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Camping for fishing in Georgia

69 camps in Georgia that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.

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69camps for fishing
2free or dispersed
42reservable
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Dahlonega19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Milton12 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Jasper10 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Tallulah Falls8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around LaGrange6 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Georgia are good for fishing?

69 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 2 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 75% also offer boating & paddling, 71% also offer hiking, 57% also offer swimming.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Georgia

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Whitetail RidgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Whitetail Ridge Campground is a waterfront facility on the western shore of West Point Lake, which spans parts of Alabama and Georgia.

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  • Big OaksFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Big Oaks Recreation Area is a 12 acre gently sloping site with good grass cover and scattered pine and hardwood trees throughout.. . . The area experiences high levels of intense public use…

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  • Hardley Creek ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Hardley Creek Park is the only Corps of Engineers park operated south of the West Point Dam and Powerhouse. Offering unique wildlife viewing opportunities along with ample picnic and…

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  • Bolding MillFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility.

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  • Sweetwater CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.

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  • Lake Rabun Beach Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the road, the lake offers plenty of…

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  • Mcgee Bridge ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    McGee Bridge Park, located near LaGrange, GA, is one of only three parks on West Point Lake offering a fishing pier. Along with the fishing pier, picnic sites and a boat launch facility are…

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  • Amity Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing…

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