LIZELLA LODGING FIELD GUIDE
McGee Lodge — Creekside Gathering at Camp Martha Johnston
An indoor event lodge in Lizella with a large fireplace, commercial kitchen and a porch overlooking the creek, offered for all-day use and practical for organized group events.
McGee Lodge — Creekside Gathering at Camp Martha Johnston.
McGee Lodge at Camp Martha Johnston is an indoor gathering hall centered on a large fireplace, with bathrooms, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a porch that looks out over the creek — a contained, creekside setting for daylong events.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Indoor gathering hall with a fireplace
A roomy indoor hall anchored by a large fireplace and supporting bathrooms provides the core event space at McGee Lodge.
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
The lodge includes a commercial-grade kitchen for event catering; anyone operating the kitchen must have completed and passed the ServSafe Food Protection Management Exam or an equivalent credential.
Porch overlooking the creek
A porch off the main hall faces the creek, giving groups a simple outdoor vantage to complement the indoor gathering space.
What the day feels like
What a day at McGee Lodge feels like
A visit is organized around a central indoor hall — a place to convene, warm up by the fireplace and move between the kitchen and the porch overlooking the creek. The facility is configured for daylong use, with built-in services (bathrooms and a commercial kitchen) that support catered events and group programming.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this venue suits — and what to verify before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bookings are offered as all-day access; the published duration is 12 hours. Confirm start and end times with the operator when you reserve.
If you plan to operate the commercial kitchen, you must have completed and passed the ServSafe Food Protection Management Exam or an equivalent certification; bring any event-specific supplies not provided by the lodge.
The stated total capacity is 100 people; use that figure when arranging seating, catering and safety planning.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the maximum capacity at McGee Lodge?
The lodge has a total capacity of 100 people.
How long is a standard booking?
Bookings are provided as all-day access with a duration of 12 hours.
Is there a commercial kitchen on site?
Yes — McGee Lodge includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen.
Do I need any certification to use the kitchen?
Yes — anyone operating the commercial kitchen must have completed and passed the ServSafe Food Protection Management Exam or an equivalent credential.
What amenities are included in the lodge?
The lodge features an indoor gathering hall with a large fireplace, bathrooms, a commercial kitchen and a porch overlooking the creek.
Who operates McGee Lodge?
The site is operated by Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia - Camp Martha Johnston.