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

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96 campgrounds 1,589 available sites
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Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

Mountain Rest, SC · 57.9 mi from Athens

4.1 (15 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 1
  • Tent sites: 1
  • River Access
Closed for Season

Twin Lakes Day Use Area

Hartwell, GA · 58.8 mi from Athens

4.6 (5 reviews)

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...

  • Lake Access
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Winfield

Appling, GA · 58.8 mi from Athens

4.6 (507 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 79
  • Tent sites: 79
  • Picnic Table
  • Beach Access
  • Pull Through Site
  • Restrooms
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Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Dahlonega, GA · 60 mi from Athens

4.3 (323 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 15
  • Tent sites: 23
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Hawe Creek

McCormick, SC · 60.1 mi from Athens

4.8 (638 reviews)

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 mi of shoreline, providing ample opportunities fo...

  • RV sites: 32
  • Tent sites: 32
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site
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Andrew's Cove Campground

Lakemont, GA · 60.2 mi from Athens

3.9 (93 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 3
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Suches, GA · 61.4 mi from Athens

4.5 (180 reviews)

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 mi f...

  • RV sites: 9
  • Tent sites: 16
  • Showers
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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

Helen, GA · 61.7 mi from Athens

3.5 (10 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 14
  • Tent sites: 19
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Whetstone Horse Camp

Mountain Rest, SC · 63.1 mi from Athens

4.2 (111 reviews)

Whetstone Horse Camp, situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Oconee County, South Carolina, is approximately 13 mi northwest of Walhalla. The camp offers over 30 mi of horseback riding trails and serves as a base for equestrian camping ...

  • Potable Water
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Willis Knob Horse Camp

Clayton, GA · 65.5 mi from Athens

3.7 (43 reviews)

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. ...

  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
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Parksville

Plum Branch, SC · 65.9 mi from Athens

4.5 (2 reviews)

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 mi of shoreline for various recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishin...

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Playground
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Ridge Road

Appling, GA · 67 mi from Athens

4.7 (780 reviews)

Ridge Road Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 15 mi from the Visitor Center and Dam. It offers a variety of activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. T...

  • RV sites: 66
  • Tent sites: 66
  • Beach Access
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site

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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