Pet-friendly campgrounds near Athens, Tennessee, United States

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Pet-friendly Campgrounds near Athens

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Frank Gross Campground

Blue Ridge, GA · 57 mi from Athens

4.4 (47 reviews)

Frank Gross Campground, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest about 2 hours north of Atlanta, offers year-round recreational activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking. With eight private campsites near Rock Creek, it's a great spot fo...

  • RV sites: 7
  • Tent sites: 8
  • Pet friendly
Closed for Season

Woodring Campground (GA)

Ellijay, GA · 57.1 mi from Athens

4.5 (512 reviews)

Woodring Branch Campground, located in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers a peaceful retreat just 70 mi from Atlanta. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, hiking, and picnicking, with trails suitable for all sk...

  • RV sites: 30
  • Tent sites: 41
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Showers
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Doll Mountain Campground

Ellijay, GA · 57.3 mi from Athens

4.6 (1154 reviews)

Doll Mountain Campground, located near Carters Lake in North Georgia, offers 68 campsites, primarily with RV hookups, perfect for family relaxation away from city life. The campground features a boat ramp, picnic areas, a playground, and restrooms...

  • RV sites: 35
  • Tent sites: 47
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access
Closed for Season

Elkmont Group Camp

Gatlinburg, TN · 58.5 mi from Athens

4.5 (31 reviews)

Elkmont Group Camp is located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it a perfect destination for group camping. It caters to outdoor enthusiasts seeking a scenic experience. The site provides an ideal environment for various...

  • Tent sites: 4
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Elkmont Campground

Gatlinburg, TN · 58.7 mi from Athens

4.6 (972 reviews)

Elkmont Campground, situated eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It lies at an elevation of 2.2 ft, benefiting from a moderate climate with mild winters and hot, hum...

  • RV sites: 158
  • Tent sites: 210
  • Potable Water
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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Suches, GA · 62.7 mi from Athens

4.5 (180 reviews)

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 mi f...

  • RV sites: 9
  • Tent sites: 16
  • Showers
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Desoto Falls Recreation Area

Dahlonega, GA · 63.8 mi from Athens

4.3 (323 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 15
  • Tent sites: 23
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

Helen, GA · 64.4 mi from Athens

3.5 (10 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 14
  • Tent sites: 19
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Standing Indian Campground

Franklin, NC · 64.9 mi from Athens

4.5 (501 reviews)

Standing Indian Campground offers a scenic stop for RV and tent travelers in Nantahala National Forest, providing various amenities for a comfortable stay. It's an ideal base for exploring the area's history and natural beauty. The campground is c...

  • RV sites: 32
  • Tent sites: 35
  • Picnic Table
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • River Access
Closed for Season

Deep Creek Group Camp

Bryson City, NC · 65.2 mi from Athens

4.8 (12 reviews)

Deep Creek Group Camp, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers traditional primitive camping with stunning mountain scenery. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, along with flush toil...

  • Tent sites: 3
  • Dump station on site
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Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Bryson City, NC · 65.2 mi from Athens

4.5 (546 reviews)

Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers traditional primitive camping with beautiful mountain scenery year-round. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, though there are no...

  • RV sites: 26
  • Tent sites: 90
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
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Andrew's Cove Campground

Lakemont, GA · 66.7 mi from Athens

3.9 (93 reviews)

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...

  • RV sites: 3
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)

Clayton, GA · 67.7 mi from Athens

4.4 (55 reviews)

Starting May 1, 2025, all camping sites at Tate Branch Campground will require reservations through recreation.gov. The 17-site campground, located on the Tallulah River and surrounded by hardwoods, offers a rustic outdoor experience for activitie...

  • RV sites: 13
  • Tent sites: 18
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Tallulah River Campground

Clayton, GA · 69.1 mi from Athens

4.2 (156 reviews)

Tallulah River Campground, located at 2,080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing R...

  • RV sites: 15
  • Tent sites: 16
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access
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Low Gap Campground

Helen, GA · 69.2 mi from Athens

4.2 (85 reviews)

Low Gap Campground, nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the Mark Trail Wilderness, offers a mix of developed amenities and a dispersed camping experience. With 13 sites, it provides abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking...

  • RV sites: 11
  • Tent sites: 13
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • River Access

Explore Athens, TN

Population: 14,471

Nearby city: Chattanooga, TN

Approx. 49 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 863 ft

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Explore Athens, TN

Population: 14,471

Nearby city: Chattanooga, TN

Approx. 49 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 863 ft

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