Top Tent Camping near Acworth, GA
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Best Tent Sites Near Acworth, GA (26)
1. Sweetwater Creek State Park
28 Reviews•121 Photos•263 SavesSweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year.
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- Reservable
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2. Shady Grove Campground
22 Reviews•54 Photos•141 SavesThis recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
3. Naval Recreation Site
2 Reviews•4 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
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- Cabins
4. Atlanta West Campground
4 Reviews•16 Photos•8 Saves- Electric Hookups
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5. Picketts Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
1 Review•5 Photos•5 Saves- Pets
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- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
6. Serenity Ridge
2 Reviews•9 Photos•5 SavesTotally Off-grid, Offline, Private, Natural retreat weekend
Enjoy your completely private, secluded camping experience on over 20 forested acres in the foothills of Blueridge Mountains. We are in Northern Georgia near the tiny town of Fairmount, between Jasper, Cartersville, and Calhoun, GA. You will be our ONLY GUESTS for the entire weekend!
When you arrive, your tent will already be set up, and your air mattress bed turned down, welcoming you to enjoy your first night under the stars. That evening, we suggest winding down by maybe reading a book, or curling up by the fire to be mesmerized by its flames. With no traffic or light pollution, you may find some of the best star gazing ever. Then the night sounds of the forest will soothe you into a night of restful sleep.
We love kids, but this is a retreat designed for ADULTS. There are cliffs and drop-offs near the campsite that are not safe for children. Adults with disabilities should contact us in advance of booking to make sure you are comfortable with the physical demands of spending the weekend camping on this raw, wild property. Pathways and trails are uneven and rocky in spots, and some trails are steep.
MUST LOVE DOGS! Our property is owned by four dogs, two goats, and a cat who let us live with them! Our dogs and cat roam freely on the property and the goats may be offended if you don’t at least say hello.
Off-grid and Offline means: NO electricity, NO indoor plumbing, NO Wi-Fi
(This kind of weekend is not for everyone, and that’s OK!)
Off-grid and Offline also means: You will be staying on a ridge with a panoramic view of the forest and mountains like none other. You will experience no traffic, no city noise. Just quiet, peace, and wild nature.
We live in our tiny, off-grid house on the first ridge. You will be able to see it from your campsite on the second ridge. Please do let us know before you stop by though, because we shower outside! We will provide a walkie-talkie should you need to contact us, and otherwise, we will respect your privacy and the entire second ridge will be yours! If you would like to hike to the creek or explore the rest of the 20 acres, just let us know and we will direct you to the trailhead.
Going without your phone is encouraged, but optional, of course, though you may not have a signal either way. We provide walkie-talkies for safety, and we personally have phone service in case of emergencies.
You may bring your own alcohol and we are 420 friendly. Please just keep it at your campsite, consume responsibly and in moderation to preserve your nature experience. There are steep inclines, rocks and stumps that may cause injury to an inebriated camper! Also, clean up cans/bottles and any other waste every day and night.
On this lovely weekend, you may want to hike, bird watch, meditate, sketch, read or just relax on the ridge with the scenic overlook that is all yours.
Please call us to book your weekend! We can’t wait to hear from you and help you plan the most relaxing, natural, off-grid weekend you can have!
What is included:
o One or two four person tents.
o A large canopy shelter with table and two chairs to keep you out of the weather. (Bring your own camping chairs.)
o 5 gallons of water
o 1 bundle of firewood each night (No firewood may be brought in. We don’t want to introduce new bugs to our natural environment)
o A fire pit
o A bucket toilet with toilet seat. (Remember, this is off-grid!)
o Cooler with ice
Some items to remember to bring:
o All food for the weekend. We are a remote location, so you won’t be able to just run into town for supplies.
o Sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, pillows. It sometimes gets cold on the mountain at night, so prepare to bundle up.
o Dishwashing supplies. Dawn soap is the only soap allowed for dish washing, as it is safe for the environment.
Add on’s (please try to request in advance):
$10 - Coffee bundle: Camp style coffee percolator, Coffee mugs, coffee grounds, sugar, sweetener, powdered creamer
$5 – Extra firewood – per bundle
$15 – Smore’s package
$15 – Guided tour to creek, and other sites (note: The creek is usually dry from October until February, which provides the opportunity to search for artifacts. From March until September, the creek is usually flowing, which provides the opportunity to play in the creek, or sit by the water and listen to the sounds.)
$20 - for a trip into town to pick up forgotten supplies
Penalty Fees: Please avoid these at all costs. We are assuming the kind of people who want to camp off-grid and offline are also the kind of people who will respect nature and others.
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$80 - $100 / night
8. Hembree Park Campground
2 Reviews•9 SavesThe Hembree Park Campsite offers an area for individuals or groups to gather and enjoy nature within the safe environment of a City Park. The site can be used by individuals, families, civic groups, etc. The grounds include an open grass area, fire ring with log seating, 2 picnic tables, and 11 tent pads. There are no water/electrical hookups, or firewood on-site.
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9. Camp Comet Campground - Silver Comet Trail
1 Review•13 Photos•14 SavesPrimitive camping right off the trail.
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- Dispersed
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10. Panola Mountain State Park
5 Reviews•2 Photos•60 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Acworth
800 Reviews of 26 Acworth Campgrounds
Tia K.
Guide
Victoria Campground
Peaceful spot
Easy access to the lake for paddleboarding; lot was close enough to paddle 1/2 mile to day use area/marina restaurant. Nicely shaded and good proximity to restrooms.
- Tia K.Guide
Sweetwater Campground
Shaded and spacious
Easy access to Lake Alatoona with good views, minimal shade and access area was swampy on my lot but manageable. Water surprisingly chilly in summer from the Etowah River.
- Tia K.Guide
Doll Mountain Campground
Phenomenal View
Beautiful mountain landscape over a calm lake, very quiet and little to no light pollution at night. Lots of trees for shade in the lots and easy access to the lake.
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Travis W.
Traveler
Salacoa Creek Park
Nice little campground, tent spots could be better
I slept really well last night here, and the camp host and guests were just great. Heated bathhouse with warm shower was definitely a highlight on a chilly morning!
Only downside in my mind was that I booked a tent site, only to find that the tent sites are down the hill from all the other sites, so if you book them you will have to haul your stuff down to the lake. It did sound like the night-time fishing would be awesome though!
Michael T.Guide
Sweetwater Creek State Park
A quiet oasis away from RVs
There's only limited camping here. There's several yurts and 5 walk-in tent sites. Yes, some of the reviews here are confusing this park with another. There's NO RV or TRAILER camping here.
The Yurts look awesome but do attract gaggles of families so be warned that if you're looking for a quiet get away then you may find yourself in the middle of a large family reunion that has no care for other campers.
The camping is isolated from the bustling 'core' of the park too. That's a nice change from other parks in the area. But you will also need to drive to the trailheads more than likely so take that into consideration when packing etc.
The tent sites run a little parallel to each other. I didn't go any look at the lake views from 5 at the back but expected it to be partial if that. Site 1 and 2 would be my first choice when I go back.
There is also full cell reception given its proximity to Atlanta.
Update: - Something else to know is that the visitor center called for 'check in' before we arrived and organized a wood drop off service.
- Allen S.Guide
Red Top Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful campground with a couple of issues
Recently stayed a couple of nights and was mostly impressed with the state park. I’m a tent camper but if I had an RV or trailer, I would definitely have trouble getting into my site (78). Many of the other sites I saw would have similar problems for trailer campers, as well. The park is in close proximity to I-75, so I could hear the distant sound of big rigs and the occasional police sirens. There is also railroad tracks somewhere that are close enough to hear train whistles in the wee hours of the morning. But the scenery of Lake Alatoona was beautiful and the staff I dealt with were all friendly and helpful. The bathroom facilities I used were very clean.
Kris
Scout
Atlanta West Campground
Great place
The campsite's proximity to I-20 makes it super convenient to get to. It's a great spot for a quick trip or a longer stay, and the friendly seasonal campers really add to the community vibe. By the way, I just bought a camper with the help of radiant credit union customer service. Their customer service was so helpful in sorting out the financial side of things, which means I can now enjoy camping trips to places like Atlanta West Campground hassle-free!
samsak S.Scout
Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Chief Ladiga Trail mountains
Chief Ladiga Trail mountains
TIMOTHY O.Guide
Amicalola Falls State Park Camping
Fall trip
Outstanding park! Camp sites are spaced decently apart and well kept. Restrooms / showers are very clean. Welcome center has plenty of backpacking supplies as well.
Sarah H.Guide
Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Our favorite local campground
The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.
Jessica D.
Legend
Mckinney Campground
Quiet, scenic, serene
We stayed at site 125 with a full view of the lake. We could watch the sunset & the sunrise each day and it was incredible. There is plenty of tree cover & wilderness surrounding you. Bath houses were decent (albeit a little outdated). Our spot had a pretty bad ant infestation & they ended up getting into our trailer, which I had to scour with spray, etc. But what can you do? Just bring some supplies in case. What we really liked about this campground is how natural the surroundings are. You're really immersed in the wooded area with a view of the beautiful lake & the sounds of birdsong, etc. Good campground for bikes as things are spread out (swimming beach, bathhouses). We would certainly come back!
- RRichard F.Traveler
Duckett Mill
Nice and Quiet
Nice campsites with water and electricity. Almost all the sites have view of lake and many have access to the lake for swimming or paddle boarding or boating. Nice breeze off the lake. Will be back many times.
- JJenTraveler
Coosawattee River Resort
Not open to public
I called and was told this is a membership ONLY campground resort! Please delete this resort
Nik J.Traveler
Bolding Mill
Nice place to stay
We stayed in site 7 and we really enjoyed it. The site was clean and the pad was very level.
We had a minor issue popping the 30amp breaker but switched over to the 50 amp adapter and all worked fine.
Didn’t use the bath house but I did go check them out and they looked clean.
I would caution big rigs on the first loop (sites 2 - 9) the loop at the back is pretty tight. We did fine with our 28’ TT but anyone over 30’ might want to consider the other loops.
Driving through and looking at the other sites some of the picnic areas need to be reworked or at the very least mowed and weeded. If it wasn’t for that sort of stuff I would give it 5 stars.
- DDavid S.Scout
411 River Rest Campground 10654 Hwy 411 S Chatsworth ,Ga
Beautiful and peaceful
We just finished our third RV trip at 411 River Rest CG—which was our seventh trip there over the past few years. The campground is pretty and extremely well maintained. The Coosawattee River is beautiful, as are the big trees that are a part of the facility. The exceptionally large and tall sycamores are particularly nice! The owners are friendly and they’re involved on a daily basis with the operations. We already have two trips scheduled for 411 RR CG for next year!
- JJames E.Guide
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Maiden Voyage
We just bought our first RV and it was a 22 foot Class C. We decided to stay close to home to try it out, learn everything on it in a forgiving place. Chattahoochee Bend was perfect. Drive through spot for our RV with 50AMP, 30AMP, water and dump service. The place is clean, quiet and in great shape! Electric bikes made it all the more fun, since the single road in, out and all about is quite hilly. Plenty of hiking trails!
American E.Scout
Ridgeway
Campground Closed
The campground road access continues to be closed as of July 10, 2024.
- Angela B.Traveler
Stone Mountain Park Campground
Safari tent
Tons of things to do train rides, gondola ride to the top, hiking and fireworks. Stayed in a safari tent a little worn down with duck tape on the screen. However, clean bathroom/showers and fun pool. A couple of crazy squirrels visit us every morning.
- CChris C.Scout
Sweetwater Campground
Camping weekends
Great place to camp and just relax and watch all children play and laugh.
- jjulie A.Scout
Calhoun A-OK Campground
Terrible breed restrictions
I didn’t get the chance to have an experience because they would not even rent to me because I have mixed breed rescue dogs.
- DDanny F.Scout
Calhoun A-OK Campground
Easy in and out
Great location near I-75. Just stayed for a quick overnight.
- AAndrew B.Scout
Gatewood Park Campground
Don't
This place was a nightmare. I booked primitive site #4, that whole site is on a hill, the only flat place is where you park, and that's not really flat either. Needless to say it was difficult to set anything up; tents, food, games, etc... The campsites at this campground are very close together, and unfortunately our neighbors were very inconsiderate blasting country music all night long, they literally pulled an all-nighter, no joke, even after my wife and I asked them to turn the concert down at 3:30am, they got silent for about 1 to 2 minutes, and then started it right back up. The lake area where you swim is pretty gross, there are tons of people in a relatively small area, and pontoon boats pull right up to where the rope is that contains the swim area and cook out on their grills smoking out the swim area while idling petrol fumes and exhaust in to the water. We did manage to have some fun with making a fire, and although the lake was disgusting, it did feel good because it was 100 degrees outside. We decided to pack up and leave a day early, it was that bad. Find another campground to go to, or change your dates of your trip to avoid this place, do whatever you need to do to not end up here.
Greg S.
RangerVictoria Campground
4.7 stars
This is a smaller COE campground than most we have stayed at, which is nice in a way. The playground and beach were never crowded, and it was pretty quiet with the exception of the boat traffic. The campground is right next to a public boat ramp, beach, marina, and restaurant. It's super convenient but not as quiet as some other COE places. We loved it because we brought our boat and tied it up by our site. The sites are not huge but plenty big, and there are many great waterfront spots. Ours was nice for swimming with clean water and a nice drop-off. It is a mixed bag in terms of privacy. While there was plenty of space between us and our neighbors, the sites were laid out so that even with our campers hooked up, we could always see each other. Took away slightly from the experience, but it was still a very fun place. We will go back next summer. I think that 22 is the best spot, followed by the waterfront pull-through spots on the cove.
Ali P.Guide
Brooks Lake Campground
Short 3 day stay
Great little place to camp. Beautiful lake. Bathrooms and showers are on site.
Jeanne P.ScoutSweetwater Campground
No rules enforcement
Loud music loud voices bright lights generators used on tent site. Party to 2 am. No rules enforced even when you complain to the host. Then this is the place for you. You can get away with whatever you want. Expect No sleep!!
Katrina P.TravelerDuckett Mill
Beautiful camping
My family and I camped here for the weekend. Our campsite was beautiful and level. We could easily accommodate our pop-up camper and a 4-person tent with room to spare! My son was able to play and explore. My only critic would be that we were a little let down at the condition of the beach and that there was no playground when there was one listed on the grounds map. We will definitely be returning nonetheless.
Niharika S.TravelerDoll Mountain Campground
Peaceful, clean, and well-organized.
We stayed in a tent on the one tent-only electric site. A lot of the sites have electricity and power. People adhered to the quiet hours. The bath house is about a 5 minute walk from most of the sites, and they are clean and well-maintained (they were better than I expected).
As for things to do, the campground is a short drive from downtown Ellijay. Within the campground, there's a boat ramp to Carters Lake, and the lake is beautiful. Most of the sites overlook the lake, although the views are partly blocked by trees.
The sites are private and not on top of each other, which is nice. The website will say that the tent needs to be of a certain dimension to be on the wooden platform, but you can also set up the tent on the gravel area in front of the wooden platform.
We paid $24/night, with water and electricity.
Guide to Acworth
Camping near Acworth, Georgia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are a lot of hiking trails as well as the lake where you can rent paddle boats, swim or fish."
- Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Don Carter State Park Campground. A camper shared, "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there’s even a canoe trail!"
- Swimming: Relax by the water at Sweetwater Campground. One reviewer noted, "The campground is quiet and clean. One word of caution, check the grade of your site before booking."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground said, "Everything was clean and well maintained."
- Friendly staff: Many campers rave about the helpful hosts. One camper at James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp host was very helpful and gave us a 50 amp adapter that we needed."
- Spacious sites: Campers enjoy the roomy campsites. A review for Chattahoochee Bend State Park Campground highlighted, "The campsites are spacious and private."
What you should know:
- No alcohol allowed: If you're planning to drink, be aware that James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground has a strict no-alcohol policy.
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Sweetwater Campground, do not have showers or markets nearby. A visitor noted, "The bathrooms were really disgusting; they look like they hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time."
- Access fees: Be prepared for additional fees at some parks. A camper at Fort Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "On top of the $70 a night, you must pay a $20 parking fee."
Tips for camping with families:
- Plan activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities. One family at Amicalola Falls State Park Camping enjoyed, "Plenty of hiking and 4 mins from the lodge."
- Check for kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. A visitor at Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Lots of trails. Ruins of the old mill. Beautiful lake to kayak or fish."
- Pack snacks: Keep everyone happy with snacks on hand. A camper at Fort Yargo State Park Campground said, "Excellent facilities and everyone very helpful."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site grades: Some sites can be steep, so check before booking. A visitor at Sweetwater Campground advised, "There are quite a few with a very steep grade."
- Use electric hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Don Carter State Park Campground appreciated, "Has grey tank hookup which is nice."
- Arrive early: Many campgrounds have gates that close at night. A visitor at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground reminded, "The gates are shut between 10:30 pm and 8 am, so if you are arriving late, make sure you get in before 10:30!"
Camping around Acworth, Georgia, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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