9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Fort Mountain State Park Campground and Woodring Campground both offer luxury glamping accommodations in the mountains near Carters Lake, providing elevated outdoor stays without sacrificing comfort. Fort Mountain features several glamping options including yurts with electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems ideal for year-round enjoyment. Woodring Campground boasts premium glamping sites with lakefront views and upscale canvas accommodations. "The sites are nicely spaced and private. The bathhouse and laundry were clean," noted one visitor about Fort Mountain's facilities. Each glamping location provides convenient access to water, electricity, and premium bathhouse facilities with hot showers. These accommodations typically include furnished interiors with real beds, linens, and some offer private decks overlooking the lake or mountain scenery.
The eco-friendly glamping options near Carters Lake provide direct access to numerous recreational activities and natural attractions. Guests at Fort Mountain State Park can explore multiple hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and a swimming lake with paddle boat rentals. The park's 2,850-foot elevation offers cooler temperatures during summer months, making it ideal for resort-style glamping experiences. According to one camper, "There's a little something for everyone here. Fishing in the lake, renting paddle boats, putt putt, short hikes, long hikes, MTB trails… you name it!" Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with bears frequently spotted in the area. Woodring's glamping sites provide pristine lake access with clear water perfect for swimming and kayaking. Both locations maintain a balance of luxury accommodations and natural immersion, with most sites strategically positioned to maximize scenic views while providing modern comforts.
"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."
"The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $55 / night
"Staff is very polite and friendly. Easy access sites but some are close together with lots of trees on beautiful Carters Lake in the north Georgia mountains."
"Carters Lake is a great deep lake, clean and private. Bring your kayaks cause y’all wanna explore the lake plenty of little swimming holes."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $50 / night
"There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls."
"We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour."
"Our campsite was okay, with a bit of a slope where the our steps came down. The pull throughs are basically their overnighter sites with no picnic table nor fire pit."
"This campground has good shade and pretty surroundings. There is a dog playground, horseshoes, salt water pool, laundry, and A/C bathrooms. Our ate did not have sewer but there is a dump station."
from $45 - $55 / 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 this weekend
from $40 - $315 / night
"We were on lot 7 which was right on the lake. The view was perfect. Water and electric worked great. The bathrooms were immaculate and heated, plenty of hot water."
"Well kept sites, beautiful lake views, great camp host, and the bathhouse was clean. Some sites have water and electric, and some do not. "
Available this weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
"bathroom! "
"Everything from the drive up the windy roads and hairpin turns to the campsites being located close to some awesome trail heads. especially the trail to Blood Mountain."
Available this weekend
from $30 - $290 / night
"It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!"
"The campground is well maintained the park staff is always driving around and friendly. Each campground has a fire pit, lantern pole and picnic table!"
Available this weekend
from $12 - $30 / night
"Each site has electric, water, grill, and fire pit. They have a great little store where you can get snacks, ice cream, hot dogs and more."
"Less than a mile from Amicalola Falls/hiking, quiet camp spots and clean bath houses."
"The cohutta Wilderness is a really interesting place to camp in North Georgia. My wife and I took a backpacking trip there this past weekend."
ScoutA great find to hang your hat for the evening. New owners look like they are doing amazing up grades. Our site 57 didn’t have a picnic table or fire ring but I’m sure they are working on it. Fairly quite and we would for sure come back and give it a 5 star when their done on the remodel.
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.
GuideI was working near here and it was convenient place. So I drove through and it was very clean campsites are pretty good size . Fire pits, tables, etc. Bath house is clean and well maintained. I stayed 5 nights at site 16 by the bathrooms and my site had water electric. But all sites do. But mine had internet access being by the bathroom. Nice place. Lake beautiful also has boat access beach too swim at fishing deck. Highly recommended
GuideVery large dispersed campsites along the White Oak Gap Road. Very rugged road, AWD recommended but possible in some smaller vehicles. Creek crossings in some areas. Access to Dukes Creek Trail and Raven Cliffs Trail towards bottom of road. Vault toilets near trailheads. Great for large groups, our party slept 8 tents and several hammocks and there was still plenty of space.
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. 🏕️🥾
GuideHopefully they open it up soon but we drove about an hour to get here just for it to be closed. The whole road seems to be closed for the time being for road work. I hope this helps someone!.
The 5-8 miles up to this area do seem a little sketchy but we were hoping the actually site would be nice and hopefully it will be after the work they are doing right now.
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.
GuideBeautiful views from the trails. I went during the summer in July so it was on the busier side. There is a lake with a beach with boat and paddle board rentals. Seemed like a great spot to fish. Prepare for possibilities of bears as they were around. One night I must have not fully secured my bear box and a bear found my cooler. I tent camped on a pad where I can find some service (T-Mobile) but most spots are spotty. Next time I come, I want to try the back country locations. Trails are awesome with a cool story about the place around the tower and fortification. Attendants at the camp store were really nice. If groceries are needed there is grocery stores in the nearest town of Chatsworth down the mountain
TravelerTook the grandbaby for a last blowout before school starts back. She had a bast lots of kids she quickly made several friends
Glamping accommodations near Carters Lake offer rustic luxury in north Georgia's mountain terrain at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 feet. The region receives approximately 55 inches of annual rainfall, creating a lush forest environment ideal for upscale outdoor stays. Sites at Woodring Campground sit at lake level with clear water access, while Fort Mountain locations provide cooler temperatures due to higher elevation positions.
Swimming in clear water: Carters Lake provides pristine swimming opportunities with minimal shoreline development. "Carters Lake is a great deep lake, clean and private. Bring your kayaks cause y'all wanna explore the lake plenty of little swimming holes," notes a visitor at Woodring Campground.
Hiking to waterfalls: Multiple trails lead to impressive water features within short distances of glamping sites. At Fort Mountain State Park Campground, one camper shared, "What a sweet surprise to go camping here. We can't wait to go on more trails and explore everything this park has to offer. The fire tower is a vision..To think that young men came and worked and set every stone step you walk on to get to see the tower is an amazing feat of engineering."
Fishing opportunities: The deep waters around glamping sites offer excellent fishing conditions year-round. "The camp sites are nicely spaced and private. The bathroom and laundry were clean," mentioned one visitor about facilities at Fort Mountain's glamping areas.
Scenic waterfront locations: Many glamping sites provide direct water views and access. At Morganton Point Campground, a reviewer noted, "We stayed on lot 14 which was quite spacious with easy access to the water. Tent was located away from the fire pit and picnic table and the restrooms were close by."
Year-round accessibility: Unlike some seasonal destinations, luxury glamping near Carters Lake operates in multiple seasons. "Nice campground and just $10/night. Has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire ring and grill. No water this time of year but the lake can be accessed at the nearby boat ramp," reports a winter visitor at Woodring Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The forested setting provides frequent wildlife encounters from glamping accommodations. A camper at Amicalola Falls State Park Camping shared, "My teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth."
Weather considerations: Mountain weather patterns can change rapidly, affecting glamping comfort. "It was raining when we arrived, and I was so grateful for the nice new road," explains a visitor at Chilhowee Recreation Area, adding "It was fairly humid the rest of the time, with a random sprinkle here and there."
Varying cell coverage: Connectivity differs significantly between glamping sites. "We had inconsistent cell coverage even with a Winegard booster with AT&T and Verizon. Mornings were best reception and evening were not so good," notes a Fort Mountain camper.
Road access challenges: Some luxury glamping locations require navigating steep mountain roads. "To get to this campground you have to go up a steep narrow windy mountain road," warns a Chilhowee visitor, information particularly important for those bringing equipment to glamping sites.
Kid-friendly waterfront: Shallow water entry areas provide safer swimming for children at select glamping locations. "We enjoyed the campground with the lake/beach area for the kids to swim. Very relaxing and the sites had some room to run around," shares a visitor at Woodring Campground.
Educational opportunities: Several glamping sites offer nature programs suitable for children. At Vogel State Park Campground, a camper notes, "Between the variety of campsites, hiking, boat rentals, beach, and family activities, it would be easy to spend a week here in a camper or an RV and not even notice how fast the time was flying."
Multiple playgrounds: Fort Mountain and other glamping locations feature dedicated play areas. "There's a little something for everyone here. Fishing in the lake, renting paddle boats, putt putt, short hikes, long hikes, MTB trails… you name it!" explains a visitor about Fort Mountain's family-friendly amenities.
Site selection matters: Larger glamping RVs require careful site selection due to terrain. "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," warns a visitor to Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.
Full hookup limitations: Not all glamping sites offer complete utility connections. At Chilhowee, a camper notes, "There are no water hookups at the sites, only power (30A). You'll need to fill your fresh water tanks before you set up."
Bathroom facilities vary: Quality of facilities differs between glamping locations. "The bathrooms near the front of the campground are very clean and recently built. There is a second bathhouse towards the back of the campground as well, but not as modern and smaller," reports a Chilhowee visitor, information particularly valuable for luxury glamping expectations.
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