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Amicalola Falls State Park's pet-friendly camping area accommodates dogs and other pets across tent sites, RV spots, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. The park maintains clean facilities with full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer connections for RV campers. Pets must remain leashed at all times while exploring the campground and surrounding trails. Sweetwater Campground along Lake Allatoona offers another excellent option for pet owners, with spacious sites that include electric and water hookups. Mike and his wife at Under The Hemlock Campground provide exceptional hospitality to campers with pets, maintaining clean bath houses and offering sites with electric, water, grills, and fire pits less than a mile from Amicalola Falls.
Red Top Mountain State Park features dog-friendly trails surrounding the campground where leashed pets can explore alongside their owners. The natural setting provides ample opportunities for dogs to experience the outdoors while remaining on-leash per park regulations. For primitive camping with dogs, nearby national forest land offers more rustic options without hookups. Most campgrounds in the Ball Ground area implement standard pet policies requiring proof of vaccinations, proper waste disposal, and keeping pets attended at all times. The campsite at Twin Lakes RV Park includes swings overlooking the lake where pet owners can relax while keeping their dogs nearby. When temperatures rise during summer months, early morning or evening walks prove most comfortable for pets, with several campgrounds offering shaded sites that protect animals from midday heat.
"It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better."
"If you're taking off on the AT, then you need to get walking. However, if you want a small taste of the AT and would like to camp out near the starting point, then this is a great place to be."
"These are two completely different parks in two completely different parts of Georgia. SCofA does not have a mill, ruins, river or mountain trails. It does have a lake. Allatoona Lake."
"So RecGov will let you reserve a site w/three dogs but then when you drive 4 hrs to get there they tell you two dogs only..... what exactly would you like me to do with the spare one???"
from $24 - $290 / night
Check Availability"Red Red Top is one of my favorite spots when I need a quick Wilderness cat away from the city."
"It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly!"
from $40 - $315 / night
Check Availability"Our sites have all been lake-side and very large with a paved drive. There is hiking around the shore line and lots of ducks in the lake to feed (Shh!)"
"It was right on the lake with a beautiful view. It has a path that goes down to the lake. A lot of the sites are on the lake and most sites offer ample shade."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"The host at the front office gave us a different spot that would be easier access to our 40ft 5th wheel. The view is fantastic. We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery."
"They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."
from $20 - $240 / night
Check Availability"Lots of sites are waterfront or has access to the lake, that is a plus. The lake area is tranquil and quiet."
"I was in town for a trail run and camped at Victoria Campground. When making reservations if you happen to hit on a weekend you are stuck reserving two nights. Also they have a 2 dog limit."
from $24 - $34 / night
Check Availability"site 2 was nice and shady. our dog loved to swim in the lake,!"
"This campground is full of beautiful lakeside sites! Many are well-spaced, but some are close together. We camped with our van in one of the tent sites because the rv sites were full."
from $24 - $68 / night
Check Availability"Doll Mountain Campground near Ellijay, Georgia is located on a peninsula stretching into Carter's Lake, and managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. "
"The sites are tucked into the trees, lots of great spots for your hammock! We stayed at a walk-in site, but were still close to a pit toilet and our car."
from $26 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We always stop here on our trips down to florida and we always stay a couple days as we love to get a waterfront site and they are nice , clean sites with lots of shade and pet friendly."
"Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park, McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake (north of Atlanta; a Corp of Engineer park) - very woodsy and a nice lake. Hiking, rafting/etc, and walking all around."
from $30 - $34 / night
Check Availability"It was a little longer walk to the water and when a camper was next to us we couldn’t see the lake. We already have our reservations for 2025 in the site we wanted."
"Our site was near access to walk-in camping (which did not turn out to be a problem since we set up facing the water) and a long walk to the bathroom, which was reasonably clean with hot shower but no"
from $20 - $36 / night
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GuideWe love camping at Fort Mountain. Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby.
RangerThis 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. They also offer bike rentals and putt putt course. There is a general store in the visitor center. There are hiking trails for the extreme hikers too that go into the mountains on the Appalachian trail. The campsites are pretty close together, but we had a premier spot that was larger and a pull-through. The bathrooms were clean, but old and dated. This is one of the oldest campgrounds in the state. They offer cottages and cabins for rent. There was a dog parking loud constantly that was so annoying. We have dogs and many people camping there did, but our dogs don’t bark constantly. I would say this isn’t the campgrounds fault, but this irresponsible pet owner was literally between two campground hosts. Had it continued late at night past 10pm we would have had to call someone. It’s hard to relax by the fire with a dog barking constantly. The campground needs to add more signage. People are driving around looking lost. Here’s the problem ... if you have an RV or camper and park in the RV spaces when you pull out on the far end to the right you cannot see the directional signs. We pulled to the right and it was a dead end at the cottages. It was very stressful trying to the turn around hauling a camper. People in the cottages told us we weren’t the only ones to pull down there and have to turn around. Lots of cars were turning around down there, but with a camper it’s a nightmare. I paid extra for a pullthrough only to deal with that nonsense at the start. I suggest adding a sign at the far right exit of parking lot that has directions. Add another sign that says “Cabins only - Dead End”. If our camper had been an inch longer we couldn’t have turned around. Not impressed by the swimming area at the beach.
GuideCampground is next to SR 411. Excellent facilities and staff. We stayed for 3 days and had an enjoyable time. Fished in the pond played corn hole. Ran our dogs every day at the dog park. Will definitely head up there again
ScoutThis Campground is amazing. The woman in the office is so nice and very helpful. They have workers escort you to your site to make sure everything is OK. The man who escorted us was very nice, and made sure we knew where everything was (even after being told at the office). I loved that. The grounds are super clean. There are walking trails, a lake, a beach, and they even have things for dogs! (Dog bath, dog beach, dog park, ect). I'd recommend this place 1,000 times over!!!
TravelerGreat for an overnight stop while traveling.
Not so great for a fun weekend.
No firepits or tables at many of the sites.
Bathroom seriously dated.
Dog park looked clean, if small. Playground had some "old school" equipment great for older kids.
ScoutThis is a great place to camp, we enjoy staying here they also have some tent sites, wifi is a bit spotty which is to be expected since everyone is trying to use it so either use your hotspot or a mobile internet provider and you will be fine, dog park was well kept, playground has plenty of options for the little ones, the splash pad was a hit for our little ones as they enjoyed it, check in was a breeze as the office folks are very informative as to the surrounding place’s you can visit all really at a relatively short drive…your close to your neighbor but not to close “if that makes since”….will definitely stay here again
ScoutI would not recommend this place as a goto camp. The Yellow River floods into the park during high rain periods, park gives no warning till they are getting water into the park, then it is a knock on the door to get out of the park if they have no openings in high ground area. Lots of wild cats in park, but no vermin there. Many ex-cons in the park, all kinds of history in them....woof. They try to keep it in good shape, but a lot of trash offender, litters adults as well as kids, people not picking up behind their pets.
Over all not the worst, but surely not close to good either. Only stayed a month just had to go.
GuideLived in Georgia my whole life and yet my first time to Stone Mountain was literally three years ago. Now we have an annual pass and go all the time. This place is world renowned for its fireworks and laser show but you have to go off the pavement to truly fall in love with Stone Mountain! This place is great for everyone. I mean everyone, from free runners to hikers and all you folk that like to “camp” in your RVs. Visit this place anytime of year and you will not be disappointed. Apparently it’s rated #1 as the best place to camp in Georgia. I’m more into the nature only kind of camping but that’s not everyone’s cup a tea. Stone Mountain has something for everyone.
GuideAwesome hiking. Extremely pet friendly, lakeside campsite
Campgrounds around Ball Ground, Georgia provide access to Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier, with elevations ranging from 840 to 1,170 feet. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F between June and August, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions with daytime temperatures typically between 60-80°F. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from March through October due to winter frost concerns.
Hiking trails for leashed dogs: Red Top Mountain State Park features multiple pet-friendly paths where dogs can explore alongside owners. "The trail around the lake is good and in the winter it is not too far north has to be too cold to get outside in a tent," notes Anna R. from Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.
Kayaking in protected coves: Payne Campground offers calm waters ideal for paddling with pets. "Great for swimming and non motorized water activities. Great places to keep your boat if you're bringing one! Connected to an easy boat launch," says Caitlin from Payne Campground.
Waterfall viewing: The 730-foot cascading waterfall at Amicalola Falls State Park is accessible by stairs and bridge. "This 730ft cascading waterfall is accessible by stairs and bridge from top to bottom. It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better," advises Fain H.
Lakeside camping: Victoria Campground offers direct lake access from most sites. "This place is well conserved. Lots of sites are waterfront or has access to the lake, that is a plus. The lake area is tranquil and quiet. My site (53) had water, electricity, grill, firepit, a table, & access to the lake (10-steps-trail)," shares Adriana C. from Victoria Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The wooded settings provide opportunities to observe native animals. "My teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth," reports Traci C. from Amicalola Falls State Park.
Year-round accessibility: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Ball Ground remain open during winter months. "I read a lot before my trip, so I knew to except the 25% grade incline going up to the campground," shares Traci C., indicating the importance of preparing for steep terrain regardless of season.
Steep terrain challenges: Many campsites require navigating significant inclines. "Nice state park with good amenities. Loved the hike and waterfalls. Roads are extremely steep getting to the campground," warns Kevin B.
Limited RV access: Some campgrounds have restricted access for larger vehicles. "We have a 27' airstream and there are a couple campsites that are hard to get into. Number 18 does not look hard, but the layout is very difficult to get into. The bend halfway into the campground would be extremely difficult with much bigger than 27' camper," advises Soren B.
Alcohol restrictions: Several pet-accommodating campgrounds enforce strict no-alcohol policies. "If you enjoy having a beer while camping don't come here. Beautiful day, beer in a solo cup playing cards with my wife at a picnic table. We were not making noise, nobody complained about us. Ranger pulls up and gave us both tickets," warns Rick B. from Shady Grove Campground.
Beach access for dogs: Sweetwater Campground offers pet-friendly swimming areas. "Sweetwater is a nice park with a Beach. We camped right next to the beach and the kids loved it. Beautiful place," says Rodney G. from Sweetwater Campground.
Playground equipment: Many campgrounds provide dedicated play areas near campsites. "There is a nice playground that is walking distance from our favorite camp sites that the kids really love," shares Chris H.
Accessibility features: Some locations offer accommodations for visitors with disabilities. "We were able to hike and boat and explore with no issues for me. The showers and restrooms were easy to navigate around. This was a quiet gem," reports Kathy C. from Bolding Mill.
Dump station timing: Plan for potential Sunday congestion. "Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," notes AR M.
Site leveling requirements: Bring adequate leveling equipment for uneven terrain. "I only had to use one block under there pair of tires on The driver side of the trailer to level the RV out side to side," shares Matt H.
Parking challenges: Select sites with adequate clearance for larger rigs. "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes. Not the easiest state park to pull a travel trailer in. Sites were very narrow," cautions Brock D.
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