Top Campgrounds near Mills River
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility with 19 first-come, first-served picnic sites and two reservable shelters located on a peninsula by the lake. Overnight camping is not permitted. Visitors can enjoy a virtual tour of the area.
Buckhorn Campground
Buckhorn Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake in eastern Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau, offers a scenic outdoor retreat. It features various activities for all ages, including summer interpretive programs and easy access to boating and fishing.
Holly Bay
Holly Bay, situated two miles north of the Laurel River Dam on the west side of Laurel River Lake, offers a scenic campground near the water. It is popular for activities such as power boating, canoeing, and fishing. The surrounding forest is name...
Spruce Creek Horse Camp
From $12/night
Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area, located near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest, offers group campers enjoyable activities such as sports, grilling, and lake exploration. The forest also safeguards 23 federally threatened or endangered...
Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is situated in Kentucky's Big South Fork, seven miles west of Whitley City at the end of Highway 700. It features six campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
Longleaf Campground
Longleaf Campground is situated near the park entrance, about ½ mile from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, within a mixed pine and hardwood forest. Its higher elevation protects it from regular flooding that affects other areas of the park.
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...
Bluff Hike in Camping
The Bluff Hike campground is a hike-in site located at the junction of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, about 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and Longleaf Campground. It is situated in a mixed pine/hardwood forest at a higher elevat...
Love's RV Hookup-Calhoun GA 735
Auberge Primland Resort
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...
Timberline Glamping at Pine Acres
Westgate RV Park
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.
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...
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility with 19 first-come, first-served picnic sites and two reservable shelters located on a peninsula by the lake. Overnight camping is not permitted. Visitors can enjoy a virtual tour of the area.
Buckhorn Campground
Buckhorn Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake in eastern Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau, offers a scenic outdoor retreat. It features various activities for all ages, including summer interpretive programs and easy access to boating and fishing.
Holly Bay
Holly Bay, situated two miles north of the Laurel River Dam on the west side of Laurel River Lake, offers a scenic campground near the water. It is popular for activities such as power boating, canoeing, and fishing. The surrounding forest is name...
Spruce Creek Horse Camp
From $12/night
Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area, located near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest, offers group campers enjoyable activities such as sports, grilling, and lake exploration. The forest also safeguards 23 federally threatened or endangered...
Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is situated in Kentucky's Big South Fork, seven miles west of Whitley City at the end of Highway 700. It features six campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
Longleaf Campground
Longleaf Campground is situated near the park entrance, about ½ mile from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, within a mixed pine and hardwood forest. Its higher elevation protects it from regular flooding that affects other areas of the park.
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...
Bluff Hike in Camping
The Bluff Hike campground is a hike-in site located at the junction of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, about 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and Longleaf Campground. It is situated in a mixed pine/hardwood forest at a higher elevat...
Love's RV Hookup-Calhoun GA 735
Auberge Primland Resort
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...
Timberline Glamping at Pine Acres
Westgate RV Park
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.
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...
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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.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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