Camping options near Comer, Georgia range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spots across several state parks in northeast Georgia. The area sits in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with elevations between 700-1,000 feet. Temperatures typically reach 90°F in summer months with high humidity, while winters remain mild with occasional freezing temperatures at night.
What to do
Creek swimming at Tugaloo State Park: Lake Hartwell's beaches provide excellent swimming areas beyond the creeks mentioned in Watson Mill. A visitor noted, "Really enjoyed the lakefront campsites. 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."
Covered bridge exploration: Visit the historic 229-foot covered bridge at Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground, the longest original covered bridge in Georgia. "Drive through (height and weight restrictions). Sites have power and water, dump station is available. Shower house with laundry. Hiking and bike trails. Shadey and quiet," according to Norris K.
Golf near camping: Richard B Russell State Park Campground offers a golf course adjacent to camping areas. A camper mentioned the "beach, golf course" among the amenities, noting that "the beach is nice and was never crowded."
What campers like
Private pioneer sites: The primitive sites at Watson Mill provide exceptional privacy for tent campers wanting solitude. "Pioneer campsite 1 is very nice... Large site with fire pit and picnic table. No tent pad, you can pick where you want to sleep. There are lots of trees for hammocks. And you are right on the water," explains Nancy L.
Sheltered tent platforms: Victoria Bryant State Park Campground offers unique tent camping structures. "Tent sites have outlets, water and a light! Really beautiful easy hiking near by and a nice place to swim. Great for an easy family trip," says Jessica D. Another camper elaborated: "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) at Victoria Bryant."
Lakeside RV accessibility: Many campsites at Lake Hartwell State Park Campground provide direct water access for boats and water toys. "We stayed at site 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," reports Kim S.
What you should know
Primitive site flood risk: Be cautious about weather forecasts when booking the pioneer sites at Watson Mill. "If there is rain in the forecast do not, for the love of God, do not camp in the pioneer sites. You will get flooded. It's mostly downhill on a shifty walkway full of rocks," warns Nicole R.
Limited cell reception: Signal strength varies significantly between campgrounds. At Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground, "there was little cell reception and no tv reception," according to Rachel G. Tallulah offers "great hiking opportunities in the park and surrounding areas" with "1099 stairs to the bottom of canyon."
Fire ant concerns: Some campgrounds in the area have seasonal fire ant issues. At Lake Hartwell, one camper reported: "The entire campsite was one large fire ant hill! We had to travel to the local dollar general to get ant spray to help with the infestation. Once we sprayed the area we were finally able to safely enjoy our campsite."
Tips for camping with families
Beach activities: Fort Yargo provides dedicated swimming areas for kids beyond creek access. "We spent most of the day there, and the weather (late August) was perfect! The playground is big, but the kids MOST enjoyed the 'rock slide' in the creek," Sonyia W. shares about her family experience.
Kid-friendly attractions: When staying at Fort Yargo State Park Campground, families appreciate the diverse activities. "There is disc golf, nature programs, gift shop, putt-putt golf, playgrounds, hiking, mountain biking, and a 260-acre lake offers swimming, boating, paddling, and fishing," notes one visitor.
History lessons: The historical aspects of Watson Mill appeal to families with educational interests. "We LOVED the hike to the bridge, about 6/10 of a mile. You will pass the ruins of a old hydro power plant," notes Rebecca L., adding practical details about the pioneer campsite.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Prepare leveling blocks when staying at Watsadler. "Bring leveling blocks. The spot I stayed in required about 4" side to side. Some spots were water view and quite spacious. Other spots were actually kind of awkward," advises Candy H.
Dumping station logistics: For RVers at Tugaloo, plan ahead for departure. "No sites with sewer, but dump station has two receptacles so there was no wait to dump tanks on way out," notes Kevin A. who stayed at site #8 and appreciated the "large and spacious" sites.
Gray water management: At Fort Yargo, RVers appreciate the convenient gray water disposal options. "No FHU, but they do have grey water dumps in numerous places in campground. The staff was helpful. Our site was very level, and pull through," shared Judi P.
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