About Petersburg
Number of accommodations: 90
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (619)
What Guests Are Saying
Petersburg Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site with spacious, clean campsites and friendly staff, making it a peaceful place to enjoy nature. Many visitors appreciate the gorgeous scenery, access to the lake, and the opportunity to see wildlife like armadillos and woodpeckers. Although there are some lingering effects from Hurricane Helene, including tree damage and a need for improvements in certain facilities, overall feedback suggests a positive camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Petersburg Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained site with spacious, clean campsites and friendly staff, making it a peaceful place to enjoy nature. Many visitors appreciate the gorgeous scenery, access to the lake, and the opportunity to see wildlife like armadillos and woodpeckers. Although there are some lingering effects from Hurricane Helene, including tree damage and a need for improvements in certain facilities, overall feedback suggests a positive camping experience.
Review Summary
Jane A
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: C
Dont take #89 until steps are repaired. The picnic area is about 25’ from parking on a downhill slope along a gravel path ending with 5 steps in very poor condition. I was moved to a different site after complaining about the unsafe condition.
The bathroom on this side is in poor condition and has only one shower— it takes a bit for the water to run warm. Soap dispensers aren’t monitored. But when brought to attention, they were filled. We lost lights in the bathroom twice during my 2-week stay and briefly at the camp site.
The ground’s keepers were helpful and cleared my site of pine needles and offered additional assistance if it needed to be repeated.
There were parties going on and 10pm quiet time wasn’t adhered. They were loud well after 1am. People were also camping in the forest —I dont think they rented a lot. Squatters??
Also, hosts used golf carts to speed around the campground.
Kim P
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Absolutely beautiful campground. Huge, spacious sites, most of which are on the lake.
Janet D
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: B
This is my favorite campground, the sites are large, easy to level and beautiful. I do not think there is a bad site in the campground. Lots of shade, there is a beach, hiking, biking. Very peaceful.
Victoria S
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Big, clean sites with beautiful views. Free laundry and plenty of fallen wood for fires. Even a beach and playground but the weather was too cold for swimming while we were there. Staff was friendly and helpful but if you want to go on weekends you have to book in advance.
Carol C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
We loved Petersburg. Most sites are very large with plenty of 'distance' between sites....and of course having a water view is so relaxing!
eric o
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: C
Great site even with the lake being way down!
Bernadette G
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B
So quiet this time of year, bathrooms very clean, our site #35 was beautiful!!
James M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
We had a nice site by the water.
John W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: C
We enjoyed the stay very much, the site was spectacular, the lake is beautiful and the water was very clean.
Site was spacious and plenty of space between. Visited the Dam and that was amazing.
bob l
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
The most relaxing part of our trip by far. Peaceful quiet friendly clean. We kept adding another day every time we could. We had to move but each site was beautiful and spacious.
Location Petersburg
Address:
3998 Petersburg Road
Appling, GA, 30802
United States
The campground is accessible via GA-221 approximately 6 miles to the east, which connects to US-278 about 10 miles away. I-20 is located roughly 20 miles to the south, providing further regional access.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.6619 / -82.2608
Elevation: 110 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
1PM
General
- Gates open at 7:00am and close at 10:00pm. Combination lock codes will be issued to registered campers at check-in. If you need to leave due to an emergency and have trouble opening the gate, please notify the on-duty camp host.Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Gate are locked during these hours but a gate combination is issued to campers. In case of an emergency dial 911.
- No more than 12 campers allowed per site, and 4 vehicles per site if space allows. If vehicles do not fit, vehicles must be parked at the overflow lot.
- One wheeled camping unit (RV, Camper, Camper van/truck, etc) per single site and must be parked on impact pad. Tents are restricted to impact pad.
- Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; however, golf carts are allowed per campground rules. See Park Attendant at the campground gatehouse for more information.
- Maximum stay is 14-days within 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14-days is prohibited and applicable across USACE campgrounds. Violaters may have reservations cancelled.
- Alcohol, fireworks, and firearms is prohibited
- Keep your campsite and campground clean. Keep your trash contained and frequently remove trash from campsite (dumpsters located within campground). Do not leave litter in fire ring or on campsite upon check out.
- Gray water (any wastewater from sinks, dishwashing, bathing, etc) or other waste water such as black water must be disposed of properly at campground dump station.
- All pets must be penned, caged, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are prohibited on swim beaches, playgrounds, and in restrooms. You MUST clean up after your pet!
- All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.
- There are alligators in the fishing pond at this campground. Please do not feed or interact with the alligators if you see them.
- For current lake conditions, call 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- For a complete set of rules and regulations concerning, please refer to Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 - Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resources Development Projects.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
