Campers visiting Washington, Georgia have access to several RV resorts and campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The area's moderate climate allows for comfortable camping year-round with average summer highs around 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 30°F. Most campgrounds in this region sit along tributaries of Lake Thurmond, which forms part of the Georgia-South Carolina border.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Hester's Bottoms Family Campground offers lakefront sites with direct water access. "Almost all the sites are lake front. Great family environment and the staff working there are very friendly. The lake is a good size lake and you can see for miles across," notes camper Ross P.
**Boat rentals: At Big Water Marina & RV Park, visitors can rent various watercraft. "We love this spot. Most of the camp spots are not shaded, but right on the water. Boat rentals are available as well as paddle boards and kayaks," says Sarah P.
**Live entertainment: Some rv parks near Washington, Georgia feature evening activities. At Sanwar RV Resort, "The tavern, bingo, Saturday's live music were all so good and fun. I even got my favorite drink - a lemon drop," according to Penny C.
What campers like
**Community amenities: The new Sanwar RV Resort offers expanding facilities. "This is a fresh park, many upgrades coming this year. The park has done great at speration of in progress and current campsites to avoid noise and congestion. The 2 laundrys are clean and feature a shower house-full bath," reports Vince L.
**Privacy between sites: Hester's Bottoms Family Campground features well-spaced camping areas. "The campsites are all a good size and not right next to each other. A lot are tucked away off the road a little and most are right on the water. They appear mostly level on the site but some have a little bit of a hill getting down to the site," according to Brenda L.
**Accessibility for larger rigs: Many Washington, Georgia area RV parks accommodate bigger vehicles. At Pine Lake RV Campground, campers appreciate the layout. "We stopped here as an overnight on our way to our final destination. They were very hospitable and put us into an easy pull through site that we could easily just come in and go out the next morning," says Spencer & Jessica S.
What you should know
**Breed restrictions: Some campgrounds limit certain dog breeds. At Hester's Bottoms, one camper reported, "Our week long trip was cut short when staff decided to call law enforcement instead of us when our (non aggressive) dog accidentally got loose. After being there for 3 days they then tell us our bully breed dogs are not allowed."
**Internet access: Connectivity varies by location. At Boss RV Park, "The sites are mostly gravel with areas of dirt, but mine was level. I was near the bath house and laundry which were both clean and well maintained," notes Charlie B.
**Fire regulations: Not all rv parks Washington, Georgia allow campfires. At Heritage RV Park, fires are prohibited but the campground offers other benefits: "This is a clean well-cared RV park that is a nice place to stay but a bit of a no-frills park... The sites are level and we had no problem fitting our RV and tow car in a back-in site."
Tips for camping with families
**Swimming options: Children enjoy water activities at several parks. At Sanwar RV Resort, "The pools are WONDERFUL and we, even as old, LOVED the lazy river," shares Penny C.
**Playground access: Big Water Marina & RV Park offers recreational facilities for kids. "This campground was fun. My family and I enjoyed camping on the beach here by the lake. The campground had a lot to offer. There was a restaurant/bar, playground, Marina, stage with live bands," reports Juraj & Christine O.
**Surface considerations: At Heritage RV Park, one family noted challenges with their site: "The pads for the back in smaller campers were sandy with a concrete pad next to it. The sand was impossible to keep out of the RV and we continuously had to sweep. There were also no fire pits or communal areas / playgrounds, so it was difficult to keep our toddler entertained."
Tips from RVers
**Site accessibility: At Warthen RV Park, located about 25 miles from Washington, campers find hospitable staff. "My parents stayed here and they had such a positive experience. The camping host (Miss Mary and Sophie) were very nice, welcoming, and even ran into town to get ice for them after a long day of driving," shares Josh G.
**Seasonal considerations: Some parks offer excellent winter camping. Pine Lake RV Campground provides consistent service year-round. "We stayed here for a week over Christmas. The staff is so friendly and the manger and campground owner both live on site! All sites are nicely maintained and the bath houses and laundry are immaculate and private!" reports Chris O.
**Overnight options: For those just passing through, Boss RV Park provides economical short stays. "Very long FHU site for overnight stay at $35 can't be beat. Great roads to get here too," notes Tammy K.
