'x60' open-air roofed pavilion with picnic tables; a campfire ring with seating, restroom facilities with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers; electricity; two smaller picnic shelters with water spigots and fire rings; a platform tent area; a floating dock; and a beach area.

Camp Lanier Campsite Registration Form

Camp Otaki
Camp Otaki on Lake Hartwell, which is leased by the council from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers several camp areas and common facilities. The camp is available for use by one or more troops at the same time. The camp will accommodate a maximum of 70 persons (overnight) or a maximum of 140 (day only) when using the entire facility. Amenities include a troop house, shower house, three camping areas, a lakeshore beach area, a floating dock and fire rings. Swimming and canoeing is available.

The troop house, which is located near the center of camp, has electricity, a refrigerator, a cold water sink, ceiling fans, some storage space, the camp telephone and a front porch. The shower house contains three shower stalls with hot and cold water and lights.

The Blueberry Hill camp area is primarily for tent camping and beginning backpacking. Picnic tables, a fire ring, a two-seat latrine and water are available at the site, which is .3 of a mile from the troop house.

The Daisy Hill camp area is located behind the main troop house and is designated for tent camping. It's closeness to the troop house makes it an ideal place for first-time campers. A two-seat latrine and water are available at this site.

Squirrels Nests 1 and 2 are open-air, roofed sleeping platforms that are used instead of tents. A three-seat latrine and picnic shelter with table are a short walk away, but water must be brought in for on-site use. Squirrels Nests are more appropriate for older Girl Scout troops.

Camp Otaki Campsite Registration Form

Reserving a Campsite
To reserve a campsite for your troop, complete the appropriate forms listed above, print and mail to Patti Lester, with reservation fee, at the Gainesville Office. Make sure to fill in ALL the blanks.