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Canal
Canal Campground is located on a peninsula between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, offering modern camping facilities. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the Barkley Dam and boats from their campsites, with Kentucky Lake just a mile away across th...
From $20/night
Donley Cabin
Donley Cabin is a historic, primitive structure in the Cherokee National Forest, offering a glimpse into the past without modern amenities like electricity or running water. It requires a quarter-mile walk from the parking area and is surrounded b...
Indian Boundary
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is a family-friendly campground in the Cherokee National Forest, featuring a swim beach, picnic area, and an accessible pavilion. Visitors can enjoy a 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake, along with stu...
From $20/night
Ford's Well Day Use Area
Ford's Well Recreation Area, located by Enid Lake, caters to horse enthusiasts with a 20.8-mile equestrian trail and an 18-site campground featuring full hook-ups and various amenities. Historically significant, it was a site for therapeutic water...
Murphy RV Camping
From $50/night
Brushy Mountain RV Park
From $75/night
Eureka
Eureka Campground is located on Lake Barkley, surrounded by wooded hills and rich wildlife. It is a popular fishing destination, known for hosting Kentucky's largest yellow bass catch. Anglers visit in hopes of setting new records.
From $30/night
Old Kuttawa
Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is located on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, adjacent to the canal connecting it to Kentucky Lake, creating a premier freshwater recreation destination. Visitors can enjoy picnicking or relaxing at the swimming be...
Chickasaw Hill
Chickasaw Hill is a peaceful, family-friendly campground located by Enid Lake in northern Mississippi's forests. It offers a serene environment for outdoor activities. A virtual tour of Enid Lake is available for viewing.
From $30/night
Spruce Creek Horse Camp
From $12/night
Bald Ridge Creek
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier, known for its stunning aqua-blue waters and picturesque views. The area attracts over 11 million visitors annually for excellent fishing and boating opportunities. It's a popular destin...
Love's RV Hookup-West Point GA 771
Plum Point Campground
Plum Point Campground, situated on the north side of Enid Lake in northern Mississippi, offers eight non-hookup campsites for a quiet, family-oriented camping experience. Amenities include a comfort station, playground, picnic sites, a natural bea...
From $10/night
Murphy / Peace Valley KOA Holiday
Long Branch Campground
Long Branch Campground, located on the south side of Enid Lake in northern Mississippi, offers 14 non-utility campsites for a quiet, family-oriented camping experience. Amenities include a comfort station, playground, picnic sites, beach, and boat...
From $10/night
Sawnee
Sawnee Campground, located north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and easy access to boating and swimming. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is famous for its aqua-blue waters and scenic beauty. Annually, it ...
Jones RV Park
From $90/night
Mammoth Picnic Shelters
The Mammoth Cave Picnic Area offers two shelters for visitor use: an enclosed Shelter G-1 and an open Shelter G-2, with G-1 requiring a reservation and key pickup. Check-in is at 10am and check-out by 6pm, with modified winter hours for G-1 from D...
Thompson Creek Park Shelter (GA)
Thompson Creek Park is located 30 miles 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 millio...
West Bank Park Shelters (GA)
West Bank Park, located 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 renowned for its aqua-blue water and scenic beauty. Annuall...
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Canal
Canal Campground is located on a peninsula between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, offering modern camping facilities. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the Barkley Dam and boats from their campsites, with Kentucky Lake just a mile away across th...
From $20/night
Donley Cabin
Donley Cabin is a historic, primitive structure in the Cherokee National Forest, offering a glimpse into the past without modern amenities like electricity or running water. It requires a quarter-mile walk from the parking area and is surrounded b...
Indian Boundary
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is a family-friendly campground in the Cherokee National Forest, featuring a swim beach, picnic area, and an accessible pavilion. Visitors can enjoy a 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake, along with stu...
From $20/night
Ford's Well Day Use Area
Ford's Well Recreation Area, located by Enid Lake, caters to horse enthusiasts with a 20.8-mile equestrian trail and an 18-site campground featuring full hook-ups and various amenities. Historically significant, it was a site for therapeutic water...
Murphy RV Camping
From $50/night
Brushy Mountain RV Park
From $75/night
Eureka
Eureka Campground is located on Lake Barkley, surrounded by wooded hills and rich wildlife. It is a popular fishing destination, known for hosting Kentucky's largest yellow bass catch. Anglers visit in hopes of setting new records.
From $30/night
Old Kuttawa
Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is located on the northern shores of Lake Barkley, adjacent to the canal connecting it to Kentucky Lake, creating a premier freshwater recreation destination. Visitors can enjoy picnicking or relaxing at the swimming be...
Chickasaw Hill
Chickasaw Hill is a peaceful, family-friendly campground located by Enid Lake in northern Mississippi's forests. It offers a serene environment for outdoor activities. A virtual tour of Enid Lake is available for viewing.
From $30/night
Spruce Creek Horse Camp
From $12/night
Bald Ridge Creek
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier, known for its stunning aqua-blue waters and picturesque views. The area attracts over 11 million visitors annually for excellent fishing and boating opportunities. It's a popular destin...
Love's RV Hookup-West Point GA 771
Plum Point Campground
Plum Point Campground, situated on the north side of Enid Lake in northern Mississippi, offers eight non-hookup campsites for a quiet, family-oriented camping experience. Amenities include a comfort station, playground, picnic sites, a natural bea...
From $10/night
Murphy / Peace Valley KOA Holiday
Long Branch Campground
Long Branch Campground, located on the south side of Enid Lake in northern Mississippi, offers 14 non-utility campsites for a quiet, family-oriented camping experience. Amenities include a comfort station, playground, picnic sites, beach, and boat...
From $10/night
Sawnee
Sawnee Campground, located north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, offers stunning lake views and easy access to boating and swimming. The lake, named after poet Sidney Lanier, is famous for its aqua-blue waters and scenic beauty. Annually, it ...
Jones RV Park
From $90/night
Mammoth Picnic Shelters
The Mammoth Cave Picnic Area offers two shelters for visitor use: an enclosed Shelter G-1 and an open Shelter G-2, with G-1 requiring a reservation and key pickup. Check-in is at 10am and check-out by 6pm, with modified winter hours for G-1 from D...
Thompson Creek Park Shelter (GA)
Thompson Creek Park is located 30 miles 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 millio...
West Bank Park Shelters (GA)
West Bank Park, located 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 renowned for its aqua-blue water and scenic beauty. Annuall...
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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, Donley Cabin 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. Eureka 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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