Georgia RV Camping and Campgrounds

Recreational Vehicle Camping and Campgrounds in Georgia

Georgia offers great RV camping opportunities from lakes in deep forests to coastal campgrounds. RV parks are almost everywhere in Georgia, and State Parks and Forests have developed campgrounds for RV camping. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has fresh water based recreation areas that are also great RV camping destinations. Don't forget about the great private RV parks available in Georgia!

Public campground and free RV camping location maps follow Georgia resources.

Georgia Resources for RV Camping Information

• Private RV Parks - Research tools for find RV parks and campgrounds in Georgia.

• US Forest Service - USFS information about camping both National Forests in Georgia. Developed fee campgrounds, and free RV camping locations.
• Army Corps of Engineers - USACE/COE information about 10 COE lakes and camping opportunities in Georgia.

• State Parks information about RV camping at the many state parks in Georgia.
• Georia Tourism Website - Where to go and what to do.  Includes public and private campground listings.
• Georgia DNR - Georgia wildlife management areas allow camping. Start at this site for the rules, then explore!

• Camping Reservations - Georgia Federal Campground Reservations.

• Current Weather - From the National Weather Service
• Historical Weather - Know what to pack. Includes monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature,GPS location and elevation.

• RV Dump Stations

• RVDumps.com - Places to dump in Georgia.
• Sanidumps.com - RV dump stations listed by town.

RV Camping pages with more information

• USFS (US Forest Service) Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
• Boondocking - Learn the rules and regulations of free dispersed camping on public lands.
• USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, their RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.

Georgia Free Camping

Free RV Camping, RV Parking, and Boondocking

Our Public Lands and Boondocking Section have more information about finding remote free RV camping locations, and our Free RV Camping Section has ideas about free camping and parking places you may not have thought about.

CHATSWORTH

Located in northern Georgia, great free dispersed RV camping (boondocking) sites can be found throughout the USDA Chatahoochee National Forest. Developed campgrounds are located throughout the area, and make great base camps to explore for the best RV camping sites.

EATONTON

Located in central Georgia, the USDA Oconee National Forest has developed fee campgrounds, and free dispersed RV camping (boondocking) is allowed along forest roads. Contact the Oconee Ranger District for access and suggested camping locations.

We recommend the Georgia Atlas and Gazetteer to find RV camping locations. This topographic atlas offers comprehensive detail including trails, back country roads, lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, campgrounds, public lands, and hunting and fishing locations. Information about family trips, wilderness outing possibilities, and more are included. Put that together with DeLorme Topo 6.0 Software and you have a versatile set of tools to find the best camping sites all across Georgia.

Georgia Public Campgrounds

Georgia offers great RV camping sites from the mountains and forests, to ocean beaches. The following listings are only examples of RV camping sites available at public campgrounds.

BLAIRSVILLE

One of Georgia's oldest and most popular, Vogel State Park offers over 100 RV camping sites in the north Georgia mountains. Great hiking trails and rugged scenery.

BUFORD

RV camping is available at one the nations most popular lakes. Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 7.5 million visitors each year, and is located in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. 76 developed recreation areas.

CARTERS LAKE

Several developed public campgrounds are available for RV camping around USACE Carters Lake.

• The Woodring campground has electric campsites and RV dump station
• Doll Mountain campground has RV camping with electric and non electric campsites, and an RV dump.
• Non electric campsites are available at the Harris Branch campground.

CLAYTON

• Rugged mountain scenery and the Tallulah River make the Tallulah River Campground a great place to camp, fish or hike. The campground has 17 camp sites with picnic tables, and grills.
• The remote Tate Branch Campground has 19 camp sites with picnic tables and grills. Map To Campground. Fishing and hiking, as well as other outdoor activities await you.

CRAWFORDVILLE

An interesting combination State Park and Historic Site, A.H. Stephens Historic Park offers 25 campsites, and one of the best Civil War artifact collections in Georgia.

DAWSONVILLE

24 campsites, the highest water falls east of the Mississippi, and miles of trails make Amicalola Falls State Park a great RV camping destination. One of Georgia's most popular parks.

DOUGLAS

50 RV camping sites are available at the General Coffee State Park. This park has a Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill, barnyard animals and other exhibits.

ELBERTON

Located on Clarks Hill Lake, Bobby Brown State Park offers 61 campsites, and water sports of all types. Swimming pool and concessions.

LAFAYETTE

RV camping deep in the forest is available at The Pocket recreation area. 27 campsites, most located along a stream. Hiking trails nearby.

MORGANTON

Located in the north Georgia mountains, the USDA Chattahoochee National Forest, the Morganton Point campground offers 37 campsites overlooking Lake Blue Ridge.

RISING FAWN

Located near Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon State Park offers 73 campsites. Rugged scenery and hiking trails

ST MARY'S

Located on the Colonial Coast, Crooked River State Park has 62 campsites available for RVs and tents. Saltwater Fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and birding are just some of the activities available.