Short answer
Dames Ferry is a 30-site state campground on Lake Juliette in Monroe County, near Juliette, overseen by High Falls State Park. The state page lists no park hours or rates. Checked on gastateparks.org.
The only campground on 3,600-acre Lake Juliette, with 30 sites and many waterfront views. Anglers go for bream, crappie, bass and perch, and boats are limited to 25 horsepower.
Dames Ferry hours
- No park hours are published on the state page. Reservations line: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Eastern).
What it costs
- The state page lists no day-use or campsite rate for this campground. Reserve online through Georgia State Parks or call 800-864-7275 for the current rate.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Location: the only campground on 3,600-acre Lake Juliette; High Falls State Park oversees it. The nearby town of Juliette is the setting of the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.
- Address: 9546 GA Hwy. 87, Juliette, GA 31046
- County: Monroe (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS: 33.04371, -83.75820 (directions in Google Maps)
- Site: 478-994-7945
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/DamesFerry
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (478-994-7945) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Dames Ferry
Facilities the park lists: 30 tent, trailer and RV campsites; Waterfront campsites; Picnic shelters.
Things to do: Fishing for bream, crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, redear and perch; Boating (25 horsepower limit); Aquacycle rental.
Events coming up near Dames Ferry
- On now through Nov 1: Dickey Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities, Musella (about 23 miles away, from $14)
- Oct 22 – Oct 29: Haunts and History on the Hill, Macon (about 16 miles away)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Central Georgia Greek Festival, Macon (about 16 miles away, free)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Fried Green Tomato Festival, Juliette (about 5 miles away)
- Oct 24: Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, Macon (about 16 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Trucks and Treats, Macon (about 16 miles away, free)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Jones County), about 2 miles away
- Indian Springs State Park (state park, Butts County), about 17 miles away
- High Falls State Park (state park, Monroe County), about 18 miles away
- Griswoldville Battlefield (state-run battlefield, Jones County), about 21 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region
Source: the Dames Ferry page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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