Tent Campgrounds in Georgia

Discover the best tent campgrounds across Georgia. Get back to basics with traditional tent camping. From established sites with amenities to secluded wilderness spots.

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Folkston
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Paddle deep into America's largest blackwater swamp to claim your own elevated platform or remote island, where alligators glide past and night herons call through Spanish moss-draped cypresses.

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

St. Marys
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Pitch your tent beneath towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, with five distinct campgrounds ranging from shaded Sea Camp to wilderness sites where Atlantic waves lull you to sleep.

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Clayton

Tent sites nestle among towering hardwoods at Georgia's highest state park, where morning fog rolls through valleys thousands of feet below your campsite.

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About Tent Campgrounds in Georgia

Tent camping in Georgia offers an extraordinary diversity of wilderness experiences, from the mysterious blackwater swamps of the Okefenokee to the rugged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. Georgia's landscape creates a tent camper's paradise where you can paddle to elevated platform sites surrounded by alligators and wading birds, pitch your tent within sight of wild horses roaming windswept beaches, or wake to mountain sunrise views from the state's highest elevations.

Best Time

Spring and fall represent Georgia's prime tent camping seasons, with March through May and September through November offering comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, and spectacular natural displays. Mountain tent camping shines during these shoulder seasons when daytime temperatures reach the pleasant 60s and 70s, nights cool to the 40s and 50s, and fall foliage or spring wildflowers create stunning backdrops.

What Makes It Great

Designated tent pads and flat ground
Fire rings and picnic tables
Varying levels of amenities
Scenic natural settings

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Towering hardwoods shade spacious tent sites where the Chattahoochee National Forest meets Blood Mountain's legendary slopes. Wake to mountain air and a pristine 22-acre lake just steps away, with CCC-era stone trails winding through old-growth forest from your canvas door.

Waterfront tent sites nestle along 3,600 acres of pristine Lake Juliette shoreline, offering shimmering morning views and direct access to calm waters. Level, well-maintained sites provide the rare combination of lakeside camping with genuine privacy and natural beauty.

Reed Bingham State Park

Adel

Wooded campsites nestle among moss-draped tupelo trees along a 375-acre lake, with level ground suitable for stakes and plenty of natural shade. Paddle across calm waters to pitch your tent on a secluded island, where you'll fall asleep to lapping waves and wake to herons fishing at dawn.

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Suches
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Towering hardwoods shade spacious tent sites throughout this mountain valley, where level ground and natural buffers create secluded pockets for peaceful camping.

Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

Suches
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Tent-only sites vanish into the forest canopy beneath towering hardwoods, creating secluded pockets of wilderness where only creek sounds reach your sleeping bag.

Stephen C Foster State Park

Fargo

Tent campers sleep beneath towering cypress trees where black water mirrors the stars, surrounded by the ancient rhythms of the Okefenokee Swamp. The dark sky certification means you'll witness constellations impossible to see elsewhere, while alligator calls and owl hoots replace typical...

Crooked River State Park

St Marys

Spacious tent sites nestle beneath towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, where the maritime forest provides natural shade and the salt marsh breeze keeps insects at bay.

Victoria Bryant State Park

Royston

Spacious tent sites nestle among mature hardwoods where meandering creeks and dappled sunlight create a serene Piedmont escape. Level platform sites and traditional ground spots offer choices for every camper, all surrounded by peaceful forest where only birdsong breaks the quiet.

George L Smith State Park

Twin City, Georgia

Tent campers find level, shaded sites beneath towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, with the historic 1880s mill and wooden bridge creating an atmospheric backdrop.

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Overnight Camping Permit

Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Vogel State Park

Dames Ferry

Reed Bingham State Park

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Cooper Creek Campground (Ga)

Stephen C Foster State Park

Crooked River State Park

Victoria Bryant State Park

George L Smith State Park

Fort Yargo State Park

Mistletoe State Park

Oconee Point

Old Federal

Tallulah River Campground

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Duckett Mill

Upper Stamp Creek Campground

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Popular Activities

Tent camping in diverse ecosystemsBackcountry hiking to remote campsitesCanoe and kayak camping expeditionsWildlife viewing and bird watchingMountain summit hiking with panoramic viewsBeach camping and coastal exploration

Tips & Recommendations

1Invest in quality rain gear and tent waterproofing as Georgia's humidity and afternoon thunderstorms can challenge unprepared campers, particularly in summer months.
2Pack layered clothing for mountain camping where temperatures can swing 30-40 degrees between day and night, even in summer.
3Bring a reliable bear bag or bear canister for backcountry sites, as black bears inhabit mountain and swamp regions.
4Consider a mosquito head net and permethrin-treated clothing for swamp and coastal camping during warmer months.

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Tent Campgrounds in Georgia FAQ

Georgia offers 20+ tent-friendly campgrounds. We've ranked them based on site quality, natural setting, amenities, and user reviews.

Tent camping in Georgia typically costs $15-35 per night at developed campgrounds. Some national forest and primitive sites may be free or under $10 per night.

Essential gear includes a quality tent, sleeping bag rated for Georgia conditions, sleeping pad, camp stove, and appropriate clothing. Check weather forecasts and pack layers.