Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Kings Pond/ Fort Benning
Kings Pond at Fort Benning is located near Columbus, Georgia, featuring flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, as well as the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
Military
King's Pond, located near Harmony Church, is the only area on the installation where primitive camping is permitted free of charge. Reservations are not required, except when MWR events are scheduled.
MILITARY & GUESTS ONLY You'll find charcoal grills, fire pits, a playground, restrooms, primitive camping sites, 3 fishing piers and a boat launch onsite. The pond is a favorite fishing spot, with plenty of bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and sunfish. No combustion-type motors are permitted, except to unload and trailer your boat.
Watch for bald eagles, great blue herons, red-cockaded woodpeckers, cormorants, gators, turtles, geese, and more. This park is the site of one of our most popular activities — the King's Pond Campout — scheduled regularly during warm weather. The events often include music, games, boating and stories around the campfire. There is a pavilion with picnic seating for up to 32 people. A large charcoal grill, a playground and restrooms are located nearby.
Location
Kings Pond/ Fort Benning is located in Georgia
Coordinates
32.36550406712564 N
84.80309304156883 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Kings Pond/ Fort Benning needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 31 min from Columbus
- 1 hr 8 min from Auburn
- 1 hr 28 min from Albany
- 1 hr 44 min from Warner Robins
