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Maple Springs
Maple Springs offers a peaceful campground and access to backcountry trails, as well as opportunities to explore Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system with over 400 miles of passageways. Visitors can take various tours to experience the ca...
From $50/night
Bandy Creek
Bandy Creek is a large, modern campground located within The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This scenic area provides numerous recreational opportunities for visitors. It is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $20/night
Carolina Valley RV
Ivy Hill
University Station RV Resort
North Abutment
North Abutment Campground, situated at the north end of Grenada Dam on Grenada Lake, is ideal for boating and fishing. The area is rich in Civil War history and hosts the Thunder on Water Safe Boating Festival each summer, featuring concerts, a yo...
From $30/night
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Persimmon Hill is a tranquil, family-friendly campground and day use area located by Enid Lake in northeast Mississippi. It offers a peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy nature. A virtual tour of Enid Lake is available for those interested.
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...
From $20/night
Bolding Mill Shelters (GA)
Bolding Mill Park, located 30 miles 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 s...
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...
From $26/night
Bolding Mill
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.
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is located by Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 islands. It attracts more than 11 million visitors each year, offering a wide...
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Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)
Van Pugh North Park is located 15 miles 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 bea...
Little Hall Shelter (GA)
Little Hall Park is located about 30 miles 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 ...
Kendall Campground
Kendall Campground is situated at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, near Wolf Creek Dam. It offers scenic views of Lake Cumberland. A virtual tour of Lake Cumberland is available online.
From $32/night
Trackrock Campground & Cabins
Hernando Point Campground
Hernando Point Recreation Area is located by Arkabutla Lake and Dam in northwest Mississippi. It features a dam project on the Coldwater River. The area is known for excellent sailing opportunities east of the Mississippi River.
From $30/night
Duckett Mill
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...
Old Federal
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...
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Maple Springs
Maple Springs offers a peaceful campground and access to backcountry trails, as well as opportunities to explore Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system with over 400 miles of passageways. Visitors can take various tours to experience the ca...
From $50/night
Bandy Creek
Bandy Creek is a large, modern campground located within The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This scenic area provides numerous recreational opportunities for visitors. It is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
From $20/night
Carolina Valley RV
Ivy Hill
University Station RV Resort
North Abutment
North Abutment Campground, situated at the north end of Grenada Dam on Grenada Lake, is ideal for boating and fishing. The area is rich in Civil War history and hosts the Thunder on Water Safe Boating Festival each summer, featuring concerts, a yo...
From $30/night
Persimmon Hill Day Use Area
Persimmon Hill is a tranquil, family-friendly campground and day use area located by Enid Lake in northeast Mississippi. It offers a peaceful environment for visitors to enjoy nature. A virtual tour of Enid Lake is available for those interested.
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...
From $20/night
Bolding Mill Shelters (GA)
Bolding Mill Park, located 30 miles 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 s...
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...
From $26/night
Bolding Mill
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.
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is located by Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake features nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 islands. It attracts more than 11 million visitors each year, offering a wide...
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Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)
Van Pugh North Park is located 15 miles 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 bea...
Little Hall Shelter (GA)
Little Hall Park is located about 30 miles 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 ...
Kendall Campground
Kendall Campground is situated at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, near Wolf Creek Dam. It offers scenic views of Lake Cumberland. A virtual tour of Lake Cumberland is available online.
From $32/night
Trackrock Campground & Cabins
Hernando Point Campground
Hernando Point Recreation Area is located by Arkabutla Lake and Dam in northwest Mississippi. It features a dam project on the Coldwater River. The area is known for excellent sailing opportunities east of the Mississippi River.
From $30/night
Duckett Mill
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...
Old Federal
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...
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Athens has 253 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Carolina Valley RV 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. North Abutment 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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