Camping for swimming in Georgia
43 camps in Georgia that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 82°F and lows near 61°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Gainesville15 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Roswell6 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Toccoa5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Reed Creek4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around LaGrange3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Georgia are good for swimming?
43 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 82°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 95% also offer boating & paddling, 91% also offer fishing, 67% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in GeorgiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Old FederalFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOld Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11…
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Duckett MillFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDuckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational…
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Big OaksFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBig 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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Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWhether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude…
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Lake Rabun Beach Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCradled 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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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking, all centered around beautiful Lake…
View camp →- Chattooga River DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Chattooga River Ranger District covers 261,035 acres in the northeast part of Georgia. Terrain ranges from the Piedmont in the southern part of the district to Georgia's second highest…
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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.
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