Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Athens, Georgia, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Athens

96 campgrounds 1,589 available sites

Love's RV Hookup-Commerce GA 765

Commerce, GA · 19.8 mi from Athens

1.0 (1 review)

Love's RV Hookup in Commerce, GA 765, conveniently located off I-85, offers RV travelers a safe and clean stop with 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer hookups, as well as Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a contactless check-in process and...

  • RV sites: 3
  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Pet friendly
  • Water Hookup
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Lake Russell Recreation Area

Mt. Airy, GA · 37.5 mi from Athens

4.0 (119 reviews)

Lake Russell Recreation Area in North Georgia offers a diverse range of activities including swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. Visitors can enjoy both on and off-road biking, and the area is rich in wildlife and ...

  • RV sites: 16
  • Tent sites: 41
  • Picnic Table
  • Beach Access
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access
Closed for Season

Old Federal

Flowery Branch, GA · 37.5 mi from Athens

4.5 (455 reviews)

Old Federal Campground is located on the eastern shores of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. The lake is known for its stunning aqua-blue waters and attracts over 11 million visitors each year. It offers excellent fishing and boating opportu...

  • RV sites: 61
  • Tent sites: 79
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access

Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)

Flowery Branch, GA · 38 mi from Athens

3.0 (2 reviews)

Van Pugh North Park is located 15 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is renowned for its aqua-blue waters and beauti...

  • Beach Access
Closed for Season

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Flowery Branch, GA · 38.4 mi from Athens

4.3 (631 reviews)

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is located by Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features nearly 700 mi of shoreline and over 100 islands. It attracts more than 11 million visitors each year, offering a wide ra...

  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
Closed for Season

Duckett Mill

Gainesville, GA · 39.8 mi from Athens

4.5 (734 reviews)

Duckett Mill Campground is situated on Lake Sidney Lanier, renowned for its stunning aqua-blue waters and diverse recreational options, attracting over 11 million visitors each year. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, the la...

  • RV sites: 95
  • Tent sites: 109
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Watsadler

Hartwell, GA · 40.5 mi from Athens

4.5 (1329 reviews)

Watsadler Campground is a 36-acre site featuring dense pine and hardwood cover, open year-round and popular among campers. It offers various amenities, including 51 campsites with water/electric hookups, multiple comfort stations, a boat ramp, and...

  • RV sites: 49
  • Tent sites: 49
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site
  • Playground
Closed for Season

Little Hall Shelter (GA)

Gainesville, GA · 40.7 mi from Athens

3.0 (1 review)

Little Hall Park is located about 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is renowned for its aqua-blue waters and sce...

  • Beach Access
  • Playground
Closed for Season

Elrod Ferry

Hartwell, GA · 40.7 mi from Athens

4.6 (9 reviews)

Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre site by Hartwell Dam, featuring day use and boat launching facilities. It includes 37 picnic sites, shelters with utilities, a boat ramp, swim areas, playgrounds, and a volleyball pit. The area is heavily u...

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Playground

Explore Athens, GA

Nearby city: Alpharetta, GA

Approx. 53 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 764 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Athens, GA

Nearby city: Alpharetta, GA

Approx. 53 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 764 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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