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.

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

Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

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I started this camping trip by booking the campsite online, which was easy enough. Problem was that we arrived to the park after their business hours and weren't sure where to go or how to go about our business. Well when we got to the Welcome Center there was a piece of paper with my name on it acknowledging our reservation with instruction on what to do next, which I thought was great! When we got to the campsite there was hardly anyone there and the view was picturesque. It was on a lake surrounded by trees. The bathrooms and showers were clean, the campsites were well kept, the people were nice, and the area was gorgeous. Only two problems that we ran in to. One, the ground where we pitched our tent was like hard gravel, so make sure if you're tent camping to bring extra cushion. And two, we forgot to bring bug spray so we were almost literally eaten alive. Other than that it was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend the park and campsite! Don't forget to check out all the history surrounding the area and in the park. We got to check out Roosevelt's little white house, the hot springs pools that he went to, and an outlook area that he often went. Really cool area.

Awesome Experience!

Loved it here! The camp grounds were clean, staff was friendly & hiking trails were all over! It is close to the Animal safari which is a must do! & Callaway Gardens!  Cute little town as well! Our camp site over looked the lake and it was a peaceful weekend! Check out the pool too it's the original design from when the park first opened! We spent Sunday there!

Great weekend in the woods!

We spent 4 nights here before the kids have to go back to school.  We love it here.  It's not far from home for us being 2 1/2 hours away.  We had a pull thru with a lake view.  If you go during the summer months never leave without visiting Liberty Bell Pool!

Last hoorah before school starts back!

Very clean and family friendly place. Trading post available for firewood And supplies. Also short drive from the animal safari, and Callaway Gardens.

Pine Mt.

We camped here during a geocaching event.  The campsites were a good size and we found one near a bathroom which was great since we were in a tent. The bathrooms could use a little updating but other than that the place was very nice, including the staff.  The sun rises were amazing and worth getting up for.  There are lots of trails to explore as well as areas and attractions nearby.

Not all who wander are lost 

This park has great camping with many, many sites of various sizes, all for roughly $30 a night. This may sound steep but the amenities by far make up for it.

Each site has a dirt or gravel pad, water and electricity hookups and are all situated within walking distance of a bathroom. There is also a centralised trading Post in the camp, separate from the main office. The bathrooms are all spotless and each area has a camp host constantly cleaning.

The views are awesome and there is some awesome yoking near by, as well as some very well marked trails in the area.

Great site and amenities

This is one of my favorite Georgia State Parks. There are many sites to choose from and there are plenty of things to do in the area. This park is great for hikers -- lots of great trails. I went with my three kids and we all had a blast.

Great Campground

Wouls recommend this campground once it is site specific. Many of the sites are small or poorly positioned. Lots to do and great hiking. Read a longer review with photos on the link. https://imaginecamper.com/2018/02/10/fdr-state-park/

Lots to do

FDR State Park campground is amazing! The campground is tucked away in a separate area in the park and very quiet. The sites are large and level. There are several pull-through sites available.

If you're into hiking and geocaching, THIS is the park for you! The Pine Mountain Trail is 23 miles of sheer bliss!! There is actually a mountainous area here and the views are amazing!

If you're wanting to explore the area, beautiful Callaway Gardens is just a few miles away from the park, as is Warm Springs (home of FDR's Little White House)!

We have camped here multiple times and each time is a treat!!

BEAUTIFUL SETTING!!

Nice state park. It has a lake with boat rental available as well as lots of hiking paths and a playground. As with many state parks, it is crowded and the sites are close together. Pine Mountain is a beautiful town. I suggest visiting the Little White House, Wild Safari, and Callaway Gardens, which are all very close. If you like overlooks, Dowdell’s Knob is also worth checking out.

Nice, lots of amenities

I camped at the group campground and it is close to good hiking trails but nothing super special. The sites were spread out enough but there was only one shelter. sites were flat and there was some shade but not as much as I would have liked.

Group Campground 

FD Roosevelt State Park between Pine Mountain and Warm Springs GA offers 23+ miles of hiking trails that are highly trafficked by day hikers, runners, families, and picnickers. Peak seasons can make the trails crowded.

Campsites and cabins are available for drive ins, but there are designated back country camping sites along the trail. Unfortunately information regarding the sites is sparse and vague at best. However you can park at multiple locations to allow you to customize your hiking to camping needs, and all the camp grounds seemed to be imclean and in good shape.

Good easy accessible back country camp sites

We went here prior to “site specific” booking and still somehow managed a lakefront site right next to a shelter house. Luckily, the shelter wasn’t used by any groups while we were there. 

The driveways are gravel which is where we pitched the tents. We had access to the lake for fishing and our canoe from the back of our site. The sites are somewhat close together and not private. 

Some of the sites were much smaller and had a view of the lake (but no access) and some closer to the back were larger and more private. Many were multi-level. 

The camp store was well stocked including bait for fishing and other fishing/camping gear. The camp store is separate from the registration/check-in store. 

There are plenty of trails and you are a short drive from a beautiful overlook. 

Lots to do and see


This is where President Roosevelt came to relax. 
Warm Springs and Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site is a short drive away. Calloway Gardens and a drive through animal park are all close by.
The campground is nice with lots of trees so there is some privacy. 
There are 2 campground loops, and a small lake. Most are water and electric. 
There is s dump station.
There is a horse stable, too.
Dowdell's Knob where President Roosevelt sometimes picnicked at King’s Gap. There is still a picnic area there, with A life-size sculpture of the former president.

The Civilian Conservation Corps built many of the facilities during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool which is spring fed.




Wildflowers 

Nice park, however needs some up dates.  We visited during weekend, which is busy.  Don’t want to complain, however “Barking Dogs” the whole time was a bit too much.  That rule is not enforced by rangers.  Not enough bathrooms, noticed  yucky urine smells around campsites.  (Peeing in the woods I suppose ). 
Sunday night-Monday morning, campground little more enjoyable, crowds and barking dogs vacated. However trash bins over flowing with mountain of trash.  
WiFi  unavailable and Antenna TV not available.
Lots of shade, and pretty lake. Bathroom some what clean- one shower (?????).  Our site not completely level, notice a lot of wash out gravel in other sites.
For the price, I was disappointed with this park.  It really could be a nice park with updates.  Traveling in C Class.


Needs updates

My four kids and I had a blast at FDR state park. They have a lot of stuff to do there. We fished and swam, they also had a scavenger hunt that you kids loved doing. We camped in campground 5 and from where our site was we could see the playground and also let our kids ride there bikes around the circle that the camp sites where on. We will be visiting FDR again soon. 

Had a blast

I’ll start with a couple of negatives before moving on to the many positives. I camped at site 114, which I was really excited about because it was right on a very pretty lake. However, the pad was very rocky (I’m a tent camper) and the remainder of the site was on a slope that made it far less enjoyable. Even the picnic table was wedged up against a tree to keep it from sliding into the lake. This site has basically zero privacy. In fact, if you like privacy when camping, you probably don’t want any of the sites that have a view of the lake.
On to the positives. This is a very pretty campground with a pool, a lake, a nice visitor center with great views, extremely clean bathrooms (showers included), and several pretty trails of differing difficulties. I will return, but I will choose a nice wooded campsite rather than a bare campsite near the lake.

Nice Campground 

We stayed at FDR state park for 4 nights and it was a beautiful park with great hosts and great campsites! Bath houses were well-maintained and sites not on top of each other like some other places. They have horseback riding stables and kayaks for rent (but COVID is not allowing rentals). We took our kayaks and used them in Lake Delanor. Our campsite was #312 and it accommodated our 22 ft camper well, had an additional large tent pad, a fire ring and picnic table. We were located next to a group pavilion which we utilized when the rains came down. For dog owners like us, a big green grassy area was located behind our site to walk our 4-legged kids. Totally enjoyable experience and would love to return to backcountry camp and do some trails.

Outdoor recreation happy place!

Would have been better if it weren’t for the construction and site improvements. Even though quiet time is until 7, there were construction noises starting at 6:30 every morning we were there with their trucks flying down the campground roads. Very disappointing we couldn’t get the full relaxing experience this park could offer.

Would have been better...

Went tent camping for one night at FDR.   It is very pretty.  Great short or long hiking trails.  They are challenging as there are some very steep parts.  Walked around Lake Delanor with the kids.  They had a ball.   The campsites are close to each other.  The whole campsite is not very big compared to others I have been to.   Would not recommend a long camper here as it would be tight is some spots.  

Great short stay Getaway

This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315. It was perfect for my little camper and even had a couple of trees perfect for my hammock. Easily could walk to the restrooms too. The camp hosts staying across the way were so friendly. 

I didn’t even have to leave the park to hike! So many trails close by and a beautiful lake to walk around. I want to come back soon and explore some more. 

One of my favorite parks close to home

Very clean and shady sights, being upgraded this year. Many trails a lake and history.

Awesome trails.

Clean bathrooms, lots of shade, fresh water pump and electric at our site. Not much privacy but the lake is beautiful and you can rent boats, plus lots of hiking and history around. 

Shady and nice


With 40 miles of trails it’ll take us many visits to hike them all. We had six nights in March 2020 and managed ten miles of the Pine Mountain Trail’s 25 miles. Wolf Den Loop trail has five waterfalls within five miles of the Pine Mountain Trail and the loop is completed with 2.4 miles White Candle Trail. That was a full day for us the next day we did Dowdell’s Knob Loop that has some beautiful vistas and a memorial to the parks namesake. When you’re worn out from hiking the Liberty Bell pool offers great relief a strikingly beautiful pool with a flagstone bottom. Nearby is the towns of Pine Mountain and Warm Springs. I recommend Chipley’s Chicken in Pine Mountain and the Little White House and FDR museum in Warm Springs. A little farther afield is Plains Ga. where President Jimmy Carter grew up and lives to this day. The small farm he grew up on has been made into a National Historic site with recorded narration by the President. The Plains High School has also been turned into a museum.


Hikers dream!

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.  

Hiker’s paradise

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!

Nice hiking areas, clean sites and close to Atlanta.

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.

Very well kept

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.

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

Spacious RV/tent sites and cabins surround lake.  Clean and well maintained, beautiful trails.

Beautiful state park

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. 

Great State park and camping 

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. 

Perfect get away 

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.



Great weekend of camping

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.

Shady, well spaced camp sites and a nice lake.

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.

Lovely, shaded, well separated camping spots.

We go often and enjoy camping at FDR. The kids love going also.

Very nice retreat

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

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

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.

Quiet in the mountains 

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. 

Perfect fall or spring family camping 

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. 

Beautiful and expansive park!

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.

Soul searching 

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 

Can’t make reservations on website 

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. 

Best Campsite Ever!

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. 

Beautiful Lake Delanor

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.

Nice campground, lots of history

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. 

Mud hole

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. 

Great 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.

FDR State Park

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. 

Great Spring Trip

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. 

Nature at its best 

Great 👍 

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.  

Beautiful and Clean Campground 

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. 

Nice site, well maintained 

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!

Pretty state campground

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

Lots of fun!

First time I came here, I was about 12 years old. I returned when I bought my first camper at 34 years old and wanted to test it out for the first time. 3rd time, I brought my wife to show this amazing place. Great camping spots with lots of trees and a creek running through. Many gorgeous hiking trails, several starting from the camping area. The visitor center has a real cool shop and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Will certainly return again. 

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