Discover Camping in Georgia

• Cumberland Island National Seashore

  National Park Service

  Near Saint Marys, Georgia

  

  St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature. Natives, missionaries, enslaved African Americans and Wealthy Industrialists all walked he...

• Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Auburn, Georgia

  

  Recreation Activities  - A comprehensive list of all recreation opportunities across the national forest, grouped by type of activity or by Ranger District . Frequently Asked Questions  - Got questions about the forest? Please take a look here before you pick up the phone. You'll probably ...

• Amity Recreation Area

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Lincolnton, Georgia

  

  Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area...

• Allatoona Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Cartersville, Georgia

  

  Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, more than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming and other water sports, and observing the abundant wildlife along t...

• Bald Ridge Creek

  Lake Sidney Lanier

  Near Cumming, Georgia

  

  Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for fantastic fishing and boating on the beautiful reservoir in northern Georgia.Bald Ridge Creek Campground offers many...

• Below Dam South Carolina

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Appling, Georgia

  

  Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park just below J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. The park is located on Power Plant Road just off South Carolina State Highway 221 near the Visitor Center. The Savannah River offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities....

• Big Hart (Day-Use Shelter)

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Thomson, Georgia

  

  Big Hart Day Use Shelter is located in Big Hart Recreation Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is just off Highway 78 between the towns of Washington and Thomson, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hikin...

• Big Hart Campground

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Thomson, Georgia

  

  Big Hart Campground is located at the confluence of Big Creek and Hart Creek on the western end of beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake, the largest Corps of Engineers lake project east of the Mississippi River. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water s...

• Big Oaks

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Hartwell, Georgia

  

  Big Oaks Recreation Area is a 12 acre gently sloping site with good grass cover and scattered pine and hardwood trees throughout.. . . The area experiences high levels of intense public use during peak recreation season and serves to host numerous large special events annually, e.g. Hartwell Dam Ru...

• Bolding Mill

  Lake Sidney Lanier

  Near Gainesville, Georgia

  

  Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility. Visitors will enjoy fishing and boating on the lake as well as the lush picnic area and large swimming beach, perfect for families.The l...

• Bolding Mill Shelters (GA)

  Lake Sidney Lanier

  Near Gainesville, Georgia

  

  Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spect...

• Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

  Lake Sidney Lanier

  Near Buford, Georgia

  

  Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and v...

• Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (GA)

  Allatoona Lake

  Near Cartersville, Georgia

  

  Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy a variety of outdo...

• Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (GA)

  Allatoona Lake

  Near Cartersville, Georgia

  

  Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake. The river and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjo...

• Cotton Hill

  Walter F. George Lake

  Near Fort Gaines, Georgia

  

  Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon. Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities. Click here for a virtual tour of the...

• Carters Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Chatsworth, Georgia

  

  Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast. Located at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of rec...

• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

  National Park Service

  Near Roswell, Georgia

  

  Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River Nati...

• Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

  National Park Service

  Near Rossville, Georgia

  

  In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After ...

• Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

  Cumberland Island National Seashore

  Near Saint Marys, Georgia

  

  Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland Island National Seashore. The park includes a designated Wilde...

• Damsite Day Use Area Shelter

  Carters Lake

  Near Ellijay, Georgia

  

  Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, fishing,...

• Doll Mountain Campground

  Carters Lake

  Near Ellijay, Georgia

  

  Doll Mountain Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on beautiful Carters Lake, Which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. D...

• Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

  Carters Lake

  Near Ellijay, Georgia

  

  Doll Mountain Day Use Shelter 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,...

• Duckett Mill

  Lake Sidney Lanier

  Near Gainesville, Georgia

  

  Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. The lake has over 11 million visitors annually. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in ...

• Deep Hole Recreation Area

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Blue Ridge, Georgia

  

  Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Deep Hole offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, picnicking, and ...

• Desoto Falls Recreation Area

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Cleveland, Georgia

  

  Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest.  Desoto Falls offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, fishing, picnicking, and beautif...

• Eastbank

  Lake Seminole

  Near Bainbridge, Georgia

  

  Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.The campground is open year-round and offers a total of 65...

• Elrod Ferry

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Hartwell, Georgia

  

  Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric servic...

• Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Mount Airy, Georgia

  

  Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills and stairways.  Lake Russell Recreation Area, located just five miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities. The area is closed to public use Fern Sp...

• Fort Pulaski National Monument

  National Park Service

  Near Tybee Island, Georgia

  

  For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority to these forts. The Union army used rifled cannon and compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to s...

• Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (GA)

  Allatoona Lake

  Near Acworth, Georgia

  

  Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildl...

• Gill Point

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Tignall, Georgia

  

  Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.Thurmond Lake provides some o...

• Holiday

  West Point Lake

  Near Lagrange, Georgia

  

  Holiday Campground is a waterfront facility on the western shore of West Point Lake, which spans parts of Alabama and Georgia. This man-made lake has 525 miles of shoreline that provide excellent opportunities for fishing, camping, boating and other recreational activities.Holiday Campground is ...

• Hartwell Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hartwell, Georgia

  

  Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife manageme...

• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

  National Park Service

  Near Marietta, Georgia

  

  Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a...

• Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Lakemont, Georgia

  

  Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.Th...

• Lake Russell Recreation Area

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Cornelia, Georgia

  

  This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.The campground offers 42 campsites for tents and RVs, however there are no hook ups. Campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook. Water is available throug...

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