8 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Stone Mountain Park Campground houses upscale safari tents and yurts along a lakeside setting, with views of the iconic Stone Mountain. These glamping campsites feature raised wooden platforms, comfortable furnishings, and electricity, offering a resort-style stay without sacrificing modern comforts. According to a camper, "We stayed in a safari tent a little worn down with duck tape on the screen. However, clean bathroom/showers and fun pool." The park's premium glamping options include climate control for year-round comfort, while nearby RamsdenLake provides more secluded yurt accommodations. Fort Yargo State Park, approximately 30 minutes from Berkeley Lake, offers well-appointed yurts with lake views, furnished interiors, and semi-private decks that blend natural surroundings with upscale amenities.
The glamping campgrounds at Stone Mountain Park provide easy access to an extensive network of hiking trails, including the popular walk up Stone Mountain itself. One visitor noted, "The view was fantastic and just what I was looking for! I would stay in this area again anytime!" Guests enjoy proximity to Stone Mountain's numerous attractions, including the scenic gondola ride, train excursions, and seasonal fireworks displays visible from many glamping sites. Sweetwater Creek State Park's yurts, located within an hour's drive, offer a more secluded alternative with streamside locations and access to hiking trails through historic ruins. Most glamping sites require advance reservations, with Stone Mountain maintaining a two-night minimum stay requirement for most bookings and offering year-round availability with peak seasons during spring and fall.
"The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site."
"Campgrounds are different sizes and we got a smaller one with a spigot, outlet, picnic table and a grill. We did not have a fire pit. Bathrooms/showers are close and it’s a great park."
from $44 - $65 / night
"Nice view of lake when site across the lane isn't occupied. Restrooms/ showers cleaned and relatively maintained (1 shower curtain missing) , debris free paved lanes to all sites."
"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!)"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $36 / night
"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."
"Each camping spot has a decent amount of room including a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Spots are slightly uneven. There is easy access to the boat ramp and lake beach. The bathrooms are clean."
from $20 - $240 / night
"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!"
"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."
Available next weekend
from $40 - $315 / night
"Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."
"Water spouts are dropped around the sites and there is a bathhouse with showers and hot water accessible to all who camp there!"
Available next weekend
from $27 - $275 / night
"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."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $46 / night
"We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The resort was immaculate. Would definitely go again!"
from $63 - $100 / night
"Be sure to find ALL the bathhouses! There is a newer one on the hill. Price with sr. Discount was great!"
"Its not far from civilization but you feel like you are far away from it when you drift to sleep on a starry night under pink moon on the water"
Available next weekend
"The bathroom facilities and shower were among the cleanest I’ve seen on the road and the hiking was really great. Not busy at all in the early AM. Kudos to the camp host and staff."
"Private sites - water and electric - fireflys everywhere! There are also 10 yurts - overlooking the lake. The bathhouse is clean and there are two showers."
Available next weekend
from $28 - $100 / night
GuideJust so beautiful and awesome. Camp host was lovely and our site could not have been more perfect. Internet said it was a walk up but it was a drive up. Site 52, I’m convinced it has to be the best one there. It adjoins via a mild staircase to 53 and would be perfect for two families to have. It’s right on the water and the sunset was phenomenal. Love it a lot. Electric and water, picnic table and fire ring.
GuideWe went over the Halloween weekend. What great fun. Lots of events for families and kids. Even us retired people got into the spirit! Sites were well maintained with space between sites. Bathrooms were clean all the time. Cell service was at best 2 bars on all networks. But that’s okay. Fall colors were abundant. If you had a small boat, canoe or kayak the lake is perfect for fishing or just enjoying. The only drawback was some road noise from Fairplay road. Otherwise I can’t say enough of how much we liked this park. Site 16 October.
TravelerWelcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
TravelerWay too many rules to have to abide by. It’s not a day use area, so you HAVE to camp over night or else they threaten to ban you from all FoCo campsites. Normally not a big deal, but there was supposed to be rain during our visit and that had me paranoid. We camped out, the rain held off, it was nice. Then day 2, I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but I didn’t want to be banned from camping 🙄 so we stayed the night and packed up at 5:45am the next day. No coffee or chilling. I just wanted to get out of there! I love camping out in the wilderness…no rules, no stress, no people, no RVs. Just nature.
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
GuideCampsite was the perfect lake front spot for our dog’s last camping adventure with us. The resort felt super safe for 2 females traveling with their dog and all campsites and bathrooms were super clean.
RangerWe stayed at Site #45, and it quickly became one of our favorite campsites because it felt more like a wooded overlook, perched above the lake. The breeze coming off the water kept us comfortable enough to enjoy a campfire even on a hot August evening.
The site fit our 14x10 tent comfortably, but I wouldn’t recommend anything larger. There isn’t a true tent pad, and you’ll notice the slope while sleeping—but the view from inside the tent was priceless. We experienced a four-hour thunderstorm and didn’t have any standing water at our site afterward.
⚠️ The slope becomes much steeper near the shoreline, so I wouldn’t recommend this site for toddlers or anyone with mobility concerns.
🛝 Our 7-year-old loved fishing from the shoreline and thought the steep slope made the perfect slide to get back down to the water. Built-in slide + dirty shorts = happy camper. 😂
🔥 The site includes a clean fire ring with an adjustable cooking grate and a separate standing charcoal grill.
🦟 We didn’t have any issues with mosquitoes during our stay.
🚰 The shared water pump wasn’t working during our visit.
🚽 The bathhouse was spacious, clean, and only a short walk away.
🚗 A community wagon is parked near the bathhouse for campers to use when hauling gear between their vehicle and campsite. Loved that!
A few tips:
🪵 The Visitor Center sells $6 bundles of firewood and has a nice selection of souvenirs.
🐜 Plenty of flies and large ants, so keep your food put away and your tent zipped.
🪲 Cicadas were loud at night. I loved it, but our 7-year-old slept with his wireless headphones on. If you’re a light sleeper, you may want to pack earplugs if you’re camping here June-August.
🎣 We caught more bluegill fishing from our campsite than we did from the fishing dock.
🌅 If you’re looking for one of the best views in the campground and don’t mind sleeping on a slight incline, Site #45 is well worth considering.
TravelerTook the grandbaby for a last blowout before school starts back. She had a bast lots of kids she quickly made several friends
TravelerSpot #50 is perfection! Feels like you live alone on a tiny peninsula. Perfect place to explore trails, go fishing, enjoy sunset, and just be.
Stone Mountain Park Campground offers both RV hookups and glamping tents within a 30-minute drive of Berkeley Lake, Georgia. The park sits at 1,686 feet elevation with humid subtropical climate conditions that keep the area warm through much of the camping season. Most glamping structures stay open year-round, with winter temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
Creek exploration at Sweetwater Creek: Visitors can kayak and swim in the creek or hike to see the historic mill ruins. "Hiking, kayaking, swimming—plenty of things to do. You can spend a whole day out here just walking along the creek and jumping across the rocks," notes one visitor to Sweetwater Creek State Park.
Lake activities at Lake Lanier: Most campgrounds near Berkeley Lake offer access to Lake Lanier for fishing, swimming and boating. "My husband and son enjoyed fishing and paddle boarding right behind our site," reports a camper at Stone Mountain Park Campground.
Mountain biking trails: Fort Yargo State Park maintains an extensive network of dedicated mountain biking paths. "Great hiking. Most of the trails are mixed mountain biking and hiking but when we were there, we only saw two mountain bikes," according to a camper at Fort Yargo State Park.
Wildlife observation: The wooded camping areas support diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "Very close to the lakeshore. Morning and afternoon shade, otherwise pretty direct sun overhead around noon," notes a visitor at Bald Ridge Creek.
Lakeside site selection: Many campgrounds offer direct water access. "There are some beautiful spots close to the water where you do feel like you're deep in nature," reports a visitor to Stone Mountain Park Campground.
Walk-in tent sites: More secluded tent pads provide privacy away from RV sections. "If you're like me and appreciate a bit of privacy when camping, the walk-in campsites at Fort Yargo are the place to go. Just a short 1-2 minutes walk from your car and bathrooms, but you feel much more secluded," notes a camper.
Proximity to Atlanta: Locations offer wilderness settings within short driving distance to urban amenities. "Good for a quick get away while still having access to 'city life'," says a Stone Mountain visitor.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses receive regular maintenance at most glamping locations near Berkeley Lake. "The restroom and shower facilities were clean. Plenty of hot water," mentions a camper at Shady Grove Campground.
Alcohol policies vary: Some campgrounds strictly enforce no-alcohol rules. "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 a Shady Grove visitor.
Reservation requirements: Most lakeside and premium tent sites book quickly during peak seasons. "We were at spot 97 and was supposed to get 44. The host at the front office gave us a different spot that would be easier access to our 40ft 5th wheel," notes a visitor.
Noise factors: Highway and train noise can disrupt peaceful camping experiences. "This park is about 30-40 minutes outside of Atlanta right off of I-75. If you are in a tent... you will hear I-75 traffic all night so keep in mind, that while it looks like country, you are not deep in nature," explains a camper at Red Top Mountain.
Terrain challenges: Some tent pads present difficulties with stakes. "The tent pad was large but extremely hard to drive tent stakes into... smaller stakes worked better," reports a Red Top Mountain visitor.
Kid-friendly activities: Campgrounds offer dedicated recreation areas for younger visitors. "There's all kind of activities for the kids. They have free transportation within the park/campground area. Helpful staff too," shares a Stone Mountain Park camper.
Swimming beaches: Many lake-adjacent campsites include dedicated swimming areas. "We spent a weekend here in section O. It was a nice, spacious campsite with a nice picnic table and partial view of the lake even though we didn't have 'lake view' site," notes a Stone Mountain visitor.
Bicycle paths: Flat, paved pathways accommodate young cyclists. "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," explains a visitor to Bald Ridge Creek.
Movie nights: Some campgrounds offer communal entertainment. "We were recently there and someone set up a movie night on the lawn which was really nice," shares a Bald Ridge camper.
Site leveling: RV pad slope varies significantly between sites. "The only downfall was that the trailer needed a lot of leveling. But it was totally worth it," reports a Stone Mountain camper.
Electric service: Most glamping sites near Berkeley Lake offer 50-amp connections. "Excellent campground with ultra-helpful staff. Per views of the mountain with many lots on the lake," notes a Stone Mountain visitor.
Dump station congestion: Sunday checkout creates lines at single-station facilities. "Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," warns a Bald Ridge Creek camper.
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