Hikers exploring Cloudland Canyon State Park can access waterfall overlooks and canyon views from the east rim trail system near these Pioneer Campsites. The campground features closely spaced gravel pads designed for large RVs up to 40 feet, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites accommodate vehicles requiring overnight parking in designated RV spots, even for tent campers.
The facility charges $60 per night and provides standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and a dump station. Campers seeking different experiences can explore campgrounds near Trenton or consider the park's primitive backcountry sites along longer trail systems for $10 nightly.
Description
Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and exceptional hiking. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.
The most spectacular view into the canyon is an easy walk from the picnic area; however, hikers can also explore a rim trail or journey to the canyon floor by a series of staircases. Two waterfalls cascade over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below, with their flow depending on recent rains. This Waterfalls Trail is part of the popular Canyon Climbers Club.
Overnight guests can choose from cottages near the canyon edge, a modern campground and spacious, walk-in tent sites. Backpackers can enjoy camping in a hemlock grove on the 2-mile Backcountry Loop.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-657-4050
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCloudland Canyon State Park Pioneer Campsites is located in Georgia
Directions
Located on GA Hwy136, 7 miles east of Trenton and exit 11 off I-59, or 50 miles west of Resaca and I-75 exit 320
Address
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Coordinates
34.8258204 N
85.48859849 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
