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Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground, near Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia, is a fantastic destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying modern conveniences. With spacious sites that offer a mix of privacy and beautiful surroundings, it’s a great place to set up camp, whether you’re in a tent, RV, or cabin.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors have praised for their cleanliness. Many campers have enjoyed the nearby lake for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating, making it a perfect spot for water activities. As one visitor noted, “The park is great with a nice lake for fishing, kayaking, paddle boating, as well as many hiking trails.”

For those who love hiking, the trails around the campground lead to stunning views, including the popular Dowdell’s Knob, which was a favorite picnic spot of President Roosevelt. The area is rich in history, with the Little White House State Historic Site just a short drive away, adding an educational twist to your outdoor adventure.

While some campers mentioned that certain sites can get a bit muddy after rain, the overall experience is enhanced by the friendly atmosphere and the abundance of activities available. Whether you’re stopping for a night or planning a longer stay, Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground offers a blend of relaxation and adventure that’s hard to beat.

Description

State Park

At 9,049 acres, Georgia's largest state park is a hiker's and backpacker's haven. Many visitors are surprised to find rolling mountains 80 miles southeast of Atlanta. Above King's Gap is Dowdell's Knob where President Franklin D. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs. A life-size sculpture of the president now welcomes visitors to the overlook. Several park amenities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool fed by cool springs. A wooded campground sits near the edge of a small fishing lake, and privately operated stables offer guided horseback rides. In 1921, FDR came to this part of Georgia to swim in naturally warm springs that offered relief from polio. Today, nearby Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site invites visitors to see his modest home, a museum and the pools that first drew him here. 9,049 Acres 22 Cottages 109 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 16 Backcountry Campsites 2 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 95) Group Camp (sleep 75) Pioneer Campground 2 Lakes (15-acre Lake Delanor and 25-acre Lake Franklin) Liberty Bell Swimming Pool Trading Post

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Location

Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground is located in Georgia

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Directions

Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27.

Address

2970 Highway 190
Pine Mountain Valley, GA 31823

Coordinates

32.84402084 N
84.82864728 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Hike-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Dec. 19, 2024

Lots of fun!

We love camping here. Staff are friendly and helpful. Campground is clean and really nice. We love it!

Site508
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2024

Pretty state campground

We had some flubs with this campground. We put the wrong address in our GPS resulting in us arriving too late to use the pool. Then we neglected to pick up our paperwork and had to drive back to the main building to get it and we drove past the campground host on duty so we didn’t get firewood. Our campsite was pretty: flat, spacious, shaded with trees, but it was frustrating to drive past the even prettier spots right on the lake and realize that’s what I should have booked!! Several people were out enjoying evening fishing as we drove past to our more woodsy loop.

We were here all of 12 hours - it was a nice stopover on our route further south. Really quiet and absolutely spotless bathhouse! I really was bummed about not getting to the pool (it was not open the next day) - we will come back!

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2024

Nice site, well maintained

I am getting back into camping for the first time in a very long time. Went to FDR State Park because it’s only about 30 minutes from home. Booking site 111 was easily done online. I arrived after the office had closed but my reservation sheet with instructions was left in a box on the door for me to pick up. Great park with nice lake for fishing, kayaking, paddle boating as well many hiking trails. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Visited Dowdell’s Knob which gives a fantastic view…no wonder it was FDR’s favorite picnicking site when visiting Warm Springs. I would definitely recommend and will be back, but next time will be spring or fall because summer was just too hot.

Site111
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Allen S., July 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Allen S., July 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Allen S., July 2, 2024
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Reviewed May. 25, 2024

Beautiful and Clean Campground

Stayed in the 500 series camping area prior to Memorial Day Weekend for two nights. The staff at check in were extremely friendly and helpful. All camping/RV spots in 500 series were well spaced, the ones nearest the lake seem a little more congested. Easy to navigate with my Solis, but a large Class A or trailer would be challenging. The bathroom/shower facilities were some of the cleanest, well kept I’ve ever seen. Hiked to Cascade Falls with my wife and our two dogs (2 miles in/2 miles out). Will definitely go back.

Site507
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Timothy M., May 25, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2023

Nature at its best

Easy booking, check in, and hook up to electric and water. Beautiful, serene surroundings. We didn’t get to do all the fun stuff available like the pool and the hiking trail since it was just an overnight stop but we will be back.

Site302
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Pam & Steve S., July 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Pam & Steve S., July 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Pam & Steve S., July 28, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 20, 2023

Great Spring Trip

Booked a couple of adjacent sites to explore the area with friends. The State Park is very well maintained, sites offered enough privacy, bathhouse was very clean, and the weather couldn’t have been better. Visited the Little White House State Historic site and enjoyed the Wild Safari and some good B-B-Q.

Site525
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rick G., April 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rick G., April 20, 2023
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rick G., April 20, 2023
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Reviewed Feb. 22, 2023

FDR State Park

Nice spot. Trails are nice. If you arrive after hours, look up instructions for check in beforehand. Sites are pretty private. Quiet. Clean bathrooms.

Site511
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2022

Great park

This is a large park with many loops and sites. There are many good trails in this area. Most sites were large with plenty of extra space. Some sites had decks overlooking the pond. Many were pull through.

Site231
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rachel G., September 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rachel G., September 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rachel G., September 30, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

Mud hole

This was not my favorite state park. Our first site was a mud hole. They were nice and moved us, but most site were covered in mud if you weren't up top.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2022

Nice campground, lots of history

Tent camped on site 611 with water and electric.Very close to clean showers. Showers have two private family rooms for added privacy. The 600 series sites appear to be new. Friends used full hookup, pull-through RV just across road. Many shady spots.

Lots of trails in park. President Roosevelt had favorite overlook in park which now has his statue. FDR Little White House and museum are very interesting and only a few minutes away in Warm Springs. Pine Mountain is pretty small town.

Site611
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Mar. 28, 2022

Beautiful Lake Delanor

This review is for FDR #115. Although small, this site has a commanding view of beautiful Lake Delanor. The state park allows 2 tents per site, and we couldn’t have fit 3 anyway. There was just enough room for our Tahoe in the parking area next to the tent pad. Our family enjoyed fishing, walking through the park, and visiting Dowdell’s Knob. We cooked all our meals on our grill and Coleman stove. The picnic table is large and is positioned on a new balcony area, apparently just renovated. The bathhouses are very nice and having a hot shower while camping is really fantastic. Almost every site was occupied during the weekend we were visiting and save a few loud campers on Saturday night, likely off the grid at one of the primitive sites, the main campground was absolutely quiet after 10:00 PM. Some Canadian geese and turtles visited us. The lake itself is stocked with bass and bluegill but no one was really biting. Lovely to sip on your coffee and watch the fog lift off the lake. This state park is a treasure. We loved it and hope to return someday.

Site115
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rebecca L., March 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rebecca L., March 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Rebecca L., March 28, 2022
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Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

Best Campsite Ever!

This was the best campsite we’ve been to yet. The sites are impeccable, the campground is well maintained, and the sites are spacious. This site has a campground feel with the wooded campground, spaced out sites, mountain view, lake. It also has many great amenities like a pool, and trading post with ice and firewood. not to mention all of the amazing things you can do nearby like hoarse back riding, safari tours, zip lines… we will most definitely come back several times.

Site200
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Daylin R., January 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Daylin R., January 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Daylin R., January 18, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

Can’t make reservations on website

Tried numerous ways to get help or make reservations without out any luck so after 30 minutes gave up - let me know when your website gets fixed and you can answer your phone

Siteb4
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

Soul searching

I drove up from Florida on a whim, went back country camping. The hike was a little surprising, but I loved the peacefulness of the trails and camp. Definitely plan on going back for another trip.

SiteJenning Springs
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Brandon R., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Brandon R., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Brandon R., January 1, 2022
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Reviewed Nov. 30, 2021

Beautiful and expansive park!

Cabin 1 (one of the original CCC cabins) was perfect for a long Thanksgiving weekend. The cabin feels both rustic and has a modern kitchen, which is great for cooking a celebratory feast. It also has two interior wood-burning stoves, one in the living room and one in the bedroom, so perfect for those chilly nights. We saw some stunning sunsets from the rocking chairs on the side porch. The view over the ridge really makes it feel like you’re in the mountains. We did miss the peak of the fall leaves by a couple of weeks, but we had great hikes every day. Really relaxing trip.

SiteCabin 1
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Latika Y., November 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Latika Y., November 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Latika Y., November 30, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Perfect fall or spring family camping

We found some great spots with plenty of room but there are also “adjoining” type sites if you are camping with other families. Bathrooms are clean but no ventilation. I personally wouldn’t shower in the bathhouse if it’s over 80 degrees outside because it is sweltering. Firewood at the outpost was very reasonable at $5 for a large bundle. Nice playgrounds for the kids.

Site213 and 218
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Margie B., September 18, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2021

Quiet in the mountains

We have stayed st FD Roosevelt several times over the last few years and keep coming back. The lakeside campground provides lake and forest views. They recently added a third new bathhouse which is quite nice and are still renovating the rest of the campground. The only minus is the distance our campsite was from the bathhouse.

Site204
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Muffy Clark G., September 13, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Great views, near Roosevelt's Little White House and Warm Springs

Green forest on Pine Mountain, this campground is well laid out and has history.  Several projects done by the CCC.  40 miles of trails to hike/bike.  A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe.  Equestrian trail rides (and stable rentals) are available.  Water/power, fire pit, picnic tables on gravel sites with some pull thru.  Satellite tv can be received at some sites.  Showers/bathrooms with laundry facility at each.  And several trails to walk you dog.

Life size statue of FDR on Dowdell's Knob, where FDR would come to relax and take in the view over King's Gap.

Grocery store available in the town of Pine Mountain (about 15 minutes from campground).

Great base for area sight seeing:

Roosevelt's Little White House State Park

Warm Springs (where Roosevelt would go for the warm springs)

    In Columbus, GA:

National Infantry on Fort Benning

National Civil War Navy Museum 

Coca Cola Space Museum

Site104
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Norris K., June 7, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

Lovely, shaded, well separated camping spots.

Beautiful campsites with lots of space between sites. Water and electric, with nice level sites. The lake was nice for kayaking...paddle boats, canoes, row boats and kayaks available to rent.

Site214
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Lynn A., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Lynn A., June 2, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Shady, well spaced camp sites and a nice lake.

Here for two days anf it's beautiful. Kayaked in the lake, saw turtles, a northern water snake and lots of squirrels and birds. Kids fished, but they only caught a turtle which was unhooked and returned to the lake...hopefully a little wiser.

Site214
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 4, 2021

Great weekend of camping

Love this campground. Our site, #102 , was level, but kinda short for our 40ft camper. Clean bathhouses, friendly staff! Our site overlooked the lake, nice breeze. Trails are nice, long walks through the woods.

We wanted to try to get in other sites, had to plan almost a year out. This park fills quickly.

Site102
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Roger L., May 4, 2021
Reviewed May. 2, 2021

Perfect get away

Beautiful campground. Sparking bathrooms and friendly staff. The ladies at the reservation office are fantastic. The lake is beautiful and the grounds are well maintained. FDR is a great home base for exploring the area.

Site510
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Kim M., May 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Kim M., May 2, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 11, 2021

Great State park and camping

We were on site 213 and 214. Beautiful wooded site lots of space between sites in this loop. Very short walk to lake. Loop 1 sites are lake front and lake view but more close together than we like. Sites pretty level and gravel. Concrete picnic table, fire ring and light pole with lots of room fir our dogs. Bathroom facilities were very clean, with showers and laundry. Placed well around the campground. Playground but not opened at this time. Lots of hiking trails, pool, can rent canoes and paddle boats on the lake. Dog friendly. Close to Calloway Gardens and little town of Pine Mountain.

  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Liz H., April 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Liz H., April 11, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 19, 2021

F.D. Roosevelt State Park a natural historical beauty.

This campground offers it all. Set in F.D. Roosevelt State Park you are surrounded by forest, lakes, streams, rock formations and campsites are quiet and private.  We stayed in site #114 directly on the lake.  The state reconfigured some of the sites along the lake and site #114 is no longer on a slope.  Very level space with water, electric and sewer.  Close to a very clean restroom, playground, rental boat ramp and so much more.  Everything a family could want to spend a few days in nature.  Lots to do in the area - Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, city of Columbus, Chattahoochee River, Little White House, etc.  Highly recommend this jewel in Georgia.

Site#114
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Janet  A., March 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Janet  A., March 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Janet  A., March 19, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 13, 2021

Very well kept

Really clean. Plenty of bath houses. A number of sites directly on the lake are tent only, or very very small pull behinds. Lots of hiking but its not marked out very well. Especially if GPS brings you in the back entrance. The center to check in is about 1.5 miles from there and no signs clearly tell you were to go. But otherwise this is a beautiful place.

Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021

Nice hiking areas, clean sites and close to Atlanta.

Great State Park only 1.5 hours from Atlanta. We stayed in site 502 which was a good pull through spot. We noticed that most of the sites are not super private- it would be great if there were some low shrubbery in between sites (lots of very nice mature trees but not much down low to provide privacy). All areas were well taken care of and very clean (including the restrooms).  We really appreciated that each camping area Host had firewood to sell! Try and figure out where your campsite is PRIOR to going to the Park as there are two entrances and one entry is closer to campsites 1, 2, 3 and another entry is closer to campsites 4, 5, 6. The hiking trails were very nice.  We saw a good variety of birds including the very large Pileated Woodpecker. A group of white tailed deer also came very close to our campsite- one of the photos shows how nicely they blend into the woods!

Site502 drive through spot
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by carolyn , February 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by carolyn , February 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jan. 26, 2021

Hiker’s paradise

We stayed in a pull thru site #109 on the lake. It was a nice site but everyone was kinda close and there wasn’t much privacy at all. Plus side it had 30 and 50 amp hookup along with electric and sewage. The park was well kept and the park ranger was super nice as we locked ourselves out on our first night before we even set up. He came by made sure we were good and had warm clothes/water while we waited on the locksmith. As far as hiking goes there are so many trails along Pine Mountain. We did the Cascade Falls which was 2.9 one way. The trail was well marked and had some ridge hiking along with several creeks and of course the falls which were well worth it. There was a gas station with a country store that had everything you would need for last minute camping supplies etc. Definitely plan to come back when the trees are full again as everything was somewhat bare due to it being winter months.

  • Review photo of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground by Angela M., January 26, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground?

    Camping at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground can starts at $10.00.

  • Does Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground does have wifi.

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    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.