“We are certainly pleased to be able to open this park and make it available to our citizens,” said Director of Parks and Recreation, Jerry Kinsey. “Last year alone the campground had 14,653 visitations, so it is clearly an important facility to our community.”

The park is slated to open on June 19 and remain open through October 8. There are over 110 campsites at the park, which is located at 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road in Cumming. The campground features a beach and swim area, boat ramp with courtesy dock, group campsites with picnic shelters, tent camping areas and campsites with water and 30 amp power hookups.

Daily fees for use of the campground are as follows:

• 30 amp electric site with water - $24.00
• Tent camping site with no hookups - $16.00
• Group camping site north - $150.00
• Group camping site south - $130.00
• Visitor fee - $2.00
• Dump station - $10.00

Check in times are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check out time is 3:00 p.m. The park gates are locked from 10:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

Campsites may be reserved up to seven days in advance with full payment made in person at the campground. Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, check or money order. The phone numbers for Shady Grove Campground are 770.205.6849 and 770.205.6850.

The rules and regulations for Shady Grove Campground are as follows:

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Registration: all campers and their visitors must register at the park’s entry station.
• Campsite occupancy is limited to a maximum of eight people and three vehicles. Due to limited parking, only one camper trailer or motor home is allowed per site. All tents must be placed on the designated impact area.
• Visitors of registered campers must depart the campground by 9:30 p.m. or when the camper checks out prior to this time.
• Check out time is 3:00 p.m. An additional fee will be charged for late departure.
• Check in times for reservations are guaranteed after 4:00 p.m.
• Length of stay is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period. Minors: only adults (18 years or older) may rent a campsite.
• Minors may not be left in the campground without adult supervision.
• Motorized vehicles operated by visitors in the park must have a license tag and be operated by licensed drivers. Vehicles may not be operated or parked off the roadway.
• Garbage should be deposited at the dumpsters located throughout the park.
• Grey water: The discharge of grey water and sewage is prohibited. Please use the dump station.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Unreasonable or excessive noise at any time is prohibited.

The county recently signed a 25-year lease with the Corps, with the county operating and maintaining the campground for the duration of the lease. The county also currently leases from the Corps Charleston Park and Young Deer Creek Park.