No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Woodring Day Use Area Shelter continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 178 open for online reservation · 4 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 104 fall on weekdays and 74 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 shelter is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 shelter is available for both dates. New Year: 1 shelter is available for both dates.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Shelter | 178 |
This shelter currently has 178 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | 178 | 161 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +166 more |
About Woodring Day Use Area Shelter
Overview
Woodring Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and picnicking.
Recreation
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone.
Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish.
Hikers come to take advantage of the Amadahy and the Oak Ridge hiking trails that are both located along Woodring Branch Rd.
Picnickers have several tables to choose from in the Day Use area, each with a stationary grill. There is one large picnic shelter available to rent on this website.
Camping is available in the nearby Woodring Branch campground that boasts electricity hookups for RVs. There is also a primitive campgound for tent camping and a boat-in campground for the adventurous.
Facilities
Woodring Day Use Area provides boaters with a launch ramp with two lanes and courtesy dock. The area also provides ample picnic sites and restrooms. The shelter (CL-11) seating capacity is 50 people maximum and parking capacity of 25 vehicles.
Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Getting there
From Atlanta: Take Interstate 75 North until Exit 293, turn right onto Georgia Highway 411 North, travel approximately 30 miles; take a right onto Georgia Highway 136 East; proceed across railroad tracks; turn left onto Old Highway 411 North, continue approximately six (6) miles and turn right onto Highway 76, travel approximately 3.5 miles and turn right onto Woodring Branch Road; proceed almost five (5) miles and continue straight into Woodring Branch Day Use Area. Woodring 5600 Woodring Branch Road Ellijay, GA 30540
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Woodring Day Use Area Shelter?
Reservations for Woodring Day Use Area Shelter are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 178 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (97.3%), though availability can change. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which month has the most availability at Woodring Day Use Area Shelter?
December 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Woodring Day Use Area Shelter?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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