5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Fort Mountain State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with full kitchens, bathrooms, and climate control systems. The cabins include beds, dining tables, and living areas with basic furnishings. Cloudland Canyon State Park provides similar accommodations with electricity, running water, and indoor plumbing. Most cabins feature fire pits and picnic tables outside, allowing for outdoor cooking and dining options. Interior amenities typically include refrigerators, stoves, and basic cookware. "The cabins are well appointed, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful, and are spaced out to offer a feeling of seclusion: perfect for winter getaways, or for people who enjoy total creature comforts at night with nearby adventure during the day," noted one visitor.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp offers cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. KOA cabins at Calhoun A-OK Campground and Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA provide more standardized options with electricity and basic furnishings. According to one camper, "The cabins are ok. They have three beds. One double and a set of bunk beds. They have ac as well. They are small but do the job." Holiday Travel Park features camping cabins that rent to groups of 2 people, and camping cottages including a loft for groups of 4 or a one-bedroom for groups of 6. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months and weekends.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking supplies vary significantly between locations, with some cabins offering fully equipped kitchens while others provide only basic amenities. At Holiday Travel Park, cabins and cottages have beds, electricity, running water, grills, and picnic tables, with the loft cottage featuring a small kitchen. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping offers cabins with more extensive amenities, including full kitchens and bathrooms. A Publix and Super Walmart are located approximately 5 miles from some campgrounds, providing convenient access to groceries and supplies. Firewood is often available for purchase at campground stores or through delivery services at locations like Cloudland Canyon State Park.
"We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags."
"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."
Available next weekend
from $14 - $55 / night
"The campground here is smaller, and less private than the west rim loop, offering 24 tent/RV sites that have 30A electrical hookup, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, along with a bathhouse"
"Nice state park that is well maintained. Awesome views from the rim trails. Power and water hookups only. Clean bath houses with laundry facilities. Lots of covered pavilions for group gatherings."
Available next weekend
from $10 - $290 / night
"I have visited Mulberry Gap many times and stayed in one of their cabins. Accommodations are clean and the food is great."
"The rooms were clean, functional, and comfy and I have already booked my next stay in August."
from $22 - $110 / night
"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."
"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."
from $45 - $55 / night
"RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below."
"The Approach trail is 8.3 miles to Springer Mountain from the lower Amicalola State Park parking lot. So there is more history and lore here than meets the eye."
"The campground offers cabins and the cabin was pretty nice. It slept ten people. However, there is only one bathroom in the cabin. The toilet wasn’t working well."
"Great spot for tent campers, boondockers, or even rv’s that need water and power. You’re probably gonna see some weirdness here but that charm is what keeps the vibe alive."
from $10 - $45 / night
"We used the camping cabins. The campground is nice. It has many things to do like a pool, cornhole, horseshoes. The cabins are ok. They have three beds. One double and a set of bunk beds."
"Friendly Staff, Clean Bathrooms, Convenient Location. No honeywagon for water and electric only sites, but dump station in campground."
from $55 / night
"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."
"Pet friendly. Big rig friendly. Clean. Dog play yard. Near interstate."
"Pet friendly. Huge water issue lots of standing water on a lot of sites , ours included . For one night it was manageable. Major drainage problem."
from $36 - $105 / night
"The campground provides so many recreational opportunities."
"The lake is beautiful and honestly, any site on the island i think would be a good spot. The spots closer to the Ranger Station, are just packed too tight for us."
from $21 - $30 / night
ScoutI camped here with a friend last weekend and absolutely loved this place! It's a cute little site with a great host, clean bathrooms, free firewood, and super friendly dogs, goats, and people. I would for sure stay here again and recommend.
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.
ScoutI was worried that I would arrive and find all the campsites occupied. This was not the case. When I got there around 5:30 there was only one other site taken. I didn’t see them until the next morning. By morning, there were two other sites occupied.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
ScoutExcellent campground! We were on the west rim. Bathrooms nearby and very clean! Sites were spaced enough you don’t feel like you’re on top of your neighbors. Lots of trees. Playground for kids was great and there’s tons of trails of varying difficulties. There’s a grill at each site so bring charcoal! Really enjoyed our weekend stay and would definitely go back!
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.
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
GuideWe had a hard time finding our campsite in the West Rim Campground due to the construction at the entrance, but we made it to the temporary visitors center and they got us checked in and how to get to our campsite. It backs up to woods, nice space between sites. Ours is gravel and has water and electric, but there are full hookup sites available as well. We did the waterfall hike one day and the west rim loop the next. The waterfalls were beautiful, but a LOT of steps (600+ metal steps) !! I would definitely stay here again
Camping cabins near Chatsworth, Georgia provide access to the Cohutta Wilderness area, which encompasses over 36,000 acres of protected forest with elevations ranging from 949 to 4,200 feet. Most cabin rentals maintain accessibility year-round, though winter visitors should check road conditions when temperatures drop below freezing. Water access varies significantly between locations, with some cabins offering private creek or lake frontage.
Waterfall hiking: 425+ steps at Cloudland Canyon State Park lead to spectacular waterfalls, requiring good footwear for metal grate steps. "This is a workout for sure wear your good shoes, A LOT of metal grate steps to get down to the falls! We went right at the next intersection and continued down to Hemlock Falls," notes a visitor.
Mountain biking: Technical trails feature significant elevation changes and loose gravel throughout the region. At Fort Mountain State Park, "most of the trails except the Gahuti are multi use and there is a strong community of mountain biking here. We didn't bike the trails here with our hybrid specialized bikes because we felt the trails to be too technical for us due to the major elevation changes, loose gravel and rocks."
Group camping experiences: Pioneer sites accommodate larger groups with shared facilities. "For our camping group, this place was amazing. We had bear visitors, something they'll warn you about upon arrival. The bears just added to the appeal of this place though. The views here? Amazing. Camping? Amazing! The trails are great, and everything feels spread out."
Platform camping: Elevated sites at several parks offer a different experience than traditional tent camping. A first-timer at Fort Mountain reported: "I looked up information on the platforms (also called Squirrel's Nest) on the state park website. It looked doable to me! The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box."
Fall color viewing: October-November brings dramatic foliage changes throughout the region. "If you love twisty roads and beautiful views, this is the place. We went in December and the weather was a little cool and damp but the views were great when the fog lifted. They're great scenic hikes in the park."
Swimming opportunities: Lake access at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp and other locations provides relief during summer months. "The lake area - a small 17 acre spring fed lake is here for your fishing, paddling and swimming pleasure. The area also has putt putt, the only playground, seasonal concession and rentals, beach area and a super nice walking trail for everybody."
Steep access roads: 25% grade approaches to some campgrounds require appropriate vehicles. One Amicalola Falls camper noted, "I read a lot before my trip, so I knew to except the 25% grade incline going up to the campground. I wasn't however expecting the challenging parking in the campsite."
Active wildlife: Bear sightings are common at several parks, requiring proper food storage. "There is definitely active wildlife here!! Two other couples at two separate platform sites had encounters with a bear the same weekend I was here. Needless to say, I did it! I slept outside of a tent!!"
Spotty cell coverage: Service varies widely between campgrounds and even sites within the same park. At Holiday Travel Park, "the campground is clean and quiet, bathrooms are great. However if I am paying to stay and you advertise wi fi and then it doesn't work all weekend don't tell me it's because of the trees."
Lake activities: Beach areas provide swimming and play spaces at several parks near cabin rentals. At Chester Frost Park, "this place is definitely somewhere you wanna bring your kids they would love it! There is a man made beach with a playground and loads of camping lots next to the river!"
Playground locations: Limited options mean planning for kids' activities. "The campground is in a great location. It sits on the same grounds as a rafting company and an outdoor bar/pub called The Bus. You can travel about 15 minutes and you are in Cleveland just north of Chattanooga."
Site selection for privacy: Location matters for families needing space to play. "Sites 4-9 are well spaced from each other and great for tent campers and families who want their kids to have room to play, and while site 37 does not have as much privacy being in the center of the loop, it does have one of the most perfect climbing trees I have ever seen in a public campground."
Elevation considerations: Steep approaches at Fort Mountain and other locations require planning. "After picking our tent site (there are no reserve ahead sites, only reserve ahead choice. Once you check in you go pick a site. So no telling where you may end up only that you will have a site for the night) which took some perusing for good trees."
Site leveling challenges: Bring blocks as many sites require adjustment. "We stayed creekside at site 24. The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level."
Winter camping preparation: Limited services during off-season require advance planning. At Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA, "arrived after hours. Check in paperwork was waiting by the office door. Easy to follow map to the site. Never disappointed when I stay at a KOA."
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