General Coffee State Park contains two campground loops offering contrasting camping experiences for horseback riders near Alamo, Georgia. Campground 1 features unpaved but well-packed dirt roads with smaller sites, while Campground 2 provides paved access with larger, more private pull-through sites. The park sits approximately 40 miles from Alamo in a region characterized by cypress swamps and the 17-mile river that occasionally dries up during drought periods, though deeper sections retain water year-round.
What to do
Visit the heritage farm: The historic farm area at General Coffee State Park Campground offers close encounters with farm animals. "We love buying carrots to feed all the farm animals and if you want some good exercise rent one of the pedal boats," notes Kirsten W. The farm features recently born animals during certain seasons, as Rachel G. mentions: "The farm was great with chickens, sheep, donkey and horse. On our visit there were 3 day old lambs!!"
Explore riverside camping: Towns Bluff Park offers primitive camping options along the Altamaha River, just a short drive from Alamo. "If you keep left instead of going towards the rv campground, there is a free primitive camping area that has multiple spots for camping," reports Monte W. The river setting provides opportunities for boating and fishing, with "plenty of areas to explore and gather wood."
Ride farm trails: Equestrian camping near Alamo, Georgia includes options at Two Horse Wagon RV Park, where riders can experience trail riding alongside farm animals. "Surrounded by goats, horses, Cows and Peacocks makes this an ideal family camping experience," says Andre E., highlighting the unique agricultural setting for riders looking to combine farm experiences with trail access.
What campers like
Wildlife viewing: The swampy areas and forests around General Coffee State Park provide habitats for diverse wildlife. "It was pretty and the heritage tobacco farm was really cool. There are restrooms and a coke machine at the farm," describes Kayla S. The park's wooden boardwalks extend over cypress areas along the 17-mile river, offering opportunities to spot native species.
Peaceful atmosphere: Towns Bluff Park RV Park and Campground provides a quiet retreat along the Altamaha River. "We love this campground, quiet and secluded on the bank of the altamaha river, perfect for a quick weekend getaway," writes Andrew H. The riverside location creates a serene setting away from busier campgrounds.
Historical elements: The region offers glimpses into rural Georgia's past. Jennifer H. appreciates how General Coffee "gives you a feeling of what it was like 100 years ago" with its preserved structures. The park maintains historical buildings that demonstrate agricultural practices from previous generations.
What you should know
Trail limitations: Following hurricane damage, trail access at General Coffee has been restricted. "Came in June 2025. Only one trail open and it's not the one with access to swamp," reports G F., adding that "because it's near the swamp, it is hot, humid and buggy. Bring your thermacells."
Site features: Campground layouts vary significantly between locations. At General Coffee State Park, "Campground 1 is on an unpaved but well packed dirt road. Sites are small with limited privacy but very quaint. Campground 2 has a paved main road, with bigger sites and more privacy."
Seasonal considerations: Weather and conditions change dramatically by season. "I stayed in early October and the weather was great. 75 as a high and upper 50's at night. Bugs were not much of an issue either," notes Monte W. about Towns Bluff. Summer brings significantly higher temperatures and increased insect activity.
Tips for camping with families
Farm activities: The heritage farm at General Coffee provides educational opportunities for children. "We have gone to this campground a couple of times now and every time we go it has been a great visit. We love buying carrots to feed all the farm animals," shares Kirsten W.
Bike-friendly areas: Some campgrounds offer safe cycling options for families. Michael R. notes that General Coffee is a "fantastic park! bathrooms are always spotless. nice paved roadway. gravel sites all of them pull through. large private sites. the farm is aleays fun for the kids. great place for bike rides too."
Water recreation: Small lakes and ponds provide contained areas for family water activities. "The farm is situated next to a small lake, and when the world isn't shutdown due to COVID-19, they rent boats. The lake is big enough to boat around in for a little while and there are fish to be caught," describes Kayla S.
Tips from RVers
Site access considerations: Tree placement can create challenges for larger RVs. Lisa M. advises, "Be careful about some of the pull through spaces as there are trees that might make it difficult for longer RVs to get into. Our space was nice and level, had water and electric."
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds have maintenance issues. "There were quite a few potholes on the road, coming back into the campground," notes Lisa M. about General Coffee State Park. RVers should prepare for varied road conditions when traveling to horse-friendly campgrounds near Alamo.
Utilities and hookups: At Two Horse Wagon RV Park, campers find reliable services despite the rural setting. "Wifi is also fantastic as well as the water. This is not an usual RV park where you camp site by site. Here are 10 available sites with enough distance from each other," explains Andre E., highlighting the spacing that accommodates horse trailers and equipment.
