143 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
The northeastern suburbs of Atlanta surrounding Berkeley Lake, Georgia feature a mix of established campgrounds and recreational areas within a 30-minute drive. Stone Mountain Park Campground, located 10 miles southeast of Berkeley Lake, serves as one of the region's most popular destinations with year-round availability for tents, RVs, and yurts. Lake Lanier forms the recreational backbone of the area with multiple Corps of Engineers campgrounds including Shoal Creek and Bald Ridge Creek offering waterfront sites. Fort Yargo State Park in Winder provides a more natural setting with hiking trails and boat access, while Jones RV Park in nearby Norcross caters primarily to travelers seeking full hookups closer to urban amenities.
Reservations are essential at most campgrounds in the region, particularly for weekend stays during the peak season from April through October. Many Lake Lanier campgrounds operate on seasonal schedules, typically closing from November through March. As one camper noted, "Gates are locked at 10:30 PM; after that you have to park outside the entrance and walk to your site." Road access to most campgrounds is well-maintained with paved entrances suitable for larger vehicles. Summer humidity and afternoon thunderstorms are common, while spring and fall offer more moderate temperatures. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with stronger coverage at sites closer to the metro area and more limited connectivity at outlying locations.
Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from campers visiting the area. According to one visitor at Shady Grove Campground, "If you love large wooded spots with great lake views and lots of deer to watch, this is your park." Many campers mention the balance between natural settings and proximity to urban conveniences as a key advantage. Fishing opportunities abound, particularly at Lake Lanier where bass and crappie fishing draws anglers year-round. Families appreciate the swimming areas and boat rentals available at several parks. Noise levels vary significantly, with some reviewers noting boat traffic on Lake Lanier can create ambient noise during peak summer weekends, while others praise the peaceful wooded settings that "make the outside world melt away" despite being close to Atlanta.
"Lived 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."
"One of the best camping areas in Georgia."
from $44 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This site was a nice distance away from the RV focused campsites at the same location."
"If you love large wooded spots with great lake views and lots of deer to watch....this is your park. Located in a very nice part of Georgia with so many places to go and see."
from $20 - $240 / 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"There was a nice flat area to set up food, bonfire, chairs, games and to lounge around with family and the dogs. Bathrooms were nice and close to campground, within walking distance."
"Communication with the main number for the campground went through the Margaritaville Campground nearby. Separate direct lines to the camp office and security were provided after arrival."
"It’s pretty close to the highway so at night you can hear the cars. Everyone is really nice, neighbors help each other if needed, and it’s very quiet too."
"You are close to highway so you here some road noise but it’s still pretty quiet."
"I stayed at the walk- in campsites with waterfront view and access to walk down to the water. There is no electric at site and water didn’t work."
"Many were positioned right on the lake. The trails in the park were great for hiking and running. We enjoyed visiting the Qualusi Winery that was nearby."
from $40 - $315 / night
Check Availability"Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites."
"This is one of the few state parks in Georgia with yurts and also has a great flat biking trail. The lake allows for kayaking and boating and some yurts are actually right on the lake."
from $27 - $275 / night
Check Availability"Our site was walking distance to the bathhouse, playground and swimming."
"Grounds were great with easy access to the lake."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"The offices closes at 6:30, but if you don’t get there on time like we did they leave your reservation info outside the door."
"As for us we are avid hikers so we stuck to the trails. There are a few trails that interconnect so we hike for hours(which we loved). Although we did not camp we are definitely coming back to do so."
"On a peninsula this little gem on Lake Lanier, with wooded lots, is the perfect relaxation spot for RV & Tent campers."
from $20 - $46 / night
Check Availability
TravelerI stayed at the walk- in campsites with waterfront view and access to walk down to the water. There is no electric at site and water didn’t work. The bathroom facilities are well maintained and whole place is really clean. This site was right next to parking other 3 are close but wagon recommended to haul items to other walk on sites.
ScoutGorgeous campground on the lake with excellent facilities. Priority along the lake front is given to tent sites, which is nice. There's a mix of sizes for small campers and big RVs so it never feels crowded. Not a huge amount to do in the area except chill on the lake or at your site in the woods... which is fine by me. The one shortcoming was difficult lake access from the campground. There are plenty of beach areas when the lake is low but getting to them can be challenging. There's a public beach in another part of the park but we didn't go there.
GuideVery crowded campground, tight sites, and dated facilities. Stayed one night on a through trip, so they let me stay with my custom built RV but they have a rule against it if you’re staying more than one night. I am not sure why because this isn’t an RV resort, it reminds me of an over crowded KOA. Good for business stay or a quick overnight but if you have a family and want room for your kids to play, I’d look elsewhere.
ScoutDecent spots, only thing is the Grill is part of the campfire ring and not separate
TravelerMultiple creekside spots for large groups. We have over 12 adults and 8-9 cars. No cell service. Dog friendly.
GuideWe got a site with full hook ups and it was unusually expensive for a State Park. It was fairly level and gravel. It had a picnic table and small deck area that was in rough shape and needs replacement. It was just OK. At least it was quiet at night and the bathhouse was clean, though our daughter never did get hot water in the shower. There is a train ride that runs in a circle around the stone mountain area. The horn blasts all day long, but luckily not late at night. The biggest disappointment was that they say it's dog friendly on the web site, but dogs aren't allowed on most of the trails we tried to walk on, so we didn't get to see much of the park except by car. There are many activities, but they are not free. It's an expensive park for families. Bring your wallet!
LegendWe arrived and had an easy check-in since this was our third stay at Talona Ridge, again to attend an RV rally. After check-in, we headed to pull-through buddy site H-25 with full hookups in the lower level of the campground, which had three levels total. The cement pad was plenty long enough to position the rig for the sewer connection at the back of the pad, while still allowing us to put the patio down and park our F450 fully on the site. Water pressure was solid at 55–60 psi. Since this was a newer RV park, there were not many mature trees yet, so satellite connectivity was not an issue. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars of 5G on T-Mobile, and we chose to use our T-Mobile Home Internet instead of Starlink, which delivered 70.1 Mbps download speeds. The campground WiFi was above average as well, testing at 64 Mbps download. There was a shower house with laundry near this site, equipped with two large washers and dryers, and the laundry app made the process convenient. We enjoyed the large dog park, along with plenty of additional areas to walk our pups. Talona Ridge had a lot to offer and remained one of our favorite campgrounds—it truly felt like a resort.
ScoutThis Campground is for military affiliated campers only. Navy Lake Site has camp sites as well as cabins available. The beach and swimming area on Lake Alatoona is nice.
TravelerThe campground area is pretty good. Lots of... lots and they were in good shape. Same goes for the camp ground amenities. So as long as one's focused on that, it'll be fine.
The rest of the area shows clear signs of needing a renovation, especially the entire area between Land Shark and their beach. It might've been influenced by the season (december), but lots of details make for quite the depressing appearance. Broken displays, lots of outside installations in dire need of a repaint, restaurants closed (except the grill)....
But if you don't care for that whole Christmas tourist area, you'll be fine on the campground. The landscape there is very nice.
Camping sites near Berkeley Lake, Georgia offer varied terrain with elevations ranging from 950 to 1,200 feet above sea level. The area's red clay soil creates distinctive shorelines at many lakefront campsites, particularly visible during winter months when water levels drop 3-5 feet from summer peaks. Weekday camping sees occupancy rates below 50% at most campgrounds, while summer weekends frequently reach full capacity.
Hiking trails with lake views: Fort Yargo State Park Campground features a network of trails around a 260-acre lake. "We loved the hiking. Most of the trails are mixed mountain biking and hiking but when we were there, we only saw two mountain bikes. We took a picnic lunch with us and found one of the many picnic areas to have lunch and enjoy the lake views," notes Nancy W.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Several campgrounds in the area offer chances to observe native wildlife. "We had an amazing visit!! All the staff were extremely helpful and sweet. Shower house was clean, laser show fabulous and while hiking we saw a lot of beautiful wildlife!!!" writes Jennifer T. about her experience at Stone Mountain Park Campground.
Fishing hotspots: Lake Lanier provides excellent fishing access at multiple points. "Want a beautiful place to camp for cheap? Try Lake Lanier! Gorgeous campground, concrete pads, water and electric at site. We paid 30 a night! Nice and quiet too," according to Aaron S. who enjoyed Bald Ridge Creek campground.
Spacious lakefront sites: Many campers appreciate the generous site sizes at waterfront locations. "Very pretty area. Right on the lake," writes Denise D. about her stay at Bald Ridge Creek. Another camper at Shady Grove Campground notes, "We are at spot 97 and was suppose to get 44. 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."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses are consistently mentioned in positive reviews. "The restroom and shower facilities were clean. Plenty of hot water," states Kevin Z. about his experience at Bald Ridge Creek.
Wildlife encounters: Campers frequently mention deer sightings as a highlight. "We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery. They are firm on making sure pet owners have their leash on and do not free roam. A lot of deer just walking around," reports darrel W. from Shady Grove Campground.
Reservation requirements: Booking early is essential for premium sites. "This is the best campground on Lake Lanier. Nearly every site is on the Lake, with access to the water. The sites are very well maintained. We come here often, as it's only a 35 minute drive from home!" shares pam about Bald Ridge Creek.
Alcohol policies: Some campgrounds strictly enforce no-alcohol rules. At Shoal Creek Campground, campers note varied enforcement: "We had a very rude neighbor but overall it was great!" reports Erin F., while others mention more relaxed atmospheres at different parks.
Site levelness: Reports on site conditions vary by location. "Very nice wooded campground on Lake Lanier, very spacious sites, many on the lake. Water and electric with a dump station. Dump station very easy to get into. Only reason for the 4 stars is our site was not level, took some work to level our rig," notes a camper at Sawnee Campground.
Beach access for kids: Several campgrounds offer dedicated swimming areas. "Stayed three times August-October with kayaks. Two times had nice lake proximity/view. Beach is nice for the kids," reports AR M. about Bald Ridge Creek.
Playground proximity: When booking, check distance to play areas. "Rangers were very nice, beach is cool, nice lake front sites. We had a fun time here, especially the kids. They loved riding their bikes around in this great family friendly campground," shares Rick B. about Bald Ridge Creek.
Weather preparation: Summer storms can develop quickly between 2-6pm. "We found beautiful restrooms with showers, toilet paper and a LAUNDRY! Also, we saw a lot of animals and the sunrise was amazing," writes Shaiv G. about her experience at Old Federal campground.
Site selection for large rigs: Some campgrounds have challenging access for bigger RVs. "The sites are arranged in a way that you don't feel close to your neighbor. Free hot showers, firewood for $5/bundle, soda machines, dump station (sites have power and water)," notes Laura M. about Fort Yargo State Park Campground.
Hookup locations: Position can vary significantly between sites. "Very close to highway so at night you can hear the cars. Everyone is really nice, neighbors help each other if needed, and it's very quiet too," mentions Tina A. from Jones RV Park.
Dump station timing: Sunday mornings often see lines at single-station facilities. "Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," reports AR M. about Bald Ridge Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Berkeley Lake, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Berkeley Lake, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 143 campgrounds and RV parks near Berkeley Lake, GA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Berkeley Lake, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Berkeley Lake, GA is Stone Mountain Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 92 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Berkeley Lake, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Berkeley Lake, GA.
What parks are near Berkeley Lake, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Berkeley Lake, GA that allow camping, notably Lake Sidney Lanier and Allatoona Lake.
Keep Exploring
