Tennessee Glamping
Altamont, TN · 67.1 mi from Athens
4.4 (5 reviews)
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177 campgrounds
1,622 available sites
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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
Season starts on April 15, 2027
Closed for Season
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Robbinsville, NC · 68.2 mi from Athens
4.0 (10 reviews)
Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, surrounded by mixed hardwood forest. It is part of a campground with tent and RV sites on a peninsula in Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is available ...
- Parking
- Lake Access
Season starts on April 15, 2027
Closed for Season
Cheoah Point Cabin 2
Robbinsville, NC · 68.2 mi from Athens
4.7 (31 reviews)
Cheoah Point Cabin 2 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, offering views of Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is part of a campground with tent and RV sites, surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. It is availab...
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- Restrooms
- Grill
- Lake Access
Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground
Sevierville, TN · 68.3 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Beach Access
- Restrooms
River Cove Campground
Sevierville, TN · 68.4 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
Rose Creek Campground & Cabins
Franklin, NC · 68.5 mi from Athens
4.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Restrooms
- Showers
Douglas Tailwater Campground
Kodak, TN · 68.5 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
- General Store
- Restrooms
- Waterfront
- Showers
Frank's at Cane Hollow
Sparta, TN · 68.8 mi from Athens
4.2 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Restrooms
- Restaurant
Gem City Campground
Franklin, NC · 69 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Restrooms
- Showers
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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
Stay Wilder Campground
Rising Fawn, GA · 69.2 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- Restrooms
- Waterfront
- Showers
Douglas Headwater Campground
Sevierville, TN · 69.2 mi from Athens
3.0 (5 reviews)
- Beach Access
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Greenbrier Campground
Gatlinburg, TN · 69.4 mi from Athens
5.0 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Beach Access
- Restrooms
Whispering Falls at Burgess RV Park
Sparta, TN · 69.8 mi from Athens
4.4 (5 reviews)
- Wi Fi
- General Store
- Restrooms
- Restaurant
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Population: 14,471
Nearby city: Chattanooga, TN
Approx. 49 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 863 ft
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Athens has 177 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground 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. Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA) is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
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