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90 total sitesAbout Petersburg
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (719)
What Guests Are Saying
Petersburg Campground offers a beautiful lakeside location with spacious and private campsites, making it a favorite for many campers. While some negative points include issues with ants, site cleanliness, and maintenance of facilities, visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's ongoing improvements post-Hurricane Helene. Overall, many campers express a desire to return, highlighting the enjoyable atmosphere and recreational opportunities available.
What Guests Are Saying
Petersburg Campground offers a beautiful lakeside location with spacious and private campsites, making it a favorite for many campers. While some negative points include issues with ants, site cleanliness, and maintenance of facilities, visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's ongoing improvements post-Hurricane Helene. Overall, many campers express a desire to return, highlighting the enjoyable atmosphere and recreational opportunities available.
Review Summary
Paul R
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: B
My visit was for one night only and I enjoyed it so much that I stayed another night. Most of my activites involved walking my dog throughout the campsite , getting some much needed exercise as well. Mostly though , scouting for sites that I would be interested in for the next visit. The camp receptionist at the checkin gate was very nice and helpful. So were the caretakers as well.The grounds were imaculate. My only wish is for the sites to be paved. I can only imagine what they would be like in the rainy season and you are there. Some sites were paved , If I remember correctly 22-26 but then they are not large enough for some vehicles. I was in a minivan so I could have gone on all sites. Some sites are cojoined , sort of, and at the same time some are really private. My first site was 53, very private, and the following day, site 47 , just accross the street and not so private , nevertheless a great site as you are next to the "sea Wall". One site that stood out to me ( there were many) and can take a large vehicle, is site 34. It is next to the fishing pier. Bathrooms were well kept . This place gets dark at night!! Luckily the second night had a full moon. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely return. I highly recommend this camground . I visited Ridge Road as I was in the area and much preferred Petersburgh.
Allen B
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We had a good week at Petersburg. Pretty swim area and our campsite #14 was overlooking one of the fingers of the lake. Nicely shaded and easy to fish from the bank. The Bartram Trail was very nice for hiking and mountain biking, and we did a 5 mi round trip hike one morning, and I later rode my bike 20 mi round trip from the campground to the Dam. The free laundry was a very short walk from our site. It was nice to get a week’s worth of laundry done before get-a-way day.
Thomas A
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: C
Quiet. Respectful. Enjoyable.
This is my kinda camping. No wild parties, no drinking, no loud parties.
Perfect.
Dana C
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
This is one of our favorite campgrounds, and we visit a few times a year. The sites are so spacious and private. Most have great water access. The bath houses offer wonderful hot strong-pressured showers in a very clean building. There are two swim beaches! The hosts are always so kind and helpful and just set the tone for the whole visit the minute we check in. We love it here.
See y'all again in July!
Chris C
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 87, Loop: C
Clean facilities no problems very helpful onsite staff
Iurii S
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: C
Old campsite with very tiny spots. No desire to go back.
Sidney E
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Sites provide reasonable privacy. If you're seeking great connectivity, this isn't for you.
We came before peak season, so the campground was not full, and was very quiet. I imagine the toilet and shower facilities would be crowded if the campground was full.
John M
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: C
Host was great to get along with and very helpful
Nichole V
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: B
I have been a little disappointed by our camping at Petersburg site this year. We had neighbors who were loud and shining bright lights (very bright lights) until after midnight. It was always my understanding that campsites should be quiet by around 10 PM. Also, there was a broken toilet in the ladies room that was not fixed over two days of camping. It used to be that the bathrooms were cleaned very early every morning. However, even with those unfortunate experiences, we will return to Petersburg and hope that things improve. We tent camp, which becomes more difficult each year as more rock/gravel is added to campsites for those with campers. It's hard to drive in tent stakes. However, the campsites are large and private and the bathhouse has hot water. Hope this helps someone else!
Ricky L
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
What a beautiful RV campground. Almost every site is on the water and absolutely beautiful. Bathrooms were good and we had no issues at all. Definitely will go back there again.
Location & Directions for Petersburg
3998 Petersburg Road, Appling, GA 30802 United States
Elevation: 110 ft
Highway access
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.
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: October 20, 2026