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

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155 campgrounds 1,731 available sites
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Duckett Mill

Gainesville, GA · 40 mi from Carnesville

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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West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)

Clayton, GA · 40 mi from Carnesville

3.4 (23 reviews)

West Fork Campground in Clayton, GA, features five reservation-only campsites with stunning views of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. The area provides a sense of isolation and adventure, allowing visitors to experience scenic views reminiscen...

  • Tent sites: 5
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Andrew's Cove Campground

Lakemont, GA · 40.2 mi from Carnesville

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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Cherry Hill Campground

Mountain Rest, SC · 40.4 mi from Carnesville

4.4 (207 reviews)

Cherry Hill Campground is open from April 1 to October 31 and is located near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River with access to hiking trails. Amenities include drinking water, cooking grills, tables, lantern posts, and restrooms with hot showers...

  • RV sites: 19
  • Tent sites: 28
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site
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Little Hall Shelter (GA)

Gainesville, GA · 40.6 mi from Carnesville

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
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Bolding Mill

Gainesville, GA · 40.9 mi from Carnesville

4.4 (1038 reviews)

Bolding Mill Campground offers comfortable amenities and a well-maintained facility on Lake Sidney Lanier. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, a spacious picnic area, and a large swimming beach, making it ideal for families.

  • RV sites: 86
  • Tent sites: 95
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Bolding Mill Shelters (GA)

Gainesville, GA · 40.9 mi from Carnesville

2.3 (4 reviews)

Bolding Mill Park, located 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is famous for its aqua-blue waters and beautiful scen...

  • Beach Access
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Old Federal

Flowery Branch, GA · 42 mi from Carnesville

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
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Low Gap Campground

Helen, GA · 42.3 mi from Carnesville

4.2 (85 reviews)

Low Gap Campground, nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the Mark Trail Wilderness, offers a mix of developed amenities and a dispersed camping experience. With 13 sites, it provides abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking...

  • RV sites: 11
  • Tent sites: 13
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Tallulah River Campground

Clayton, GA · 42.4 mi from Carnesville

4.2 (156 reviews)

Tallulah River Campground, located at 2,080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing R...

  • RV sites: 15
  • Tent sites: 16
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

Helen, GA · 42.4 mi from Carnesville

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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Toto Creek Campground

Dawsonville, GA · 42.9 mi from Carnesville

4.7 (46 reviews)

Toto Creek Campground is located 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering beautiful lake views and access to picnicking and boating. The lake is renowned for its aqua-blue water and stunning scenery, attracting over 11 million vis...

  • Tent sites: 9
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)

Clayton, GA · 44.3 mi from Carnesville

4.4 (55 reviews)

Starting May 1, 2025, all camping sites at Tate Branch Campground will require reservations through recreation.gov. The 17-site campground, located on the Tallulah River and surrounded by hardwoods, offers a rustic outdoor experience for activitie...

  • RV sites: 13
  • Tent sites: 18
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access

Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)

Flowery Branch, GA · 44.4 mi from Carnesville

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
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Thompson Creek Park Shelter (GA)

Dawsonville, GA · 44.8 mi from Carnesville

5.0 (1 review)

Thompson Creek Park is located 30 mi north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering stunning lake views and access to swimming, picnicking, and boating. Known for its aqua-blue waters and scenic beauty, the lake attracts around 11.8 million v...

  • Picnic Table
  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Flowery Branch, GA · 45 mi from Carnesville

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
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Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Dahlonega, GA · 45.1 mi from Carnesville

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

Explore Carnesville, GA

Population: 852

Nearby city: Greenville, SC

Approx. 58 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 709 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Carnesville, GA

Population: 852

Nearby city: Greenville, SC

Approx. 58 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 709 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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