Reed Bingham State Park serves as the primary camping destination near Adel, Georgia, situated in the coastal plain region at approximately 240 feet above sea level. The park sits at the junction of Colquitt, Cook, and Tift counties with direct access to Little River which connects to the Withlacoochee River system. Most campgrounds in this region remain open year-round with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below freezing.
What to do
Paddling and fishing opportunities: Reed Bingham State Park features a 375-acre lake with multiple access points for boats and kayaks. "Paddling/Fishing is fun on the 375 acre lake. The lake also connects to little river and it is a @ 3 hour leisurely up river paddle to Red Robin Boat ramp in Adel Georgia," notes one visitor at Reed Bingham State Park.
Miniature golf and playgrounds: Families can enjoy on-site recreational amenities without leaving the campground. "There is a miniture golf and playground within sight of the campground. Good place to get together with family and friends," says a camper at Reed Bingham State Park.
Multi-use trail system: The park offers connected trails for both hiking and biking. "We went on some short hikes in the park. There are 7 walking and biking multi-use trails that are all under 1 mile. You can connect them together for a much longer hike," reports one visitor.
What campers like
Spacious pull-through sites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing between sites at several campgrounds. "This SP was recommended by full time campers and it is exactly like they described. A lot of pull through sites along with back ups. Sites are spacious and not right on top of each other," notes a reviewer at Valdosta Oaks RV Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region supports diverse wildlife that campers can observe. "Home to gopher turtles, alligators, deer and seasonal home to vultures and bald eagles makes wildlife spotting fun. The landscape runs the gamut from coastal plain to pine forest," shares a visitor.
Farm-based camping: For a unique experience away from traditional campgrounds, The Week's Place offers tent camping on working farmland. "From this property, you can day trip to The Little Grand Canyon, the Okefenokee, Tallahassee, FL, Westville, Macon," explains one camper about the available nearby attractions.
What you should know
Highway noise considerations: Many campgrounds in the area sit close to Interstate 75, creating varying noise levels. At Cecil Bay RV Park, a camper notes, "Just what we needed for a place to park overnight. Large level pull-throughs. Clean bathrooms. Reasonable rates. Only downside - very close to the interstate noise, but we slept fine."
Bathroom and facility quality varies: Campground amenities differ significantly across locations. "Very old park. The bathrooms are pretty bad and smell of mildew. Sites are pull through, but the highway noise from I-75 and construction noise from the hotel being built next to the property are overwhelming," reports one camper about River Park RV Park.
Limited primitive camping options: While most sites offer hookups, truly rustic camping is scarce. Paradise PFA provides one of the few primitive experiences: "Cheap, reservable, on the water - awesome spot!" according to a reviewer who appreciated the back-to-nature setting.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and recreational activities: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities. "Nice and clean full hookups campsite with picnic table and fire ring. This park has a lot to do from different programs/activities by the rangers for all the family, hiking and bike trails, swimming area, boat ramp, great for fishing, playground and putt putt golf."
Swimming considerations: Parents should note swimming restrictions at certain locations. At Tifton RV Park I-75, "The pool is always refreshing and clean. We take our noodles and float in the pool," mentions one visitor who appreciated the safer swimming alternative to lake waters.
Camp host assistance: Family campers often benefit from helpful staff. "Very friendly and helpful camp host, Steve. Had full hook ups near restrooms. Extremely clean, quiet, and definitely going back!" shares one visitor about their positive experience with attentive campground staff.
Tips from RVers
Strategic overnight stops: Many RVers use campgrounds near Adel as convenient places to break up longer journeys. "We stopped here in May of 2020 enroute to leaving Florida. The location was the perfect stopping point for overnighting. It is located close to I-75 so very easy to get off the highway and back on in the morning," notes one RVer about The Trolley Stop RV Park.
Internet connectivity: RVers requiring connectivity find varying WiFi quality across campgrounds. "The WIFI was actually amazing and we were able to stream our Fire Stick HD," reports one satisfied RVer who found better-than-expected connection speeds.
Hookup reliability: Full-service sites with dependable utilities matter to many RV travelers. "Full hookups, laundry mat, showers, dog park, close to interstate," lists one camper cataloging the essential amenities, though they also noted drawbacks including "uneven sites, very close together, tiny concrete pad, very little grass."
