Campgrounds near Americus, Georgia cluster within a 30-mile radius in the southwest region of the state. The area features moderate elevation changes with rolling hills characteristic of the Georgia Piedmont transitioning to Coastal Plain. Temperatures throughout camping season average 72-90°F during summer months and 50-68°F during spring and fall. Campsites near Americus have variable shade coverage, with some properties offering wooded sites while others provide open areas better suited for satellite reception.
What to do
Military history exploration: Visit the aviation and armor exhibits at Georgia Veterans State Park Campground, which features historic military equipment throughout the grounds. "Open and when I mean open space, all over the Park. Great for fishing Boating, Swimming and they have a great little Museum for the Veterans.... Outside plenty of Military Tanks and Airplanes to see throughout the use in our Military," notes camper Frankie M.
Water recreation: Access Lake Blackshear directly from waterfront campsites at Georgia Veterans State Park. According to Andrea W., "The campground at Veteran's is one of my favorites. They have sites on the water, which is where I stayed. Easy to fish here. Great place for kids as you can ride to different areas to fish or go the 'beach' and let them swim in the lake."
Disc golf: Play a round at the course located at KOA Americus, which surrounds the campground. "The campground sites are an extension of the Brickyard Plantation Golf Club and surrounded by the disc golf course," writes Shelly S., who appreciated the spaciousness this layout created.
What campers like
Pecan grove camping: Stay among established pecan trees at Pecan Orchard Estate-Campground for a unique woodland experience. "This is a beautiful quiet spot for camping! It is a 15 acre Pecan Orchard Estate! Boarding hunting lands. Lots of wild life & TONs of singing birds. TREES are gorgeous," according to camper Farah J.
Lakefront access: Select waterfront sites at Georgia Veterans State Park for direct lake access. One camper noted, "The campground at Veteran's is one of my favorites. They have sites on the water, which is where I stayed. Bathhouse is clean. Host were very friendly. Easy to fish here."
Small town proximity: Enjoy the convenience of camping close to historic small towns. At Andersonville City Campground, Charles M. appreciated that it was "Right downtown. Nice little quiet and clean park. Full hookup with paved sites. Small shower house but clean. So much history in the town."
What you should know
Seasonal bugs: Plan for insect management, particularly gnats, during warmer months. At KOA Americus, camper Shelly S. warned, "Bring your gnat repellent!!! They were horrible. Aside from the annoyance factor I guess it was better then mosquitoes. If you have a screen tent definitely pack it for this trip."
Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for various wildlife around campsites. Amber H. at KOA Americus reported, "We enjoyed watching the disc golfers as well as the regular golfers. The only issue I had was the highway noise of cars and trucks running over the rumble strips which is out of the parks control."
Water conditions: When camping at Killebrew Park, understand that water access points vary in quality. According to hilary G., "There is a boat ramp, shore fishing and a fishing pier all right here. They lock the gates at 10 so its only campers after that."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Take advantage of water recreation opportunities for children. At Georgia Veterans State Park, Kelly W. recommends, "Great park for family fun. It offers a lake for boating & swimming, a beach for lounging, hiking, golf and Sam's Shortline Railroad tour."
Educational opportunities: Visit the military displays at Georgia Veterans State Park as a learning experience. Roger L. mentions, "Park has a museum and war time tank and aircraft. Large field where local airplane hobbyists come and fly their models."
Playground access: For families needing recreational facilities, choose campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. At Twin Oaks RV Park, Greg S. reports, "Great community spaces for dogs and kids. Our 1, 3 and 5 year Olds loved the playground. We were the only ones on it and it is in great shape."
Tips from RVers
Level sites: Look for concrete pads at Love's RV Stop-Cordele when passing through the area. According to MickandKarla W., "RV GPS took us right to the Loves Travel Stop from I-75. Back-in was easy and the utilities were towards the back of the cement pad. The 50 amp electric worked great including not going out during the severe thunderstorms."
Hook-up access: At Andersonville City Campground, full hookups and paved sites make setup convenient. Charles M. noted the campground offers "Full hookup with paved sites. Small shower house but clean."
Site selection: Choose sites strategically at Georgia Veterans State Park. Roger L. advises, "Site #52, full hookup site, slightly unlevel but generally a good site. I will say it was pricey, $60/night."
