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McIntosh Reserve Park, near Whitesburg, Georgia, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a bit of comfort. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it a convenient choice for campers.

Visitors rave about the beautiful river views and the chance to fish or kayak in the Chattahoochee River. One camper mentioned, “The spots are on the river,” highlighting the scenic setting that many appreciate. The campground also features clean facilities, including showers and toilets, which help keep things comfortable during your stay.

If you're planning a family gathering or a special event, this place has pavilions and trails that are perfect for group activities. Some folks have even celebrated weddings here, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. With a splash pad nearby for the kids and plenty of space to roam, McIntosh Reserve Park is a great choice for a fun and relaxing getaway.

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Carroll County, GA

Mcintosh Reserve

The McIntosh Reserve Park is 527 acres packed with history, trails, a splash water park, pavilions, and sweeping frontage on the Chattahoochee River. The park is a favorite of hikers and equestrian riders. Park Hours McIntosh Reserve Park is open year round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park office hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. The park is open: 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. (Summer) 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Winter) Reservations Camping and pavilion reservations may be made by phone or in person Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Location McIntosh Reserve Park is located 35 miles southwest of Atlanta along the Chattahoochee River and can be reached by U.S. Alternative 27 from Carrollton or Newnan and Georgia Highway 5 from Douglasville. Direct access to the park is provided by a county-maintained road that connects with Georgia Highway 5 at 2 miles west of Whitesburg.

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Location

McIntosh Reserve Park is located in Georgia

Detail location of campground

Address

1046 West McIntosh Circle
Whitesburg, GA 30185

Coordinates

33.44880561 N
84.95234581 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed May. 25, 2025

New bathhouse with shower, water spigot

Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day. They take credit card. Pull up to the booth at the entrance before 5pm or see the camp host 5-8pm. After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours.

The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites. There are no hook ups at the sites, but there is a good amount of space on flat ground in the trees. Several cars, tents, or small campers would fit on each site. Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don’t have trees. I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood.

Many of these reviews seem older, so I wanted to add that there is a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean. Driving in, you’ll see a sign that points you to “Main Camping.” The sites stretch down a lane that follows the river to a dead end, the river and sites are on the left and there is a large grassy airfield on the right. There was no airplane traffic while I was there and no signage to stay off of it, so perhaps it is no longer in use.

There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way. There are signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20. One of the trails runs between the river bank and the campsites, with red blazes - “River Trail” - so don’t set up equipment there in case hikers or horses come through. I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!

There are also sites in other areas of the park, if you turn left instead of following the “Main Camping” sign. I’m not sure if they are numbered, and they seem more scattered. There is another bathhouse with running water and a shower that is older next to the cabin called “Old Ranger’s Station.”

The park has wide trails for horseback riding. I hiked the 2 mile Eagle Loop Trail and saw a mountain biker as well. I saw signs for an Orienteering Course. There is a splash pad and a new looking playground that from a glance, might be ADA accessible. There are many signs prohibiting swimming in the river due to the strong current. There is no beach and in most places, the river bank is steep. John Tanner Park has a swimming beach.

The park map is not great and the information available online is insufficient, but I do recommend coming to explore the area and camp! I’ll be back now that I have an understanding of the layout.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Sarah S., May 25, 2025
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Sarah S., May 25, 2025
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

Awesome place

The spots are on the river. There are porto johns nearby. But there is a nice bath house at the old ranger station. Good showers for the campers.

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Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2020

Hidden gem

Great spot! Primitive only. Bathrooms were far from camp spots but portor potties were nearby.

  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Samantha S., November 3, 2020
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Samantha S., November 3, 2020
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Samantha S., November 3, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020

Decent getaway close to zip lining

This place is a nice clean camp ground only 10 mins from Historic Banning Mills. 6.5/10 for aesthetics 2/10 for facilities 10/10 for cleanliness 3/10 for tranquility

No power, and only saw one tap for running water, but is a good spot if you are self sufficient. No designated camp sites means you can pick anywhere. We managed to find a very private area all to ourselves.

Only $12 for the night. All in all, a good camp ground.

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2020

Close and Fun

Just camped here recently with some friends and our kids. Took the kids to the spaslh pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night. We live close by so for a night trip this is a perfect little getaway.

  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Ryan N., June 19, 2020
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Ryan N., June 19, 2020
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Ryan N., June 19, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2019

Historical

Beautiful bottoms for tent camping. Very primitive but fun. Loved walking the river bank looking for drift wood.

  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Nick C., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Nick C., June 16, 2019
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Nick C., June 16, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 12, 2019

Beautiful and quite.

This place is a great place for family reunions or birthday parties. They even do Easter egg hunts every year. Also, for those that are into Geocashing, there are a few you could find here. This place has some nice trails and plenty of pavilions for large groups. You can tent camp or bring your RV. They have access to the Chattahoochie River for kayaking and fishing as well. This is a beautiful and quite place to enjoy some time in the sun.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2018

Clean and quiet

No site specific reservations, right on the chattahoochee, historical sites on the drive in. Great place for family, splash pad in the park

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Buddy G., July 6, 2018
  • Review photo of McIntosh Reserve Park by Buddy G., July 6, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Beautiful river

This is a open campground, the river is not really clean enough to swim and the bathroom is not kept well. It is however a beautiful river.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does McIntosh Reserve Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, McIntosh Reserve Park has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at McIntosh Reserve Park?

McIntosh Reserve Park allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at McIntosh Reserve Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at McIntosh Reserve Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does McIntosh Reserve Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, McIntosh Reserve Park does not have wifi.