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Amity Recreation Area
Amity Recreation Area is a popular park located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, featuring a vast 70,000-acre lake with 1,000 miles of shoreline. It offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, ...
Chattooga River Lodge and Campground
Clemson RV Park at The Grove
Creekwood Resort
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Oconee County, South Carolina, near the Chauga and Chattooga Rivers. It offers activities such as hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting, and...
Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site featuring a mix of pines and hardwoods, with various day-use facilities including picnic sites, shelters, a boat ramp, and designated swim areas. The area, equipped with amenities like comfort stations...
Winfield
Winfield Campground is situated on the Little River at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park. It offers diverse activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The expansive 70,000-acre l...
Clemson Hills RV Club, Seneca, Carolina
Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, about two hours north of Atlanta. It offers year-round activities like camping, fishing, and hiking to nearby waterfalls, with 23 campsi...
Hawe Creek
Hawe Creek Campground, located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake near the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, offers a serene outdoor experience with 34 campsites. The area features over 70,000 acres of lake and 1,000 miles of shoreline, providing ample opportuni...
Andrew's Cove Campground
Andrew's Cove Campground, situated 15 minutes from Helen, GA, features 10 scenic campsites by Andrews Creek. Visitors can hike the nearby Andrews Cove Trail or fish in the creek, all easily accessible. It offers a tranquil escape from the busy tou...
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area provides year-round activities such as camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, and hiking around the scenic lake. Located in a mountain valley within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, it is about 80 mile...
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground features a scenic 19-site campground accessible via winding roads in North Georgia. Despite the remote feel, the charming alpine village of Helen is less than an hour away, offering shopping, dining, and entert...
Plum Branch Yacht Club Marina
Whetstone Horse Camp
Whetstone Horse Camp, situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Oconee County, South Carolina, is approximately 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The camp offers over 30 miles of horseback riding trails and serves as a base for equestrian ca...
Lake Thurmond RV Park
Scenic Mountain RV Resort
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Willis Knob Horse Campground, situated in the northern Georgia mountains, is a cherished getaway for horse enthusiasts within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The campground offers equestrian camping, as well as riding and hiking trails. ...
Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee
Parksville
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina, situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It offers 70,000 acres of water and over 1,000 miles of shoreline for various recreational activities, including boating, swimming,...
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Amity Recreation Area
Amity Recreation Area is a popular park located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, featuring a vast 70,000-acre lake with 1,000 miles of shoreline. It offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, ...
Chattooga River Lodge and Campground
Clemson RV Park at The Grove
Creekwood Resort
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Oconee County, South Carolina, near the Chauga and Chattooga Rivers. It offers activities such as hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting, and...
Twin Lakes Day Use Area
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site featuring a mix of pines and hardwoods, with various day-use facilities including picnic sites, shelters, a boat ramp, and designated swim areas. The area, equipped with amenities like comfort stations...
Winfield
Winfield Campground is situated on the Little River at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park. It offers diverse activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The expansive 70,000-acre l...
Clemson Hills RV Club, Seneca, Carolina
Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, about two hours north of Atlanta. It offers year-round activities like camping, fishing, and hiking to nearby waterfalls, with 23 campsi...
Hawe Creek
Hawe Creek Campground, located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake near the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, offers a serene outdoor experience with 34 campsites. The area features over 70,000 acres of lake and 1,000 miles of shoreline, providing ample opportuni...
Andrew's Cove Campground
Andrew's Cove Campground, situated 15 minutes from Helen, GA, features 10 scenic campsites by Andrews Creek. Visitors can hike the nearby Andrews Cove Trail or fish in the creek, all easily accessible. It offers a tranquil escape from the busy tou...
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area provides year-round activities such as camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, and hiking around the scenic lake. Located in a mountain valley within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, it is about 80 mile...
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground features a scenic 19-site campground accessible via winding roads in North Georgia. Despite the remote feel, the charming alpine village of Helen is less than an hour away, offering shopping, dining, and entert...
Plum Branch Yacht Club Marina
Whetstone Horse Camp
Whetstone Horse Camp, situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Oconee County, South Carolina, is approximately 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The camp offers over 30 miles of horseback riding trails and serves as a base for equestrian ca...
Lake Thurmond RV Park
Scenic Mountain RV Resort
Willis Knob Horse Camp
Willis Knob Horse Campground, situated in the northern Georgia mountains, is a cherished getaway for horse enthusiasts within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The campground offers equestrian camping, as well as riding and hiking trails. ...
Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee
Parksville
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina, situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It offers 70,000 acres of water and over 1,000 miles of shoreline for various recreational activities, including boating, swimming,...
Athens, Georgia
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Athens has 98 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Chattooga River Lodge and Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Athens vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Athens welcome pets. Hawe Creek is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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