Make Reservations Now For Camping Season
Campgrounds Near Atlanta
Make Sure To Reserve Your Campground Before the Peak Season!
With the brisk of winter upon us, it is only natural to be dreaming of warmer weather ahead. For those of you who love to camp and enjoy spending time amongst nature's splendor, that pull is even stronger. A perfect way to plan for those warmer days now is to reserve your ideal campsite for a future getaway before they fill up during peak season.
Below I have compiled a list of some nearby campgrounds, all with a variety of accommodations. You will also find some options for “glamping” as well, in case you aren’t ready to quite let go of the comforts of home, but want to still enjoy a natural setting.
This is in no way a complete list, so please let me know if there is a “must camp at” location I have missed, though you might want to keep that trade secret just for yourself!
Please note: All information about the campgrounds was taken directly from the website, in order to ensure accurate information!
3200 Buford Dam Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
"Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery, and variety of recreational activities.
Sawnee Campground offers 43 campsites with electric and water hookups (no sewer), 5 tent walk-in campsites with water and electric hookups, and 11 walk-in campsites without hookups. Additional amenities include restrooms/bathhouses, laundry facilities, a playground, and a sandy swimming beach.
Sawnee Campground offers many outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing and swimming. On the lake, there are opportunities for wakeboarding, kayaking, boating, and much more. There's also a swimming beach, playground, and boat ramp available for campers.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Tent Only Electric
- Overnight
6300 Shadburn Ferry Rd, Buford, GA 30518
“RV and tent campers who prefer a more rustic and remote camping experience where they can totally disconnect and feel at one with nature will enjoy Shoal Creek Campground in north Georgia. The wooded sites are perfectly suited for tent camping, smaller RVs, and pop-up campers. Shoal Creek also has sites that can be reserved for groups tent camping together.”
Amenities
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Picnic Tables
- Campfire Ring
- Sites with and without hookups
- Dump Station
- Boat Ramp
- Swim Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Group Tent Camping
6749 Gaines Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
“Van Pugh South Campground lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities."
Facilities
"The campground contains 37 sites with water and electric hookups and 18 primitive tent-only sites. Amenities include accessible flush toilets and showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp is on-site.
Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing, and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wakeboarding, and much more.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Overnight
4100 Bald Ridge Park Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
"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"
Facilities
The 82 campsites come with electric and water hookups (no sewer hookups). Additional conveniences in the well-maintained park include a dump station, laundry facilities, and restrooms/bathhouses.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Overnight
7800 Allyn Ln Memorial Way, Cumming, GA 30041
- Primitive tent sites
- RV sites (30/50 amp) with water
- Beach and swim area
- Boat ramp with courtesy dock
- Group campsites with picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wash houses
- Access to Lake Lanier
If glamping on Lake Lanier isn’t on your bucket list, it should be! Located inside the beautiful Shady Grove Campground in Forsyth County, Georgia (just 40 miles north of Atlanta), this campground is situated on approximately 100 wooded acres full of incredible lake views.
Choose to relax on your glamping site with included amenities like a wood fire pit, hammocks, and picnic tables. Or take part in recreation opportunities like paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, and swimming. There is even a mountain bike trail located close by at Charleston Park.
Accommodations: Geodomes, Safari Tents, and Retro RV Trailers
Amenities
- Beach and Swim Area
- Boat Ramp with Courtesy Dock
- Restrooms and Showers
- Playground
Stone Mountain Park Campground
4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
“Nestled among 3200 acres of natural beauty just outside of Atlanta, the Stone Mountain Park Campground features over 400 RV, Pop-up, and Tent sites as well as Yurt, Safari Tent, and RV Rentals. Inside the park, you'll also find a variety of recreational activities and family-friendly attractions and events available seasonally. Your next great adventure awaits!”
Sites Offered
- RV Rental - RV provided - just pack the same way you would if you were tent camping
- RV site - 250 full or partial hook-ups (water/electric/sewer)
- Safari Tent Site
- Tent & Pop-Up Sites - partial hook-up (water/electric) campsites or primitive tent sites
- Yurt Rental Sites
Amenities
- Comfort stations and laundry facilities
- Grills, picnic tables, and fire rings
- Free wifi & cable
- Dump station
- General store
- Police, Fire & EMS
- Swimming pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Children's playground
- Horseshoe Court
1102 Stewart Mill Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
If you want a unique experience in camping, Ramsden Lake may just be the place for you. Their boutique camping accommodations include tree houses, vintage airstreams, luxury tent experiences, canvas cabins, and even a hidden site in the cove. Each one with a unique setting, and with all the comforts!
6219 Old Federal Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
"Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities."
Facilities
"There are 65 campsites that have electric and water hookups (no sewer) and 12 primitive tent-only campsites. There are also 7 walk-in sites for those who don't mind leaving their vehicles behind. Campers will have access to restrooms/bathhouses, laundry facilities, two picnic shelters, and a dump station.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Walk To
- RV Electric
- Tent Only Electric
- Overnight
937 Victoria Landing Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189
Facilities
"Victoria Campground provides more than 70 spacious reservable campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Overnight
1400 Fields Chapel Rd, Canton, GA 30114
"Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia."
Facilities
"Sweetwater Campground provides more than 150 spacious reservable campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Lakefront sites are also available, giving visitors sweeping views of the vast lake. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Group Standard Electric
- Overnight
6659 McKinney Campground Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102
"McKinney Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
McKinney Campground provides 150 spacious campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Waterfront sites are also available, giving visitors sweeping views of the sparkling lake.
Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors.”
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- RV Electric
- Overnight
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