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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...
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, located in the North Georgia Mountains, provides camping and hiking opportunities. The adjacent lake features activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the serene landscape and scenic v...
From $30/night
Plum Branch Yacht Club Marina
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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...
Lake Thurmond RV Park
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 15 miles from the Visitor Center and Dam. It offers a variety of activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking...
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...
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground, situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, offers a variety of recreational activities just four miles from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center. With over 70,000 acres of lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, visitors can enjoy boating,...
Modoc
Modoc Campground is situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center. It offers a variety of recreational activities like boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking, making it ideal for relaxation and family bonding. The expan...
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, located near Augusta, Georgia. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, swimming, and fishing, with a $5 day use fee and year-round access to the ...
Payne Campground-allatoona Lake
Payne Campground is located by Allatoona Lake, offering a range of water activities amid Georgia's scenic green hills. It's a great spot for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors. The campground's natural beauty enhances the recreational experience.
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...
Below Dam South Carolina
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park situated below the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. Located on Power Plant Road near Highway 221, it provides visitors with excellent fishing and boating opportunities.
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake along the Etowah River, providing a tranquil escape just 45 miles from Atlanta. The area offers opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation. It's an ideal spot for ...
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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...
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, located in the North Georgia Mountains, provides camping and hiking opportunities. The adjacent lake features activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the serene landscape and scenic v...
From $30/night
Plum Branch Yacht Club Marina
Forsyth KOA Journey
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...
Lake Thurmond RV Park
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 15 miles from the Visitor Center and Dam. It offers a variety of activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking...
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...
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground, situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, offers a variety of recreational activities just four miles from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center. With over 70,000 acres of lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, visitors can enjoy boating,...
Modoc
Modoc Campground is situated on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center. It offers a variety of recreational activities like boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking, making it ideal for relaxation and family bonding. The expan...
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, located near Augusta, Georgia. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, swimming, and fishing, with a $5 day use fee and year-round access to the ...
Payne Campground-allatoona Lake
Payne Campground is located by Allatoona Lake, offering a range of water activities amid Georgia's scenic green hills. It's a great spot for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors. The campground's natural beauty enhances the recreational experience.
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...
Below Dam South Carolina
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park situated below the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. Located on Power Plant Road near Highway 221, it provides visitors with excellent fishing and boating opportunities.
Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA)
Sweetwater Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake along the Etowah River, providing a tranquil escape just 45 miles from Atlanta. The area offers opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation. It's an ideal spot for ...
Watkinsville, Georgia
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Watkinsville has 74 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Sweetwater Day Use Area (GA) 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 Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville welcome pets. Ridge Road 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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