A yurt-looking structure with a cloth roof and walls. Inside, the viewer can see a mini fridge and table with a coffee maker on it. Outside the tent is a large, patterened rug on a dirt square. The surroundings of the glamping tent at Timberline Glmaping Co. in Cumming, Georgia, is scattered tall pine trees and another camper in the distance.

Timberline Glamping Co. in Cumming, Georgia

9 Great Spots to Camp in Georgia

Set up your tent and enjoy the scenery at these remarkable camping locations across the state.

Georgia is an ideal playground for those who like a variety of camping adventures. Georgia's state park system allows you to enjoy comfort, consistency and hospitality across the state, and many other campgrounds and attractions offer inviting settings for sleeping under the stars.

Set up your tent at campsites in the North Georgia mountains to explore miles of hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, scenic overlooks and undisturbed forests. Or go camping on the Georgia coast near beaches, boating, fishing and more water activities. Throughout the state, rolling hills, lakes and rivers offer the perfect conditions for camping trips filled with fun.

Start planning your trip with these nine amazing places to camp, and find many more campgrounds and RV parks in Georgia.

A spring sunset at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia, glows orange and pink on the distant horizon. The sky above is dark, dusty blue and littered with dark-gray clouds. In the foreground is a valley covered in green trees.

Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Photo by @davidrrobinson

1. Cloudland Canyon State Park

Let the dramatic beauty of ancient, water-carved cliffs be your backyard at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, located in Georgia's northwest corner. RVs and car campers enjoy two dog-friendly campgrounds with hot showers, water, sewer and electrical hookups. Backpackers can choose from 13 secluded primitive sites along a 2-mile loop through a hemlock grove. Outdoor lovers should not miss this park's spectacular scenery.

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A family of four walks along a paved road walking two dogs on a trip RV camping at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, Georgia. Beside the road are dirt lots with RVs, canopies with chairs and cooking equipment underneath them. Around the family are many towering trees with bright-green leaves absorbing the sunlight.

Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, Georgia

2. Skidaway Island State Park

Camp in new glamping yurts or spacious campsites under the Spanish moss at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, a gem tucked in the marshes of the Georgia coast. Open-air picnic shelters and an enclosed group shelter are popular spots for parties, reunions and other celebrations. Trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk and observation tower. For cooling off during summer, Tybee Island's beaches are less than an hour away.

Camp at Skidaway Island

An RV camper at Hamburg State Park in Mitchell, Georgia, sits on the right side of the photo, with two bicycles on the front of the RV. In the background is a lake misting with early-morning mist as the glowing, golden sun rises behind land across the lake.

RV camping at Hamburg State Park in Mitchell, Georgia. Photo by @wanderingwknds, courtesy of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites

3. Hamburg State Park

Located about one hour west of Augusta, Hamburg State Park offers a wonderful mix of history and outdoor recreation. The campground offers shaded sites along the edge of quiet Hamburg Lake along with hot showers, water and electric hookups, and a dump station. Anglers can enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bream, as well as boat ramps and a fishing pier. Wildlife enthusiasts should look for turtles, alligators, raccoons, deer, birds and numerous other animals that live within the park. The park's restored 1921 water-powered gristmill is still operational and used to grind corn during events. The park's museum is also open during events, displaying old agricultural tools and implements used in rural Georgia.

Camp at Hamburg

4. Carters Lake in Ellijay

Carters Lake boasts 62 miles of natural shoreline. Lined with trees, this 3,200-acre lake is a great place to take in the changing leaves of the mountains in Ellijay. Book a campsite at Woodring Branch Campground or Doll Mountain Campground, and settle in to soak up the lake life. No boat? No problem! Carters Lake Marina offers rentals for your family, no matter how small or large.

A cottage at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia, sits small and quaint in the middle of a grassy lawn with sparse trees littering the background. The cottage is painted a light yellow. In front of the cottage is a picnic table, and in front of that, at the very foreground, are two lawn chairs in front of a fire pit. The sky above the scene is blue and the sun shines through the branches of the surrounding trees.

Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia

5. Vogel State Park

Camp along Wolf Creek and enjoy the babble of tumbling waters lulling you to sleep at night after exploring North Georgia's beloved mountain playground at Vogel State Park in Blairsville. With cottages; tent, trailer and RV campsites; and primitive backpacking sites, visitors have a range of overnight accommodations. Swim, boat, and fish in Lake Trahlyta, and explore hiking trails to waterfalls, play miniature golf, and step back into history at the Civilian Conservation Corps museum.

Camp at Vogel

A swinging bridge at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, reaches from the foreground of the photo to a dark forest of trees farther into the background of the photo. The bridge is framed to the right of the photo, and to the left is a rushing creek and cliffside littered with green shrubbery and trees. The whole scene is under a dusty-blue sky.

Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls, Georgia. Photo by @gcalebjones

6. Tallulah Gorge State Park

Tallulah Gorge may be one of the most exciting sights in Georgia, and the North Rim trail is just a short walk from camp at Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls. Campers can stay inside the park, choosing from sites with electric and water hookups, plus hot showers. Plan your trip with this Guide to Tallulah Gorge State Park.

Camp at Tallulah Gorge

A yellow tent in the background of the photo glows with the light of a lantern or flashlight within the tent, which is set up on a camping site plot at Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton, Georgia. Next to the tent are two people lounging in camping chairs in front of a small campfire. To the left of the photo are towering pine trees, and behind them is the smooth waters of Clarks Hill Lake, whose waters reflect the yellow-and-pink sunset on the horizon.

Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton, Georgia

7. Elijah Clark & Mistletoe State Parks

Be prepared to have your senses delighted as the calm waters of Clarks Hill Lake, located on Georgia's eastern border, glow in the sunset at the edge of your campsite at Mistletoe State Park in Appling or Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton. 

The campground at Mistletoe is situated on a peninsula, offering spectacular views of both sunset and sunrise over the open water. Overnight guests may rent canoes to explore the large lake.

The spacious campground at Elijah Clark is nestled into the forest. Tent campers will enjoy extra privacy in the walk-in section.

Camp at Mistletoe

Camp at Elijah Clark

A hiker with long, curly, blond hair walks a dirt trail at Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan, Georgia. Their back is to the camera, but they are wearing a yellow backpack as they walk the path, flanked on either side by overgrown and whispy greenery and towering trees. The whole scene is bathed in a shade of green because of the sun shining through the leaves. In front of the hiker is a tall treehouse-looking structure, with a winding wooden staircase and second-story patio that's roofed.

Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan, Georgia

8. Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Take in the views of the Chattahoochee River from the observation platform before setting up camp at the riverfront platform sites or Adirondack-style shelters at Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan. Although most of the park has been left in its natural state, campers have many options for staying overnight within park boundaries. RV owners will enjoy the camping section with sunny pull-through and back-in sites. Tent campers can choose from riverfront platform sites, walk-in sites and traditional developed campsites.

Camp at Chattahoochee Bend

The interior of a large glamping tent with Timberline Glamping on Lake Lanier in Georgia. In the foreground are two identical beds, both with colorful blankets and pillows. In front of the beds are two wooden tables with bowls and books on them. The floor beneath everything is a light wood, but covered with multiple multicolored rugs. The tent itself has beige walls and ceiling, with foldable windows and two circular, black fans hanging from the ceiling. The sun outside is shining and illiuminates the tent.

Timberline Glamping on Lake Lanier. Photo by @timberlineglamping

9. Timberline Glamping Co.

With several locations in Georgia - including on Lake Lanier, Clarks Hill Lake, Amicalola Falls and Unicoi State Park - Timberline Glamping offers truly unique, one-of-a-kind getaways. The glamping tents have full-sized beds, linens, lighting, coffee makers and mini-fridges. There are also chairs around a fire pit and hammocks for relaxing. Or, you can stay in geodesic domes with massive windows, or Ruby the Retro RV, with a cozy indoor fireplace and comfy dinette for game nights. Kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats, gourmet s'mores kits and more are available to customize your glamping getaway.

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Published: January 2024
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