Newton Factory Shoals Recreation Area operates this county-managed campground along the Yellow River in Covington, offering primitive camping from March through November at $15 per night. The campground sits across from the main recreation park, near a cemetery entrance, which can confuse first-time visitors following GPS directions to the day-use area.
Most sites provide direct waterfront access along the river, where campers can watch beavers play in the early morning hours. Each site includes a raised gravel platform for tents, fire pit, grill, and trash can. The tent platforms accommodate larger shelters easily. A central bathhouse provides toilets, showers, and electrical outlets, though some campers suggest bringing shower shoes. A water spigot sits near the restroom facility.
The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, with an on-site manager named Raymond collecting fees and maintaining the grounds. Bob P. notes that "most sites are on the water" and describes the manager as friendly and knowledgeable about the area's mill history. Weekend crowds clear out during weekdays.
Access accommodates tents, small trailers, and walk-in camping, though larger RVs may struggle with site leveling and maneuvering. For different camping experiences, HighFalls State Park Campground provides full hookups and developed facilities nearby.
Description
This campground is located across the street from the graveyard up the road - not at the park itself. It is better suited to primitive camping.
This campground is first come, first serve. It is $15 dollars a night. Some of the sites are waterfront. There is a bathroom with a shower that was kept up with and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. There is also a water spigot near the bathroom and electrical outlets in the bathroom.
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Location
Public CampgroundNewton Factory Shoals Rec Area is located in Georgia
Address
450 Newton Factory Bridge Road
Covington, GA 30014
Coordinates
33.44800076 N
83.8260004 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 46 min from Atlanta, GA
- 55 min from Macon, GA
- 1 hr 3 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr 22 min from Gainesville, GA
