Campgrounds near Menlo, Georgia provide camping options for various preferences with proximity to natural attractions. Most sites are situated at elevations between 800-1,200 feet, creating temperature variations that can be 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F during day and 60-70°F at night, with higher humidity levels common throughout the region.
What to do
Hiking at Little River Canyon: Access numerous trails within a short drive from Little River RV Park & Campground. "Little River Canyon park which makes it worth it. The canyon is gorgeous and provides for some amazing views especially if you drive the entire scenic road and stop at all the lookouts," notes one visitor who appreciates the proximity to natural attractions.
Waterfall viewing: Several campgrounds provide easy access to local waterfalls. "Close to Little River Canyon waterfall among others. (A must see)," mentions a camper who stayed at Wills Creek RV Park. DeSoto Falls is another popular destination, with Tranquility Campground situated close enough that "You can easily get to Desoto falls by foot (.85 mile) with spectacular views."
Fishing opportunities: Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center offers on-site fishing options. According to one camper, "We fully enjoyed be able to relax by the creek and watch the water flow by." Tranquility Campground features a 6-acre lake for fishing, though it's catch and release only, and a reviewer notes "no swimming or kayaks allowed" on the lake.
What campers like
Proximity to outdoor attractions: 1776 RV And Campground earns praise for its location near multiple outdoor destinations. "Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Lots of hiking trails within a short drive," writes one reviewer who appreciated being able to access nature easily.
Creek access: Several campers highlight the peaceful water features at Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center. "The nice gurgling stream (Big Cedar Creek) bounds the campground to the east and is a nice walk through a mowed/maintained field. The edge of the stream was nicely shaded with multiple picnic tables for everyone's use," writes one visitor.
Internet connectivity: Many remote workers seek out campgrounds with reliable internet access. A camper at 1776 RV And Campground notes the "screaming fast internet" quality, adding: "We work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system."
What you should know
Weather considerations: The mountain terrain around Menlo can bring unexpected weather patterns. At Tranquility Campground, owners are attentive during severe weather: "They looked after us and even stayed up all night to help everyone watch the weather during a tornado watch."
Site spacing varies significantly: Many campgrounds have tight site layouts. At Little River RV Park, campers note that "sites are unlevel and tight" and "Sites are close together, but we were able to camp in the 'back country' sites, which was all we needed." Battlefield Campground receives similar feedback: "The sites are very close to each other, and most of them were full when we stayed."
Seasonal considerations: Fall brings more visitors to the area for foliage viewing. "Foliage was still pretty, but would have been better end of October," notes one camper at Tranquility Campground, suggesting late October for optimal leaf viewing.
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Battlefield Campground & RV Park offers facilities for children. "The Campground does have some nice amenities like the pool, and playground, dog park, and the pavilion," writes one visitor. Cedar Creek also features a playground, though one family noted it "wasn't age appropriate for our 3 year old twins very well."
Swimming options: Several areas provide water recreation for families. Little River RV Park campers mention "awesome swimming" opportunities, and one visitor notes that Little River Canyon "features many waterfalls and hiking!" Mentone area campgrounds are also cooler in summer, with one camper noting it's "one of the few parts of Alabama that is cool enough to camp in the summer(still hot but not miserable)."
Rental equipment: Water activities require gear, and some campgrounds provide rentals. Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center "have kayaks to rent, and a shuttle. You can try out and buy kayaks there, too," according to a reviewer, making water recreation accessible without bringing your own equipment.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Several RV sites in the region require attention to leveling. At Hawkins Pointe RV Park, a reviewer notes "the sites aren't bad there's just no shrubs or trees or anything. It's just really good gravel and some grass and a picnic table," while at Little River RV Park, campers mention that "sites are unlevel and tight."
Site selection strategy: For more privacy at busier campgrounds, location matters. A truck camper at Tranquility Campground advises: "Take spot 40 or 41. Only thing to be aware of is the spots are fairly close together, so in peak season it could be tight." At Little River RV Park, "the campground is hilly, which makes it even more appealing for me as I wanted to camp in the mountains amongst nature. Although hilly, our site was quite level and easy to get to."
Utility hookup positioning: The layout of utilities can present challenges. At Wills Creek RV Park, "the sites were very tight and the utility hookups where in a strange position (the neighbors' utilities actually were under our awning when extended)." Many campgrounds offer full hookups, but access and positioning vary significantly between parks.
