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This camping park is very well maintained, clean quiet and just beautiful. Even the restrooms are air-conditioned in the summertime.
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The Comer, Georgia area encompasses several state parks and recreational areas offering a range of camping experiences. Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground, located just outside Comer, provides tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with electric hookups and water access. Other nearby options include Victoria Bryant State Park Campground in Royston and Tugaloo State Park Campground on Lake Hartwell. Most established campgrounds in the region feature amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms, while some also offer boat launches and swimming areas. The proximity to lakes and rivers makes this region particularly appealing for water-based recreation.
Camping season varies by location, with some parks like Watson Mill Bridge operating from March through November, while others such as Victoria Bryant and Tugaloo remain open year-round. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer months and weekends when waterfront sites fill quickly. The area experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall ideal for camping. Road access is generally good throughout the region, with most campgrounds accessible via paved roads. Cell service can be spotty in some areas, particularly in more remote sections of the parks. "What a great park! Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites," noted one visitor about a nearby state park.
Lakefront camping represents a significant draw for the region, with several campgrounds offering direct water access. Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell receives consistently positive reviews for its waterfront sites and recreational opportunities. A camper described it as "paradise" and noted it's "off the beaten path" with "spacious and comfortable" campsites. Many campgrounds in the area feature shaded sites, which provide welcome relief during Georgia's hot summer months. Wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant, with deer commonly spotted at campgrounds like River Forks Park. The region's proximity to small towns like Royston and Lavonia means campers can easily access supplies if needed, while still enjoying a sense of seclusion in natural surroundings.
Best Campgrounds near Comer (142)
1. Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground
"The sites are shaded, and flat with a gravel drive and tent pad. We hadn’t planned on staying here but were pleasantly surprised to find a few vacancies on the first Saturday in November."
"The drive down is washed out a bit but a 2 wheel drive Tahoe handled it. Getting back up if it had been raining would probably not be guaranteed, so watch the weather carefully."
from $17 - $85 / night
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"I started looking to see if there was an RV park nearby and found Victoria Bryant State Park just 10 miles away. We called and there were vacancies. We GPS’d our way over, and I."
"We stayed on one of the platform sites for the trip, but walking around we found that nearly all of the sites look great!"
from $30 - $150 / night
Check Availability3. Tugaloo State Park Campground
"This gem is on Georgia South Carolina line and off the beaten path. Your will feel like you hit pay dirt here.
The park has a great feel and welcoming feel, excellent boat ramps and easy access."
"On the Georgia side Tugaloo State Park is Located on Lake Hartwell on the Georgia/South Carolina state line. "
from $27 - $265 / night
Check Availability4. The Sandbar Kayaking and Zipline Cabins
"Campground Review: This business is located about 30 minutes northeast of Athens, GA in between Athens and the South Carolina border."
5. Calhoun Falls State Park Campground
"This is one of South Carolina's furthest afield campgrounds (any closer to Georgia and you'd be in that state!)"
"Our side has a walkway/steps to the lake. There was a sandy area to the lake. There is NOTHING near by so make sure you take your food for the stay."
6. Fort Yargo State Park Campground
"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
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"This campground is located close to shopping stores and has their own laundry and shower house. It is a nice, clean and seems very well maintained."
"The bathrooms are extremely nice and the dogs liked the walking area."
from $68 - $83 / night
Check Availability8. Lake Hartwell State Park Campground
"We stayed at Lake Hartwell State park in stie 98 which was a lovely lakeside site. The sites on either side (96, 99) all shared a path to a small beach with lake access. "
"We are big fans of space between neighbors and noticed right away that these sites are rather close to one another. The views helped make the closeness bearable."
9. Watsadler
"Lots of walking trails. Beautiful lake views. Unlike other COE campgrounds in the area, this one is open year round. The entry and exit can be kind of tight getting in or out with trailer."
"Only sites 1, 11 , 24, & 26 do not have access to the water. The rest are right at the waters edge. its quiet and well kept."
from $38 - $76 / night
Check Availability10. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
"Tallulah Gorge is located in the far north east corner of Georgia. The campground is pretty tight, and difficult to maneuver with a large RV."
"It’s perfectly situated to visit all the cute towns in northern Georgia and they have well maintained sites, hiking trails, and a swim beach not far."
from $36 - $45 / night
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Drive Time
- 17 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 28 min from Greenville, SC
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Recent Reviews near Comer, GA
768 Reviews of 142 Comer Campgrounds
sara S.ScoutRock Springs RV Park
Great bath house!
This rv park is limited in some ways. There's a club house that's more like a small child's play room, and the play ground has a basketball hoop but no court. However it does offer a small laundry room. The bath house is great! Always clean and stocked, it has good AC/heat, a big spacious shower, hooks for towels and a little table to put your shower stuff on. My least favorite about the park is that pretty much ALL of the sites are under constant sun until it drops behind the trees in the evening which makes the RV super hard to keep cool during the day
- RRichard A.
RangerTallulah Gorge State Park Campground
Beautiful park with plenty to do....but campground had a few shortcomings.
We stayed on site #25 in early August but due to the elevation the weather was mild.
There were plenty of activities to keep us busy at the park and the staff was friendly and helpful.
One thing that surprised us and worth mentioning is that even though the park is massive, the campground appears to have been an afterthought as it, and the sites are generally very small. It would be nice to see them expand it and make the changes to increase the size of sites.
Also, as we have seen at other parks kids on e-bikes is becoming a real problem and safety concern. Young children, many not wearing helmets, continually racing around the campground with no regard for speed limits or traffic signs. It is a recipe for an injury or an unfortunate fatality.
Hopefully parks will begin addressing this issue.
- CChris M.
TravelerHolliday Park Campground
Hidden Gem
The campsites are spread out. Each features a fire ring, picnic table and power/water hookups. Most sites are on the water. All of them are shaded. Summer months are the busiest. Almost no one comes in the winter. It's very serene.
MushroomScoutSwords Dispersed Campsite
Peaceful
I went solo camping and it was perfect. Quiet, peaceful, and clean. I drove down to the spot itself and I had misread a comment thinking I could drive my 2wd down to the spot itself. You can not without having trouble getting out. I almost had to call a tow truck for my Tahoe to get out. However, I was able to drive out eventually. Great spot for some peace while still having cell signal if you need. Would visit in the cool months though as August was far too hot.
- EEd S.Scout
lake oconee/Greensboro KOA Holiday
A little rugged
Getting to the gravel site bent my trailer license and hitch.
Taylor H.RangerFort Yargo State Park Campground
Lakefront Overlook
We 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.
Brian H.TravelerTallulah Gorge State Park Campground
Unexpected adventure
Originally intended to do some car camping after a day of hiking but I ended up reserving a camp site and grabbing a tent from a near by Walmart and I enjoyed every minute of it. This may not matter to most but it may matter to some...I am a black male and although I didn't see many people that looked like me, everyone was extremely friendly. Definitely got a lot more attention than I would have liked but at least I knew pple were looking out for me lol. Beautiful scenery, fun trails, fishing, a full outdoor experience.
EV M.TravelerLake Hartwell State Park Campground
A repeat favorite and easy camping site for beginners
Stayed here a few times at different sites and always love it! I tent camp, so can't speak to the cabins or RV sites. Never too busy when I've gone in May and August. Tent sites are right on the water, so it's easy to move between swimming and your site. Other campers have been friendly. Water spigots near the campsites that usually run clear, I've drank from them with no issue. If you're keen on an air mattress, you can usually find an empty RV site to plug in your pump and then just carry the inflated mattress to your site. No drive ups, though sites like T10-13 are pretty darn close to the parking. T1-2 are a bit further from their closest parking, but still not bad. 1/2 are a bit set off from the rest with a fairly steep drop off that overlooks the beach, so be careful! Small trail leads you down to the water. 9 and 10-13 are close together, with 9 a bit set apart. Can't speak to the other sites personally. Boats don't come too close to the swimming sections by the campsites which is nice. Good mix of sun and shade. Got absolutely poured on (even inside my tent) one trip and still had a great time, easy place to have fun. Nearest grocery store is pretty far, so make one trip for supplies on the way up and enjoy camping the rest of the time.
Guide to Comer
Camping sites near Comer, Georgia cluster around Lake Hartwell with elevations ranging from 600-750 feet and typical summer temperatures reaching 90°F. The region's red clay soil can become slippery after rain, impacting primitive sites and trail access. Most campgrounds stay open year-round with discounted off-season rates from November through February.
What to do
Creek swimming spots: Victoria Bryant State Park offers natural swimming areas that visitors prefer over developed beaches. "Slippery rock was a lot of fun to take the dogs and wade in the cool clean water," notes one camper at Victoria Bryant State Park.
Covered bridge exploration: Watson Mill Bridge State Park features Georgia's longest original covered bridge at 229 feet. "You can drive through (height and weight restrictions). Sites have power and water, dump station is available... Wade in the river below the bridge but careful, the rocks are slick," explains a visitor at Watson Mill Bridge State Park.
Historic sites: The area contains several historic structures beyond the covered bridge. "You will pass the ruins of an old hydro power plant" on the hike to the bridge at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, according to one reviewer who also appreciated "a glimpse into the past" at their campsite near old bridge ruins.
What campers like
Platform tent sites: Several campgrounds offer raised platforms for tent campers, providing unique comfort. At Victoria Bryant State Park, "Tent sites have outlets, water and a light! Really beautiful easy hiking near by and a nice place to swim," explains one reviewer who called it "glamping."
Lakefront camping: Direct water access ranks as the top feature mentioned in reviews. "We stayed at site 7 which is a pull through. We had camper and extra car with boat and kayak and fit with a little extra room. Able to kayak right from campsite," shares one visitor at Tugaloo State Park.
Winter camping options: Unlike some seasonal campgrounds, several parks remain open year-round. "Victoria Bryant State Park is probably one of my most frequented camping spots in the last few years. All of the tent sites are sheltered platforms, with electricity, potable water and an overhead light. Rain or shine, you can have a good time (and stay dry)," notes one winter camper.
What you should know
Primitive site considerations: Some primitive sites require preparation for weather changes. At Watson Mill Bridge State Park, "Getting back up if it had been raining would probably not be guaranteed, so watch the weather carefully. This site is best enjoyed in dry weather."
Bathhouse availability: Bathhouse placement varies widely between campgrounds. At Richard B Russell State Park, one camper noted "There is only one bathhouse for the campers and only 2 showers and 3 potty's in there for all 28 campsites."
Cell service: Coverage depends on your location and carrier. At Watson Mill, "Phone service with ATT and Sprint/T-Mobile is non existent at the campsite. 200 yards uphill at bathhouse service is available," according to one review.
Tips for camping with families
Playground alternatives: Natural features often outshine traditional playgrounds. At Victoria Bryant State Park, "The playground is big, but the kids MOST enjoyed the 'rock slide' in the creek. We spent most of the day there."
Swimming beaches: Calhoun Falls State Park provides designated swimming areas with amenities. "A huge well maintained beach and two playgrounds for the little ones. A very popular park," notes one camper.
Wildlife viewing: Many campsites offer opportunities to see native animals. "Deer roaming everywhere" was highlighted by a camper at Fort Yargo State Park, which also features "plenty of great campsites" with many "right by the lake with a great view."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Research specific sites when making reservations. At Georgia RV Park, a reviewer recommended "Overnight stay in a off level pull-through site. The bathrooms are extremely nice and the dogs liked the walking area."
Leveling challenges: Many campgrounds require additional equipment for leveling. At Watsadler, one camper advised "Bring leveling blocks. The spot I stayed in required about 4" side to side."
Grey water disposal: Not all parks offer full hookups, but some provide alternatives. Fort Yargo State Park "sites do not offer full hookups but there are multiple grey water dump sites in the campground (we used a five gallon bucket for our outdoor sink). We walked across the road from our site and dumped our bucket!"
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Comer, GA?
What camping is available near Comer, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Comer, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 142 campgrounds and RV parks near Comer, GA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Comer, GA?
Which is the most popular campground near Comer, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Comer, GA is Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Comer, GA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Comer, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Comer, GA.
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