Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area, near Covington, Georgia, is a charming spot for those looking to enjoy a bit of nature without breaking the bank. With sites that sit right by the water, it’s a fantastic place to kick back, roast marshmallows, and soak in the scenery.

The campground offers basic amenities like clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. Many campers have enjoyed the friendly management, with one noting, “Raymond stopped by to welcome us and take our payment,” highlighting the personal touch that makes this place feel welcoming.

For those who love a good view, several sites provide a waterfront experience, and you might even catch a glimpse of playful beavers in the morning. The area is perfect for primitive camping, focusing on tents, but there’s enough room for smaller trailers too. Just keep in mind that it’s first-come, first-served, so arriving early is a good idea if you want to snag a prime spot.

If you’re up for some exploration, the surrounding park offers trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls, making it a great day trip for hiking enthusiasts. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area has a laid-back vibe that’s hard to resist.

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.

Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

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Heads up. Clearly stated no overnight camping. 

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Beautiful backdrop for photos and a great place to just play in the river.

Nice daytrip area

Place to camp ever you have to go across the street to get to the campgrounds

My favorite 

It’s easy to find what you’re looking for everything is right there you just have to pick and choose

Great

Such a great campsite for very cheap. They have many water front campsites with a lot of room. They have a box platform for your tent. It could easily fit my 8 person tent. They have fire pits and a main bath house with a shower. I will say that you should probably bring flipflops for the shower because it doesn't look like it's been cleaned in a year but it's nice having a option for one. That was the only downside to the property but it's only 15 dollars a night so I can't really complain

Great camp site

Note to future campers: the campground is NOT located at the address provided. This is the recreational park. The campground is actually up the road, on the opposite side of the park, at the entrance of the graveyard. 

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. 

We arrived late at night and didn’t see how to pay for the campground so we just set up but the next morning, the campground manager, Raymond, stopped by to welcome us and take our payment. He was very nice and helpful, keeping up with the grounds and the bathroom, and answering any questions we had. 

We lucked out and got a waterfront site (site 4) due to the fact somebody checked out early. We had a happy little bonus of getting to watch the beavers play in the river early in the morning. Each of the sites have a raised gravel platform for tents, a grill, trash can, and a fire pit. 

The campground was full on Saturday when we arrived but cleared out during the week.

All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back if we ever come back to the area. 

Thanks again, Raymond, for all that you do to keep up with the place and make it an enjoyable experience for campers like us! 

On a final note: this campground is definitely set up for primitive camping, focusing more on tents. We have a 10 foot trailer. We were able to back in to our spot with no problem. The site was not level but that wasn’t a big deal for us in our rooftop tent. We didn’t check out the other sites but an RV would probably have a hard time setting up here. 

Nice Waterfront View 

CG Manager drove through periodically and was very friendly. I met him on the trail to the falls and took the time to explain the factory that used to be there. Very interesting. Most sites are on the water. Has toilets and showers. I stayed for 3 nights and had a great time. 

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