Camping near hiking trails in Georgia
297 camps in Georgia within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 63°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 76.9 mi | 172 | Freeman/AT Campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Duncan Ridge | 30.7 mi | 49 | Campsite · 14 mi SE of Cherry Log · 0.0 mi |
| Benton Mackaye | 75.1 mi | 38 | Campsite · 14 mi NW of Dahlonega · 0.0 mi |
| Andrews Cove | 1.9 mi | 37 | Andrews Cove Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Horse Trough Falls | 0.1 mi | 32 | Campsite #33 · 7 mi NW of Helen · 0.0 mi |
| Jacks Knob | 4.5 mi | 29 | Campsite · 7 mi SE of Young Harris · 0.0 mi |
| Bartram | 35.9 mi | 26 | Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Rocky Mountain | 1.8 mi | 24 | Dispersed spot · 7 mi N of Helen · 0.0 mi |
| Hike Inn Lodge | 5.5 mi | 21 | Campsite · 12 mi NW of Dawsonville · 0.0 mi |
| Logan Turnpike | 2.0 mi | 21 | Campsite · 7 mi W of Helen · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Dahlonega212 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Toccoa46 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Jasper35 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Milton9 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around LaGrange4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Georgia are good for hiking?
297 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 82 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 82°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 17% also offer fishing, 15% also offer boating & paddling, 10% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in GeorgiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Cotton HillFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
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Bald Ridge CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors travel to Lake Sidney Lanier for…
View camp →- Lake Sinclair Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi
The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. The Lake Sinclair…
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West Bank Park Shelters (Ga)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWest Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake…
View camp →- Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach AreasFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Adjacent to the nearby Lake Russell Campground the 100-acre lake is easy to access grass beach area, boat ramp, group pavillon, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There…
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Lake SpringsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia.
View camp →- Panther Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE DAY USE OR PARKING/BATHROOM AREAS. THESE AREAS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE TO THE AREA. PLEASE KEEP OUT OF THAT AREA.
View camp → - Frank Gross Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.0 mi
Located along the banks of Rock Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is…
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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 8 mi N of HelenDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 8 mi N of HelenDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi S of Sky ValleyDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →