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Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)
Riverside Park Day Use Area, located along the Etowah River near Atlanta, offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. It is downstream from the dam of Allatoona Lake, making it an ideal get...
Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter
Doll Mountain Day Use Area, situated in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers scenic views with its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier, as well as a re...
Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (GA)
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake near the Etowah River, providing a tranquil escape from Atlanta, 35 miles away. It offers visitors a range of outdoor activities such as water sports, picnicking, hiking, hunting, and wild...
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is located on the Etowah River, downstream from Allatoona Lake. It provides a tranquil escape from Atlanta, just 35 miles away, with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Cane Creek RV Park
From $30/night
Bumpus Mills
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a came...
Chilhowee Campground
Chilhowee Campground, located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, provides various camping options for RVs and tents, some with electric hookups. The day-use area features McKamy Lake, a sandy swim beach, picnic areas, and a bathhouse. Visitors shou...
From $12/night
Chilhowee Group Camp
Chilhowee Group Camp, situated in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, accommodates up to 75 campers and features nearby McKamy Lake for swimming and fishing. Visitors can enjoy scenic mountain views from various overlooks along the drive to the campgro...
From $50/night
Grandview RV Park
From $39/night
Hatchie Cove Campground
From $40/night
Parksville Lake RV Campground
Parksville Lake RV Campground features well-shaded, spacious campsites suitable for larger RVs. Some sites allow for two RVs to camp near each other, while others are situated along a small stream. The campground is conveniently located near Parks...
From $40/night
Crossville / I-40 KOA Holiday
Quinn Springs Pavilion
Quinn Springs Pavilion features a covered picnic shelter accommodating up to 50 people. It is an ideal venue for family reunions and church picnics.
Linton
Linton Recreation Area is a day-use destination located by Lake Barkley, surrounded by scenic wooded hills and diverse wildlife. It offers a great atmosphere for family and friend gatherings. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful scenery while enj...
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (GA)
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake along the Etowah River, providing a peaceful escape from Atlanta, just 35 miles away. The area offers opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. It serves as a sere...
Love's RV Hookup-Holly Springs MS 889
Victoria Campground
Victoria Campground is located along Allatoona Lake in Georgia, offering visitors a range of water activities. The campground features scenic views of the surrounding green rolling hills. Itβs an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy...
From $34/night
Thunder Rock Campground
Thunder Rock Campground, located 1.8 miles from the Ocoee Whitewater Center, offers 37 non-electric campsites for popups and RVs under 20 feet, with only one electric site available. It features a group campsite and is a favored spot for whitewate...
From $12/night
Sweetwater Campground
Sweetwater Campground is located by Allatoona Lake in Georgia, offering a range of water activities. It features picturesque green rolling hills, enhancing the outdoor experience. Visitors can enjoy a scenic and recreational environment.
From $24/night
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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Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)
Riverside Park Day Use Area, located along the Etowah River near Atlanta, offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. It is downstream from the dam of Allatoona Lake, making it an ideal get...
Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter
Doll Mountain Day Use Area, situated in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers scenic views with its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier, as well as a re...
Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (GA)
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake near the Etowah River, providing a tranquil escape from Atlanta, 35 miles away. It offers visitors a range of outdoor activities such as water sports, picnicking, hiking, hunting, and wild...
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is located on the Etowah River, downstream from Allatoona Lake. It provides a tranquil escape from Atlanta, just 35 miles away, with opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Cane Creek RV Park
From $30/night
Bumpus Mills
From fishing to boating and hiking, campers and day visitors at Bumpus Mills enjoy hours of fun on the upstream section of Lake Barkley. Many bird species reside here, including golden and bald eagles. Don't forget to pack binoculars and a came...
Chilhowee Campground
Chilhowee Campground, located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, provides various camping options for RVs and tents, some with electric hookups. The day-use area features McKamy Lake, a sandy swim beach, picnic areas, and a bathhouse. Visitors shou...
From $12/night
Chilhowee Group Camp
Chilhowee Group Camp, situated in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, accommodates up to 75 campers and features nearby McKamy Lake for swimming and fishing. Visitors can enjoy scenic mountain views from various overlooks along the drive to the campgro...
From $50/night
Grandview RV Park
From $39/night
Hatchie Cove Campground
From $40/night
Parksville Lake RV Campground
Parksville Lake RV Campground features well-shaded, spacious campsites suitable for larger RVs. Some sites allow for two RVs to camp near each other, while others are situated along a small stream. The campground is conveniently located near Parks...
From $40/night
Crossville / I-40 KOA Holiday
Quinn Springs Pavilion
Quinn Springs Pavilion features a covered picnic shelter accommodating up to 50 people. It is an ideal venue for family reunions and church picnics.
Linton
Linton Recreation Area is a day-use destination located by Lake Barkley, surrounded by scenic wooded hills and diverse wildlife. It offers a great atmosphere for family and friend gatherings. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful scenery while enj...
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (GA)
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is located on Allatoona Lake along the Etowah River, providing a peaceful escape from Atlanta, just 35 miles away. The area offers opportunities for water sports, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. It serves as a sere...
Love's RV Hookup-Holly Springs MS 889
Victoria Campground
Victoria Campground is located along Allatoona Lake in Georgia, offering visitors a range of water activities. The campground features scenic views of the surrounding green rolling hills. Itβs an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy...
From $34/night
Thunder Rock Campground
Thunder Rock Campground, located 1.8 miles from the Ocoee Whitewater Center, offers 37 non-electric campsites for popups and RVs under 20 feet, with only one electric site available. It features a group campsite and is a favored spot for whitewate...
From $12/night
Sweetwater Campground
Sweetwater Campground is located by Allatoona Lake in Georgia, offering a range of water activities. It features picturesque green rolling hills, enhancing the outdoor experience. Visitors can enjoy a scenic and recreational environment.
From $24/night
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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Athens has 271 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Quinn Springs Pavilion 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. Victoria Campground 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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