
Best Campgrounds in Georgia
Curated guides to help you find the perfect camping destination in Georgia. From RV resorts to backcountry wilderness.
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Handpicked destinations that define the region

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Paddle deep into 438,000 acres of primordial swamp where elevated platforms rise above dark, tannic waters teeming with alligators and wading birds. Each platform stays reserved for just one party per night, guaranteeing complete solitude under Spanish moss-draped cypress trees with...

Nestled on Lake Allatoona's wooded peninsula, this state park combines mountain trails with a sandy beach and full-service marina just an hour from Atlanta.

Cumberland Island National Seashore
Wild horses roam freely through maritime forests while miles of undeveloped beaches stretch along this barrier island sanctuary. Five distinct campgrounds let you choose your adventure, from Sea Camp's shaded comfort near facilities to backcountry sites where Atlantic waves provide the...
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Lake Sidney Lanier
Situated along Lake Sidney Lanier's eastern shore, this campground delivers direct water access to 692 miles of pristine shoreline where boating and swimming adventures begin steps from your site.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Towering hardwoods surround this pristine 18-acre mountain lake at 2,080 feet, where crystal-clear waters invite swimming and paddling against a backdrop of North Georgia ridgelines.

Carters Lake
Towering hardwoods shade 68 spacious sites perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains above Carters Lake's crystalline waters, where modern RV hookups meet authentic wilderness camping.

Hartwell Lake
Seventy full-hookup sites line the shores of Hartwell Lake, where campers wake to sparkling water views and launch boats directly from their doorstep. Spacious campsites spread across 70 acres of pristine shoreline, offering both sandy beach swimming and modern conveniences like hot...

West Point Lake
Spacious, shaded sites line the western shore of West Point Lake, where campers wake to water views and spend days boating from the convenient on-site ramp.

Lake Sidney Lanier
Sprawling sites nestle right against Lake Sidney Lanier's shoreline, where you can launch your kayak steps from your tent or cast for bass before breakfast.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Crystal-clear Lake Blue Ridge wraps around this mountain campground, where spacious sites come with fire rings and lake vistas that stretch across the water. Swim from the designated beach area, then watch sunset colors dance across the aquamarine surface from your campsite.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Widely spaced campsites vanish into the North Georgia Mountains' forest canopy, where Cooper Creek rushes past with some of the region's finest native trout fishing. Complete cellphone silence and vault-toilet-only facilities create an authentic backcountry escape just five miles from civilization.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Towering hardwoods shade 23 creekside campsites where Frogtown Creek's rushing waters provide a constant mountain soundtrack at this Chattahoochee National Forest gem.
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About Camping in Georgia
Camping in Georgia offers an extraordinary diversity of outdoor experiences, from the ancient cypress swamps of the Okefenokee to the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and pristine Atlantic barrier islands. The state's geographic variety creates camping opportunities unlike anywhere else in the Southeast, where you can paddle through blackwater channels one weekend and wake to mountain sunrise views the next.
Best Time
Spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) offer Georgia's most comfortable camping weather, with mild temperatures, lower humidity, and spectacular seasonal changes. Spring brings blooming dogwoods, azaleas, and mountain wildflowers, while fall delivers brilliant foliage in the mountains and comfortable coastal conditions.
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Reserve early for popular destinations like Cumberland Island (permits required months in advance) and state parks during peak season.
- 2Georgia State Parks use the Reserve America system, while federal sites like Okefenokee require permits through Recreation.gov.
- 3Bring insect repellent year-round, especially for wetland and swamp camping where mosquitoes and no-see-ums can be intense.
- 4Pack layers for mountain camping as temperatures drop significantly at elevation, even in summer.
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