This is an awesome campground on a large lake with fairly secluded sights. Cell phone service was pretty spotty which became an issue while trying to do some hiking. Their are a number of activities available including, hiking, biking, fishing and boating. This campground is extremely family friendly, almost too much for our liking as there were kids EVERYWHERE. There is a large beach area and an event center where they hold daily shows and classes. They even have a put-put course on sight. Bathrooms and facilities were well maintained, clean and plentiful. This is an extremely large campground! My biggest complaint would be the lack of markings on hiking trails. We had a hard time finding some of the trailheads even with the maps provided at the main office. I would like to make a trip back here during the week to avoid some of the crowds but outside of that this is an outstanding place to camp. Even with the weekend crowd we very much enjoyed ourselves!

Some of the sites have excellent lake views. Not too stacked. Nice beach with easy walk around the lake. Great for kids.

Another great Georgia State Park that offers quiet opportunities for hiking, fishing and paddle boating. We made our reservations on-line a couple of weeks before our arrival, upon check in we were greeted by a friendly park staff that had our paperwork ready.

The park information and reservations can be made using the Reserve America App or web site.

https://gastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fort-mountain-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530158.

We stayed at site 40 of Camping Area #2, the sites were well maintained and included water, electric, table and fire ring. We could receive very limited over the air TV and no cell service using Verizon as our carrier. We could also receive a weak WIFI signal at the park office parking lot. The bath houses were very clean and in great working order.

We had a great time here and will return, when planning a trip here bring what you will need as the nearest shopping is miles away in Chatsworth, GA.

Beautiful and interesting

This place was awesome!! Great family atmosphere, best scenic view in Georgia! Loved the ride up the mountain to get to the park.

The site was a pull through, mostly level and had views of the woods. I like my sites to be more private from other sites but it helped to have the woods on your sitting side.

The restroom was newly remodeled and kept clean.

The park has great opportunities for hiking and biking. It is close to Ellijay for junking, wineries and apple picking.

We have tent camped here three times and can't wait to go back! The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house. We camped on sites 13 and 15 in campground 1 and on site 52 in campground 2, which I think is one of the best sites in #2. Make sure you hike up to the fire tower and the observation deck for great views! The trail around the lake is very nice and even good for younger kids. Wildlife is everywhere, we saw a large red headed woodpecker, deer, squirrels, and even bears!! We learned our lesson about putting up any food/coolers at night...we have the teeth marks in a cooler as a keepsake!

There is an ancient stone wall across the top of the mountain that no one is sure who built. Most credible theory is Native Americans around 500 AD, but there are other wired stories. Lots of hiking, a large lake for fishing, and bike and equestrian trails. We picked wild blueberries for breakfast just a few yards from our camp site. The campground is large, water and electric and some full hookups. There is a museum and small store.

If you love twisty roads and beautiful views This is the place. We went in December and the weather was a little cool and damp but the views were great when the fog lifted. They're great scenic hikes in the park. Bathrooms were clean with very hot water

great place to be with family and friends. easy to get around and great place to explore.

Big campground. Can get busy fast.

Keep your food stored well - bears.

this camp ground is home to a beautiful lake and several beautiful views along with the actual fort that is at the top of the mountain.

It’s a really NICE place but after going to several other campgrounds it’s ok.

Beautiful campground that feels a little more like you're in nature than most. Wonderful hiking and views but still family friendly. Listen to them when they ask you to lock coolers in the car... bears are grateful for those who don't listen. Very steep drive up .

Awesome lake, nice beach area and playground. Only downside, no cell service.

The trails are a little steeper but so gorgeous. Plus you can camp on a lake.

We had an amazing time at this park. We booked campsite 41, and it was perfect being that the park was rather empty. Seemed like we had the place to ourselves. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The bathrooms looked new and clean. The trails were awesome. Definately take the time to do the overlook trails. The views are just stunning! But make sure you have everything you need, because the nearest town doesn't have much to offer other than fast food and one very decent grocery store. If you are tent camping, make sure to be bear aware. The black bears are prominent in the area, although we didn't see any.

Love this State Park and the views that it has to offer. Once it is site specific I would be more likely to recommend it. Some sites are tight and as well as the road. Read a longer review with tons of photos on the link. https://imaginecamper.com/2018/03/12/fort-mountain-state-park/

What a sweet surprise to go camping here. We can't wait to go on more trails and explore everything this park has to offer.The fire tower is a vision..To think that young men came and worked and set every stone step you walk on to get to see the tower is an amazing feat of engineering.

Great state park for hikers. Took my 3 kids here and we had a wonderful time. There are some rules regarding bear safety, so be aware of those. Nice lake beach, too.

for our camping group, this place was amazing. We had bear visitors, something they’ll warn you about upon arrival. The bears just added to the appeal of this place though. The views here? Amazing. Camping? Amazing! The trails are great, and everything feels spread out. I loved it, as did the rest of the group

My family of 5 was really impressed with this State park and can't wait to go back! The drive up to the park provides amazing vistas and once you arrive it just keeps getting better. It's an enormous park too, tons to see. The ancient rock wall was awesome and the fire tower is really neat! Look for the hidden "heart shaped" rock! The campsites & facilities were clean and well maintained. The rangers & campground hosts were very friendly and helpful. We camped at a platform site. Just be prepared if you choose one of these that you will be carrying in your stuff. Can't park near them. But it was worth it to have the quiet and seclusion. Loved it!! Been to so many state parks & reserves all over Ga but this one really set a high bar!!

Wonderful hiking trails with many mountain views. Campgrounds are very family friendly and clean. The little lake is a nice adventure too! They have primitive camping sites and a pioneer camp as well. Love this park.

We spent Memorial Day weekend at Fort Mountain and it was awesome. We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags. Pioneer camping has its challenges, but each site has an outhouse and a picnic table and prebuilt fire ring. There is an original fire tower on top of the mountain at the end of the trail. A Great Lake for kayaks and fishing with Jon boats, paddle boats, and canoes avaialble for rentals. Lots of cool lake side tent sites and trailer sites are also avaialble. We have camped several times with our scout troop. Lots of cool trails surround the park. There were fireworks in neighboring towns a short,15 min drive both nights. The towns near by have stores and food if your not I the mood to cook. The history is well documented on displays all around the park. And the there is a station that broadcasts at the end of one of the public service roads.

fun cool trails nice sites would love to go back