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Lake Russell Recreation Area welcomes pets at all campsites with multiple hiking trails accessible to leashed dogs. Campground facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and clean restrooms with showers in Loop A. Campers can choose between two camping areas - Loop A offering sites closer to the beach area, while Loop B provides more private spots with lake views. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground and Unicoi State Park also accommodate pets with various accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. Most parks require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times. Don Carter State Park Campground features extensive trails that are particularly dog-friendly, with several ADA accessible paved paths suitable for all skill levels.
Hiking with dogs is popular on the numerous trails surrounding Lake Russell, where pets can enjoy shoreline access and wooded paths. The campground remains relatively uncrowded even during holiday weekends, providing a peaceful environment for campers with pets. Swimming areas at Lake Russell allow supervised pets, though owners should bring waste bags as pet stations are limited. Nearby Black Rock Mountain State Park offers additional pet-friendly camping options with electric hookups and water connections. Campers with dogs should be prepared for wildlife encounters and changing weather conditions in the mountainous terrain. Cell service is limited at most campgrounds in the area, with Lake Russell offering only enough signal for basic text messages through Verizon.
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1. Don Carter State Park Campground
"Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"
"This Georgia State Park is in Gainesville on the Chattahoochee where it meets up with Lake Lanier. It was very easy to get to from the Atlanta area. "
10 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $225 / night
2. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
"Tallulah Gorge is located in the far north east corner of Georgia. The campground is pretty tight, and difficult to maneuver with a large RV."
"It’s perfectly situated to visit all the cute towns in northern Georgia and they have well maintained sites, hiking trails, and a swim beach not far."
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $36 - $45 / night
3. Unicoi State Park & Lodge
"The tent camp site was good, bathrooms and water were a close walking distance.
We picked this state park for all the activities. We took archery lessons and did the zip line course.""Perched on the side of the beautiful Georgia mountains, I feel as if you're 1,000,000 miles away from the madness."
4. Lake Russell Recreation Area
"My wife and I stayed a night at Lake Russell Recreation area, and it was a great site."
"Loop A is in walking distance to the beach area/day use area. It was so peaceful! There’s one bathroom in Loop A. With 2 stalls and one shower in the women’s portion."
30 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $24 - $48 / night
5. Raven Cliff Falls
"But Raven cliffs offers both walk-in campsite and a lot of hike to camp sites. The trail has some great views and different terrain from small creek crossings to some steep hills and valleys."
"There are two sides of the camp, the camp side and the trail side. It is very, very high traffic on the weekends. There is water and bathroom access."
6. Vogel State Park Campground
"This campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake."
"Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $30 - $290 / night
7. Currahee RV Park
"We found this place when our other place to stay fell through and we Googled 'campgrounds near me . We called them and they gladly told us that there were spots available. "
"The spot was amazing, next to a creek with a small deck. Even with all the rain I was on the deck relaxing and listen to the water flow. I can not recommend this location enough."
8. River Falls at the Gorge
"Campground is pet friendly, but I wouldn't recommend unless you're RV camping. (In fact, this campground is more geared for RV camping.)"
"Located right on the River in Lakemont GA. This campground is in a perfect location next to lots of trails, waterfalls and amenities. The campground itself has an indoor and outdoor pool."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
9. Nancytown Group Campground
"A nice small campground by the lake where you can fish and swim. There are some Hiking trails around too. The campground is small and secluded and camp sites aren’t stacked on top of each other."
"Fishing and picnic tables with hiking trails nearby."
10. Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground
"We chatted about travel and places to go not just her in Georgia but also around the United States."
"The highest state park in Georgia has two general camping sections with power and water (and free cable if you're so inclined to hook up to watch TV)."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $20 - $255 / night
Drive Time
- 20 min from Gainesville, GA
- 49 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Atlanta, GA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Baldwin, GA
1879 Reviews of 273 Baldwin Campgrounds
- BBert S.
TravelerShoal Creek Campground
It is a beautiful campground and very friendly. The sites are spacious and it is was a great time with my family and my truck camper.
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james F.
ScoutShoal Creek Campground
I love this run down old campground. They are slowly fixing up the amenities, but the sites probably haven’t been fixed up in decades. That’s honestly the charm of itv
Joe C.GuideThousand Trails Carolina Landing
Sites are not level. Thousand trails is currently not investing. Any money in improving the sites. Half of the sites in the park are going back to nature. The roads are falling apart and the inclines are not big rig friendly.
- WWayne B.Scout
Franklin RV Park and Campground
We stayed for a week in late October. Quiet and secluded but right outside of Franklin. Very. Nicely decorated. Has small campstore, very nice laundryroom, and a guest event center. Rick, the campsite host, helped me get backed in and asked if I needed any more help. Some pull-throughs. Some sites are a little tight but others really nice. We will definitely come back.
- JJoe F.Scout
Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
Badly laid out campground
Whatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
- TTammy F.Guide
Lake Chatuge Dispersed
A sign on the gate says that the area has been closed "due to vandalism and unauthorized activity".
- JJill M.Scout
Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
Walk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
- AAnna R.Guide
Grapevine Campground
Very nice spot! I imagine it gets full in the summer and on weekends, but just two groups today. Wish we could stay longer. People left a lot of trash at the day use areas sadly but sites were clean. No T-Mobile service.
Guide to Baldwin
Lake Russell Recreation Area sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation in the foothills of northeast Georgia, offering visitors primitive and developed camping options within the Chattahoochee National Forest. Water access is limited to non-motorized boats, creating a peaceful atmosphere even during peak periods. Cell reception is minimal throughout most camping areas near Baldwin with Verizon providing basic text capability in some locations.
What to do
Hiking through varied terrain: The Raven Cliff Falls trail extends 2.5 miles to a dramatic waterfall with rock formations worth exploring. "Raven Cliff Falls trail is a 2.5 miles hike that ends at a breathtaking waterfall, but the trail doesn't quite end there. Once you arrive at the falls there's plenty of room to roam the dozens of rock structures," notes Wayne H.
Creek side camping: Lake Russell Recreation Area offers campsites with water access for cooling off during summer months. "Loop A is in walking distance to the beach area/day use area. It was so peaceful! There's one bathroom in Loop A. With 2 stalls and one shower in the women's portion," explains Elizabeth G.
Mountain biking: Unicoi State Park & Lodge provides dedicated trails for mountain biking enthusiasts with varying difficulty levels. "This place has multiple types of sites, full hook up (including sewer), partial hook up, as well as cabins and permanent RVs to rent... Mountain biking, hiking, zip lining, etc," shares Tiffany B.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the spacing at Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground where elevation changes create natural separation. "We were in number 15 and it was in our opinion the best one. Trees and bushes on 3 sides," notes Katrin M.
Clean facilities: The regularly maintained bathhouses at Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground receive consistent positive feedback. "It was a really sweet, quiet, clean campground... The restrooms were clean, the showers were clean, and all the people we came across were so friendly," says Ashley C.
Water recreation: Many campgrounds offer swimming areas that remain uncrowded even on weekends. "A nice small campground by the lake where you can fish and swim. There are some hiking trails around too. The campground is small and secluded and camp sites aren't stacked on top of each other," reports Elizabeth G. about Nancytown Group Campground.
What you should know
Pet regulations vary: While most campgrounds welcome pets, specific rules apply at each location. At Don Carter State Park Campground, "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there's even a canoe trail! Campground is well maintained and bath houses are clean," according to Kevan R.
Water access considerations: Lake levels and conditions fluctuate seasonally. "We love that it's on the lake because family members have boats and its just easy to jump on at the campsite dock. There is also a beach for the kids to play at as well, very well kept," shares Cameron G.
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