Carters Lake, Georgia
Photo: United States. Army. Corps Of Engineers.… · Public domain

Carters Lake

Gilmer County, GA2,972 acres View on map Directions
Water temp
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No reading
Clarity
13.8 ft
Very clear
Lake level
1073 ft
USGS gauge · Recent reading · 2026-10-11T08:15:00.000-04:00
Today
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no verified recent readings

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Public boat ramps

6 public access locations on Carters Lake listed by state agencies, with facilities where reported. Check the source for current access conditions.

Dam Site

Directions
3 launch lanes1 dockRestroom

Doll Mountain Camping Area

Directions
2 launch lanes1 dockRestroom

Doll Mountain Day Use Area

Directions
2 launch lanes1 dockRestroom

Ridgeway

Directions
2 launch lanes1 dock

Woodring Branch Camping Area

Directions
1 launch lane1 dockRestroom

Woodring Branch Day Use Area

Directions
2 launch lanes1 dockRestroom

Source: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division · public boating access areas

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Where this data comes from

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U.S. Geological Survey (NWIS)
Water temperature & lake level · gauge 02381400
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Water Quality Portal
Secchi-disk water clarity
2025-10-15
Surface area
2,972 acres · cited research
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