Top Tent Camping near Carlton, GA

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Best Tent Sites Near Carlton, GA (23)

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    Leroys Ferry

    4 Reviews
    8 Photos
    49 Saves
    Lincolnton, Georgia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $10 / night

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    Mini Egg farm primitive sites

    1 Review
    20 Photos
    2 Saves
    Hartwell Lake, Georgia

    Mini Backyard egg farm on 2 acres behind a private residence. The campsites are on a separate chain link fenced area behind storage buildings.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $20 - $30 / night

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        Soap Creek Marina

        1 Review
        1 Save
        Lincolnton, Georgia

        This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

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        Camper-submitted photo from Laurel Park
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        Laurel Park

        4 Reviews
        4 Photos
        19 Saves
        Gainesville, Georgia
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        Camper-submitted photo from Denver Downs Farm
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        Denver Downs Farm

        1 Review
        8 Photos
        7 Saves
        Pendleton, South Carolina

        Sleep under the stars here at Denver Downs Farm! Set up your tent or camper in secluded area on the treelined side of our 140 acre field. Take a hike to the top of the hill and take in panoramic views of sunsets and the surrounding blue ridge mountains. There are loads of scenic trails to hike and waterfalls to visit just 20 -30 minutes drive away. We’re just 1 mile from Lake Hartwell and 20 miles from Lake Keowee so access to water sports are readily available. There are many restaurants within 1 mile of our farm. You are in the country- but close to “everything” – we are 1 mile off of Interstate 85. Clemson University is 11 miles up Clemson Boulevard. We host special events year round including our annual Fall Festival and fantastic concerts. Get tickets to those events and stay for the weekend!

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group

        $30 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Amity Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Amity Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Amity Recreation Area

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        Amity Recreation Area

        1 Review
        3 Photos
        1 Save
        Lincolnton, Georgia

        Overview

        Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

        Recreation

        Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers will find largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Amity Recreation Area provides a boat ramp and swimming area.

        Facilities

        This facility is a wooded day-use area on the lake shore. There are three reservable group picnic shelters that can each accommodate up to 92 guests. A boat ramp, fishing pier, swimming area, ball field and playground provide additional recreation opportunities.

        Natural Features

        Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this wooded area. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors might spot bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, osprey, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer.

        Nearby Attractions

        Augusta, Georgia, about 20 miles away, offers museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Trash
        • Drinking Water

        $75 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina
        Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina
        Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina

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        Raysville Marina

        1 Review
        3 Photos
        6 Saves
        J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia

        This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

        • Tents
        Camper-submitted photo from Fell Hunt Camp
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        Fell Hunt Camp

        1 Review
        3 Photos
        3 Saves
        Abbeville, South Carolina

        The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife, resulting in some of the most desirable upstate hunting areas. The camp also serves as the trailhead for the 26.7 mile Long Cane Horse Trail. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map.

        • Pets
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Drinking Water
        • Toilets

        $5 - $150 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area

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        COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area

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        Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

        Overview

        Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

        Recreation

        Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

        Facilities

        Gill Point Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and dock.

        Natural Features

        Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335' above sea level. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

        Nearby Attractions

        This quiet, rural area is very historic. The now-flooded town of Petersburg and the Nancy Hart Historical Site in Elbert County are nearby. The campground is 20 miles southeast of Elberton, Georgia, known as the Granite Capital of the World. Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

        • Pets
        • Tents
        • Group

        $25 / night

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