Glamping options near Americus, Georgia include both basic and premium accommodations at several campgrounds within a 60-mile radius. The region features a humid subtropical climate with hot summers where temperatures often exceed 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Several camping areas sit along Lake Blackshear and the Chattahoochee River, providing water recreation access throughout most of the year.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at Walter F. George Lake: Florence Marina State Park Campground provides access to boat rentals for exploring the lake. "We rented a boat my husband fished and we drove around the lake. You can have a AL. or GA fishing license here the lake runs through both states. Lots of blooming Lilly's, big oaks with moss, shorebirds and gators," notes one visitor.
Military history exploration: Visitors can explore military displays at Georgia Veterans State Park Campground. "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," reports one camper.
Miniature golf: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly activities on-site. "The campground has a miniature golf course on site for a fun time with the kids," mentions a reviewer about Florence Marina State Park.
Providence Canyon visit: Located just 9 miles from Florence Marina State Park, this geological formation offers hiking opportunities. "We stayed to go hiking over at Providence Canyon. It was a short ten minute drive," states one camper.
What campers like
Spacious waterfront sites: Campers appreciate the lake access at many campgrounds. "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," notes one visitor.
Peaceful atmosphere: Cordele KOA receives praise for its quiet environment despite highway proximity. "Right off I75 in Georgia sits a small KOA with TONS of amenities! Being just a block off the interstate I assumed it would be noisy. But all the trees make a great sound barrier and we had a nice quiet weekend," explains a camper.
Clean facilities: Fair Harbor RV Park maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. "Clean and very nice. Excellent customer service," notes a visitor, while another mentions "These people do it all right from clean convenient bathrooms to a lovely park atmosphere."
Affordability: Several campgrounds offer reasonable rates for amenities provided. "The site was both long enough for our rig AND level..a rarity in our experience. While we didn't use the park wifi, the cable 100 channel TV is more than just your basic 30 channel line up," describes a visitor to Crossroads Travel Park.
What you should know
Limited privacy between sites: Many campgrounds have open layouts. "Sites are a little close together and there's some traffic noise, but neither bothered me very much," notes a camper at Fair Harbor RV Park.
Seasonal water levels: Water activities may be affected by seasonal changes. "Drawback was that some sites had alot of water on them and in them. Lots of low lying areas in the park and some campsites so, during rain it's gets very wet and can have alot of standing water," warns a Florence Marina State Park visitor.
Cell service varies: Connectivity can be limited at certain locations. "Cell service was extremely spotty so don't expect to get much in the way of cell or internet service here," cautions a camper at Florence Marina State Park.
Military restrictions at some locations: Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina has access limitations. "Only downside is that you have to be military, or be with someone who is military, to get in," explains a reviewer.
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife education opportunities: Campgrounds with lake access provide natural learning experiences. "The hosts are so sweet though and even showed us where the alligators are," mentions a camper at Florence Marina State Park.
Swimming alternatives: Creekside RV Park offers extensive water recreation without lake swimming. "Big pool, baby pool, kid pool with dump bucket and Lazy River. Play ground. Outside bar & Grill. Lot to do. Clean," reports a visitor.
Seasonal activities: Some parks offer special events during holidays. "We stayed in site # 16 it has full hook up. The park was busy it was Halloween they have a haunted boat ride and a hayride. Great place to spend Halloween. It was decorated well and there was a fest going on we won a basket of goodies," shares a Florence Marina State Park camper.
Playground accessibility: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. "My 6 year old had a great time with the other kids and pond and playground. Great facilities and staff," notes a visitor to Fair Harbor RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Level sites availability: Many campgrounds offer well-maintained RV pads. "Sites are spacious, campground was full and it didn't feel crowded," notes a Florence Marina State Park visitor who stayed in "a long pull-through site #9."
Check for flooding issues: Crossroads Travel Park offers level pads even during wet conditions. "The spaces are a little small, and a little tough to fit 2 vehicles in, but everyone was friendly and we made it work. They have both pull thru and back in sites, easy access to all of them. Easy in and out, it looks as if they have a few full time campers there as well. Both 30 and 50 amp were available, and they were all paved, so leveling out was super easy."
After-hours check-in processes: Many campgrounds accommodate late arrivals. "We made reservations and arrived after staff was gone. There was a detailed map and directions to get to our site. Worked great as a stopover to our final destination," explains a Crossroads Travel Park visitor.
Tree trimming concerns: Maintenance varies between parks. "Every site needed mowing (no rain so no excuse) and the site next to us was blocked off because of a water leak for quite some time, algae growing on the water. Trees need to be trimmed," cautions a Cordele KOA visitor.
