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Permalink Reply by Debra Summers on June 22, 2009 at 7:49pm

For a laid back camping trip, Hamburg State Park is fantastic. It is located towards Augusta; actually in the middle of nowhere(the nearest town is 30 minutes away so bring everything you'll need!). It is one of the nicest, cleanest parks in GA. The restrooms are spotless, the sites are cleaned every time someone leaves and unless you fish, there's nothing to do but relax. The sites are even available to be reserved! There's only 30 though so call in advance! The sites are $23 a night(w/Senior discounts available). This is the place to go in the early spring or late fall.
Also another really pretty place is Watson Mill Bridge State Park outside Athens. This one has huge sites and beautiful trails. They also have very clean restrooms and well maintained sites. I believe the cost is the same as Hamburg.
Vogel is fantastic if you have the urge to do alot! They have it all! Even concerts on Saturday nights during the summer. This place has a really nice beach, mini golf, trails, a museum, etc. Even a separate area for tents and pop-ups. The restrooms are on the old side but are clean. Sites don't seem to be well maintained though so you might want to carry a rake. Located near Helen, Cleveland and Blairsville(Brasstown Bald) There's alot to do away from the campground also. They charge $23-25 a night.
Really for a great description of any of the GA state parks, just go to www. gastateparks.org. You can even watch videos of the different spots available. And make on-line reservations as well.

Permalink Reply by Peggy on June 29, 2009 at 2:18pm

FDR State Park, and West Point Lake are our now favorite spots to camp. Although I did enjoy Stone Mt State Park the camp sites they have for pop ups and tents aren't all that great but if you have a TT Or MH those spots are wonderful. Vogel is a very pretty place to camp as well as I can remember Fort Mt. Amicola Falls great place also.
I hope to go back to FDR before it turns cold.

Permalink Reply by Dana on July 3, 2009 at 7:05pm

We love GA state parks. We've camped at FDR, Ft Mtn, and Red Top Mtn so far. Right now we're using a tent, but we are thinking about a pop-up.

Permalink Reply by Ken Wright on July 9, 2009 at 9:37am

We camped for several days at Victory Bryant SP in late June. Really nice campground. Clean restrooms, well-kept sites, and friendly staff. We enjoyed the tent platforms. The grandchildren loved the pool, but playing in the creek provided the most fun. It was hot! We will probably visit here again, but in fall or spring. Not too far from town in case supplies are needed. For a change of pace, Java Joes a few miles away has great coffee and an incredible GA Peach smoothie (and free WI-Fi).

Permalink Reply by Debra Summers on July 29, 2009 at 8:17pm

Just back from 10 glorious days at Black Rock! Awesome weather and so cool some mornings, we actually used the heat for a bit! The lake was full and plenty of fish were seen although they sure weren't biting! Ada Falls had a lot more water too! The park was full also for the whole time but there were an awful lot of really friendly folks! Our only disappointments for this trip were the sad condition of the restrooms( and the fact they weren't kept up with daily) and the trading post rarely being open (although the volunteers doing a ban-up job of holding down the porch and not much else were able to take your cash for ice and firewood). We stopped by the roadside farm store for fresh (and I mean just picked!)veggies almost daily it was fantastic!

Permalink Reply by justDrivin on August 5, 2009 at 6:01pm

Jacks River in the Cohutta Wilderness, Great trails to the Falls.

Permalink Reply by Brad Brannon on August 21, 2009 at 11:46am

Didn't know there was a lake at Black Rock!

Debra Summers said:

Just back from 10 glorious days at Black Rock! Awesome weather and so cool some mornings, we actually used the heat for a bit! The lake was full and plenty of fish were seen although they sure weren't biting! Ada Falls had a lot more water too! The park was full also for the whole time but there were an awful lot of really friendly folks! Our only disappointments for this trip were the sad condition of the restrooms( and the fact they weren't kept up with daily) and the trading post rarely being open (although the volunteers doing a ban-up job of holding down the porch and not much else were able to take your cash for ice and firewood). We stopped by the roadside farm store for fresh (and I mean just picked!)veggies almost daily it was fantastic!

Permalink Reply by Brad Brannon on August 21, 2009 at 11:59am

We are tent campers and, for state parks, we have stayed at Vogel and Fort Yargo (I grew up in Winder). We have visited many others, stayed at the lodge & cabins at Unicoi and Amicalola falls. They are nice, well-maintained with lots of convenience and things to do, but for tent camping we prefer the remoteness and size of USFS sites in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Upper Chattahoochee River, Boggs Creek, Sandy Bottom, Desoto Falls are our favorites. If you have a boat, you have to stay on Hartwell at the Corps sites - they are the best. Of course if you don't have a boat they're still good - and you can rent one at any of the marinas. For more on the USFS sites try these two sites: http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/camping.htm and http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/southern/chat.htm. I also recommend Enota family campground and Stone Mountain Park - especially if you have kids. Enota is smack in the middle of the best part of the best state with hundreds of recreational and family bonding opportunities. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS!

Permalink Reply by Debra Summers on August 24, 2009 at 8:14pm

It's down from the camping and visitor's area on the left and back about 2 miles. Has a trail around it and plenty of fishing docks.

Brad Brannon said:

Didn't know there was a lake at Black Rock!

Debra Summers said:

Just back from 10 glorious days at Black Rock! Awesome weather and so cool some mornings, we actually used the heat for a bit! The lake was full and plenty of fish were seen although they sure weren't biting! Ada Falls had a lot more water too! The park was full also for the whole time but there were an awful lot of really friendly folks! Our only disappointments for this trip were the sad condition of the restrooms( and the fact they weren't kept up with daily) and the trading post rarely being open (although the volunteers doing a ban-up job of holding down the porch and not much else were able to take your cash for ice and firewood). We stopped by the roadside farm store for fresh (and I mean just picked!)veggies almost daily it was fantastic!

Permalink Reply by Sarah Amos on September 14, 2009 at 7:13pm

My family and I over the last few years have been frequenting Rabun Beach. It is north of Clarkesville off of SR 197 near Lake Burton. The campground is just across from the lake. It's large with areas for RVs and campers as well as tents. Brand new bathroom and shower facilities were built at the beginning of 2009. The grounds are well kept and always clean. Small fishing boats are welcome on the lake and the boat ramp, as well as a small swimming area that is great on a hot summer day, is just across the street from the camp grounds. And if you don't bring enough or forget your firewood, the campground host usually has some for sale for a reasonable price. A great, quiet getaway for the whole family!

Permalink Reply by Elaine Skinner, CMT on November 26, 2009 at 5:45pm

My favorite place in Georgia to camp is:
Waters Creek and Dicks Creek Falls
Travel 129 N through Cleveland, GA. (or 129 S from Blairsville, GA. where as you would turn right at Turners Corner Cafe)
Turn left at Turners Corner Cafe then take the next right on Mt Pisgah Road. Follow that road for approx. 3 miles till you see the first waterfall.
There are several waterfalls, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, primitive camping, caves to explore, etc. There is no 'fee' for camping, but there is a $3 (maybe $5) parking fee for each day.

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