11 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Don Carter State Park Campground and Fort Yargo State Park offer upscale glamping accommodations with modern conveniences just outside Commerce, Georgia. Both parks feature climate-controlled yurts with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and access to clean shower facilities. Georgia RV Park provides luxury glamping options with premium amenities, including electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site. The Stone Mountain Park Campground houses unique glamping structures with full amenities including comfortable beds, climate control systems, and private outdoor spaces, all within a naturally beautiful setting. Tallulah Gorge State Park adds distinctive geodesic domes and canvas safari tents to the region's glamping portfolio, making it one of the most varied glamping camping areas near Commerce. A recent visitor noted, "Very relaxing with nice, relatively secluded spots, perfect for a glamping getaway with all the comforts you need."
Hiking trails throughout these glamping destinations provide immediate access to natural attractions, with multiple parks offering lake access for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Don Carter sits directly on Lake Lanier with a dedicated beach area and boat launch, while Unicoi State Park & Lodge connects glampers to the nearby mountain town of Helen, known for its Bavarian-inspired architecture and dining. Several locations offer guided outdoor activities like stargazing events and ranger-led nature programs during peak seasons. Tallulah Gorge provides dramatic canyon views directly from luxury accommodations. According to one camper, "The staff was friendly and very helpful. New sod between the sites creates a lush environment, and the campground is bigger and more impressive than expected—perfect for an elevated outdoor experience."
"Really nice state park located at north end of Lake Lanier. Site 13 was great. Had woods and lake view. Paved pull through site with gravel pad for picnic and fire pit area."
"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!"
Available next weekend
from $25 - $225 / night
"Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."
"Water spouts are dropped around the sites and there is a bathhouse with showers and hot water accessible to all who camp there!"
Available next weekend
from $27 - $275 / night
"Clean pet friendly park with very nice, helpful and funny staff. New sod in between the large gravel sites. Bigger park than I expected."
"Commerce Station RV Resort Relaxation is this campgrounds new name. Have some full timers in back but all is clean and well maintained."
from $68 - $83 / night
"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."
"We really felt at home here due to the friendliness of the park staff and camphost volunteers."
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from $27 - $265 / night
"Sites were so easy to get into, nice small loop with minimal noise. Clean bath houses and laundry on site that was only $1 per load!! Hiking and views of the Falls were breathtaking!"
"Campground facilities are clean and very well kept (they rake the sites and shovel out the fire pits). Bath houses are kept clean and stocked also. We camped in site 31 with our 32 ft TT."
Available next weekend
from $36 - $45 / night
"Overall a nice and quite campground on Lake Lanier that’s not a COE campground. Easy to navigate and locate the sites. All have water views, picnic tables, fire pits, and grills."
"Decent spots, only thing is the Grill is part of the campfire ring and not separate"
"The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site."
"Campgrounds are different sizes and we got a smaller one with a spigot, outlet, picnic table and a grill. We did not have a fire pit. Bathrooms/showers are close and it’s a great park."
from $44 - $65 / night
"Nice to be close to Helen if you need anything and the nearby hikes to falls and great views are great."
"Campground Review This is a nice state park with zip lining, gps scavenger hunt, archery, canoeing, campfires, music and walking trail. Being geocachers, we did the gps scavenger hunt."
"They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."
"Each camping spot has a decent amount of room including a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Spots are slightly uneven. There is easy access to the boat ramp and lake beach. The bathrooms are clean."
from $20 - $240 / night
"The spot was amazing, next to a creek with a small deck. Even with all the rain I was on the deck relaxing and listen to the water flow. I can not recommend this location enough."
"We found this place when our other place to stay fell through and we Googled 'campgrounds near me . We called them and they gladly told us that there were spots available. "
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
TravelerWelcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
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.
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. 🏕️🥾
ScoutThis camping park is very well maintained, clean quiet and just beautiful. Even the restrooms are air-conditioned in the summertime.
RangerWe 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.
RangerWe 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.
Near Commerce, Georgia, campground elevation varies from 1,050 to 1,850 feet above sea level, with most sites positioned along the shores of Lake Lanier or Lake Hartwell. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions between 50-75°F. Primitive tent sites at several parks require quarter-mile walks from parking areas to reach secluded waterfront locations.
Hiking at Tallulah Gorge: The park features a challenging staircase descent (1,099 steps) to reach the canyon floor and gorge crossings. "A ton of waterfalls. A very pretty gorge, you will walk up and down lots of stairs! Stop by if you are in the area," notes one visitor at Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground.
Canoe trails: Don Carter State Park offers designated water routes for paddlers. "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there's even a canoe trail! Campground is well maintained and bath houses are clean," reports a camper who gave the park a 5-star rating.
Mountain biking: Fort Yargo maintains extensive trail networks shared by hikers and cyclists. A visitor mentioned, "Set back in the woods on a beautiful pond. Deer roaming everywhere. Mountain bike trails and hiking trails inside park. When I have more time we plan to go back and take it all in."
Boating access: Many sites at Tugaloo State Park Campground offer direct water entry. "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 reviewer about this Lake Hartwell location.
Waterfront privacy: Shady Grove Campground features sites with personal beach areas. "We had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent. It also had a paved area down below where you can set up chairs with a great view of the water."
Wildlife viewing: Many glamping sites near Commerce offer opportunities to spot local fauna. "Deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones. I walked one of the trails and then headed over to explore the lake area," notes a camper at Don Carter State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Georgia RV Park (formerly Country Boys) receives high marks for maintenance. "Clean pet friendly park with very nice, helpful and funny staff. New sod in between the large gravel sites. Bigger park than I expected," one visitor observed.
Walkable amenities: Several parks cluster facilities within easy reach. "The campground was pretty centralized to all the action at the facility with trails leading to the visitor center, a beach, tennis courts and trails," explains a Tallulah Gorge visitor.
Site leveling challenges: Many regional campgrounds require equipment for setup. "The only downfall was that the trailer needed a lot of leveling. But it was totally worth it. Our site was on the lake," noted a camper at Stone Mountain Park Campground.
Alcohol restrictions: Some parks strictly enforce no-alcohol policies. "Nice campground. If you enjoy having a beer while camping don't come here. Beautiful day, beer in a solo cup playing cards with my wife at a picnic table. We were not making noise, nobody complained about us. Ranger pulls up and gave us both tickets."
Primitive site access: Walk-in areas offer more seclusion but require planning. "The test sights are amazing, bring a cart because it's a 1/4 mile walk, the sights are super clean and easy access," advised a tent camper at Don Carter.
Limited services: Not all campgrounds offer complete hookups. "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," explained a Fort Yargo visitor.
Beach selection: The lake access points vary widely in quality. "I was so pleased by the facility which had a nice sandy beach, outdoor showers, large restrooms and swings ideal for sitting and enjoying a meal by the lake," reports a camper about River Forks Park & Campground.
Kid-friendly sites: Some locations offer dedicated family amenities. "We go camping every memorial day weekend and this year it was at Don Carter. Our campsite backed up to one of the hiking trails and our little guy loved it! Wonderful campground!"
Playground proximity: Consider site location relative to play areas. "There is a nice playground that is walking distance from our favorite camp sites that the kids really love," notes a Shady Grove visitor.
Educational programs: Rangers often host special activities. "We went to a ranger program on raptors on Saturday which was interesting," shares a Don Carter visitor, though they rated the park only 2 stars due to excessive pavement.
Site selection caution: Not all designated RV areas accommodate larger rigs. "Our campsite was a tad bit small for our camper, large campers like motorhomes or fifth-wheels will not fit," warns a Don Carter visitor who otherwise enjoyed their stay.
Grey water solutions: Several parks provide alternatives to full sewer hookups. "Water, power and cable at the sites with grey water dumps very numerous," explains a Unicoi State Park & Lodge camper about this glamping option near Commerce.
Pull-through accessibility: Some sites appear to be pull-through but have limitations. "Lower numbered sites(less than 30) appear somewhat better. Empty camp ground host site behind 47 cannot be used unless site 47 is empty due to sloping road," notes a River Forks Park reviewer.
Parking constraints: Additional vehicles may not fit at all sites. "Many sites are too small to park a second vehicle even if the camper is small. Parking on dirt or grass is prohibited by rules but appears to be selectively enforced."
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