Best Tent Camping near Crandall, GA

Recent Tent Reviews near Crandall, GA

1156 Reviews of 66 Crandall Campgrounds

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  Natalie C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 5, 2016

  Doll Mountain

  Lovely views and great lake swimming

  We had 3 couples who spent the long weekend for 4th of July (2016) on two sites in the walk-in tent camping area. There are (non-flush) potties at the tent camping area, but if you're grossed out by those, it's a couple of minutes drive to the closest bath house. The bath house was very satisfactory and pretty clean, plus plenty of hot water. There's a (steep!) trail from the tent camping area down to the lake with some good places for swimming. It would probably be tough to walk a kayak down to the water from tent sites, though. We found the gravel tent pads well maintained and clean.

  The location near Ellijay is great. We visited a couple of area wineries, and there's a fun mountain bike trail at Woodring Branch rec area (directly across the lake from Doll Mtn. Campground, but no direct route to get there, so it's about a 45 minute drive.)

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  Michael H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2020

  Fort Mountain State Park Campground

  Great Campground

  We love camping at Fort Mountain. 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.

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  George & Patty C.

  Ranger

  

  May. 31, 2017

  Vogel State Park Campground

  Beautiful Park

  We spent our three-day Memorial Day weekend at Vogel State Park. We camped in a tent. The staff is very friendly/helpful and the facilities are pristine. Our campsite (#70) was located directly across from the bathhouse and was huge for a "tent" site...we have a 17'x9' tent and the site accommodated our tent, two vehicles and a 5'x8' utility trailer with room to spare! The park has beautiful views and is only a short distance from Brasstown Bald and Helton Creek Falls. The park store had most of the supplies that you would need for camping but, if not, there is a Dollar General located just a few miles away. This is our favorite of the GA State Parks so far!! There are kayak, pedal boat, paddle board and bicycle rentals available!

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  Lori H.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 14, 2020

  Adventures Unlimited Campground

  Let the good times roll!

  Adventures Unlimited is located in Ocoee, TN, just outside of Chattanooga, and is one of the coolest river towns I’ve been to. The Ocoee River was the site for the 1996 Olympics whitewater events. There are numerous outfitters for everything you can do on the river, and this place is the best we’ve visited. We did the Classic Middle Ocoee Rafting Adventure, with Leon as our guide. He was awesome! He wore a Viking helmet (which looks really cool in our pics!) and had vast knowledge of the river and area, and said he’s been guiding for 20 years, so yeah, the best! I would highly recommend Leon if you take a trip!

  The campground is HUGE for tent camping. There are hundreds of great tent sites, and the whole place has a great vibe. I wouldn’t really recommend it for children, it feels more like a grown up place, as the area is filled with kayakers, guides, college kids, etc., and these people have FUN! And there’s the Bus Bar, which I’ll cover in a bit. We stayed in site 13 on the rv sites, and it was nice. All the sites are spacious, most have plenty of shade, except for 6,7,8, they are in the middle and not much shade there. The rv sites have water and electric, and they have a dump station. The bath house is at the front entrance, it was very clean, with 4 restrooms and showers. They also have bungalows, and they looked awesome.

  This place has two restaurants, The Cafe was closed, I’m assuming due to covid, I believe they serve breakfast and lunch there. And The Bus Bar- this place is a must! They have literally converted two yellow school busses into a bar! The restrooms are in one of the busses and the other is where the actual bar is. They have live music on weekends, and there is a very eclectic vibe. Great people watching! You will hear music from your campsite until around midnight. We didn’t try the food, but they have pizza and wings on their menu, so what else do you need?!

  The office is where you check in for rafting, they also sell ice, water shoes, t-shirts, etc. and the people in there were super friendly. This is one of my favorite “fun” places we’ve stayed, it truly was an adventure! We will definitely be returning!

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  Garren M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 8, 2021

  Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

  Family friendly

  Nice pull in paved spots for every tent site. Playgrounds and bath houses were kept nice and clean. The loops where the tent sites are can’t be quite busy so keep an eye on the kiddos

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  Stephanie J.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2020

  Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

  Private campground feel at KOA convenience

  As exclusively tent campers, I have always steered away from KOAs. But given how close this one is to my home city of Chattanooga, and how beautiful the Lookout Mountain region is, I decided to do a drive-thru tour just to check out a campground within 30 minutes of home, and this is definitely a place I would love to camp, even in a tent! 

  Convenient to I-59, this KOA is in an extremely rural part of northern Georgia, giving it a backcountry feel despite how easy it is to access. And while it is still primarily for RV campers, they do have a some designated tent-only sites that are on their own leg of the road, and spaced out to provide some privacy--site D in particular had more of a feel of a private campground to it.

  There are two distinct sections to this campground; when you first enter, there is a turnoff to the right that takes you to lower elevation. These sites are more spaced out, have trees (or bamboo!) in between them, and are generally larger. This is also the side where the tent and group camping sites are. Group camp sites allow one tent per site, and RV sites are all 50A full service except for sites 60 and 61 which are 30A. Tent sites have water and electric available but are for one vehicle and tent only. 

  To the left of the welcome center upon entering sites are closer together, with a combination of 30A and 50A full services hookups. There are still plenty of trees, particularly along the uppermost loop (sites 16, 18, 20, and 22). This side is also where the majority of the cabins are. 

  The coolest aspect of this campground for me was the massive jumping pad they have, and I had to promise my kids we would take an overnight trip here just so they could use it! It is restricted to ages 16 and under (and appeared to be closed, along with the playground and saltwater pool, due to COVID-19), but looked like an amazing addition, especially for families who may be staying here long-term and need a way for their kids to get some energy out without leaving the campground! 

  This would still not be my primary choice for tent camping as it is still largely geared towards RVs, however the group camping, the wooded feel, and the convenience to Chattanooga make this an amazing play to stay, whether it is folks in the city looking to get into nature without a long drive, fulltimers who want long-term accommodations while they take advantage of all the region has to offer, or travelers just looking for a quiet place to stay while passing through.

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  Paul J.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 23, 2020

  Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

  Beautiful camp

  Conasauga Lake campground is heaven on earth for this country boy. On top of Grassy mountain in North Georgia it is a great small camper / tent camp. Lots of large hemlocks and rotadendren on the trail aroundthe lake. The gravel road up the mountain is not for the faint of heart but worth the effort.

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  Nick C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2019

  Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

  Great camping experience

  Tent camped for a night can’t wait to go back. Didn’t get to see the caverns but did visit the gift shop.

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  Travis W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Salacoa Creek Park

  Nice little campground, tent spots could be better

  I slept really well last night here, and the camp host and guests were just great. Heated bathhouse with warm shower was definitely a highlight on a chilly morning!

  Only downside in my mind was that I booked a tent site, only to find that the tent sites are down the hill from all the other sites, so if you book them you will have to haul your stuff down to the lake. It did sound like the night-time fishing would be awesome though!

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  Elaine H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Trackrock Campground & Cabins

  Get away from it all!

  We tent camped here October 2013 on site 36 which backed up to the national forest.  Beautiful mountain views and horseback riding on site!! Bathhouse was clean.

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  Jordan M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 6, 2023

  Harrison Bay State Park Campground

  Clean camp sites and Hot showers

  Staff was very helpful in finding the right spot. Campsites are clean and hot showers are abundant. We tent camped, but the park is more suited for RVs or TTs

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  Sean7

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 11, 2021

  Starr Mountain Area

  WARNING: DIFFICULT HIKE

  Very intense hike up the mountain but the views are worth it! Hammock camping is ideal here, unsure of tent camping possibilities. Come prepared to hike hard and to experience unexpected weather if it occurs

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  Asher K.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 1, 2021

  Persimmon Creek RV Park

  Tent and RV Camping

  This is a beautiful secluded site just off of Highway 64/74 not too far from the Tennessee border. The campground is very well kept and has wonderful amenities for both RV and tent campers. I was very impressed with the gorgeous grassy areas along the creek providing a private space for tent camping. They also have large shaded spots for RVs in other areas. Each site has a picnic bench and plenty of room to spread out. If you are like me and prefer tent camping I would recommend staying at one of the sites near the entrance as they have an almost magical feel to them. I also like that this campground provides great access to both hiking in Nantahala National Forest as well as rafting and kayaking on one of the many rivers in the area.

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  Scott S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 1, 2024

  Fort Mountain State Park Campground

  Beautiful Fall destination

  We tent camped on Spot 27. Nice back in RV spot with water and electric. Bathhouse is close by. Gray water dump is across the road. Originally we booked Spot 60. That’s a pull through with little room for a tent. No cell service but that’s okay as we disconnected for a while. You can get service at the top of the park. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. Trails are nicely blazed with colors that match trail map. Georgia apple farms are a short, 20-30 minutes away.

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  Ally

  Scout

  

  Sep. 9, 2021

  Calhoun A-OK Campground

  Great Family Campground

  We have tent camped here multiple times. Great place to stay. Owners are super nice and are working on a lot of upgrades. We love spending the day by rhe pool. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

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  Frank L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2022

  Harrison Bay State Park Campground

  Beautiful views!!!

  Tent camping and we had s beautiful spot. But big problem, the aggregate for the tent pad was so compressed we could not set a stake. Had to move tent off pad! Bathrooms very clean in tent loop. Shame on government for not putting funds into pool maintenance. It was shut down. Deer wandering all around!!!

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  Elizabeth W.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 19, 2022

  Morganton Point Campground

  Great day use area!

  Small campground, a few nice waterfront spots for small RVs, 6 tent camping spots all waterfront. Very nice clean & newish bathrooms. Dump station was also clean, large & new feeling. There were some sewage winds in sites near the bathroom.

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  Michael T.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2024

  Fort Mountain State Park Campground

  A lot offered in a well kept site

  This is a great park with a lot to offer and more in the near vicinity. 

  Cell reception (T-Mobile) was non-existent in the site. However, there was reception at the trading post and possibly elsewhere. 

  They're installing Bear Boxes in tent sites back and front country (as I understood it) and are clearly paying attention to what people want and how to improve visitors experiences. 

  A lot of the sites are RV orientated. But the walk in tent sites are really close to the parking area. Also, nearby backcountry platforms and sites can be easily accessed. 

  If you want walking access to the trails, it's probably best to choose a site near the lake as that's where most trails are accessed from.

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  Taylor D.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 3, 2023

  Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

  Beautiful campgrounds nestled on top of a mountain

  Beautiful area with hiking trails and plenty to do in general. Not far from the lodge with restaurant. Folks camping next door were super nice and even offered me hot food when tent camping in -0 degree weather. Overall pleasant experience and plenty to do and see.

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  Deborah H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 28, 2018

  Marion County Park

  Beautiful campsite!

  Clean, and well maintained. Tent camping along the edge of the river. Fire pits or grills, picnic tables, clean bathroom, and hot showers. If you are a light sleeper, the traffic noise from the highway might be disturbing. Good fishing. It was a nice overnighter on our way North.

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  Stephanie J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Mckaskey Creek Campground

  Tent and RV campground

  Very nice, clean and quiet place. Clean restrooms with showers and sinks. Beautiful beach and forest view. Table, geill and fire ring at every site. Tent sites right on the water. Plenty of shade. Will definitely be back soon!!! Highly recommend!!

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  Lauren M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 3, 2022

  Vogel State Park Campground

  Quiet and Peaceful

  I stayed in a walk in tent site right beside the creek and it’s been one of my favorite sites to date. They were doing renovations on a few sites around me but I was never bothered by noise. Very clean showers!

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  Jeanne P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2024

  Sweetwater Campground

  No rules enforcement

  Loud music loud voices bright lights generators used on tent site. Party to 2 am. No rules enforced even when you complain to the host. Then this is the place for you. You can get away with whatever you want. Expect No sleep!!

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  Frank L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2022

  Murphy/Peace Valley KOA

  Had a great time

  These folkes are hands on! Kat the host was awesome! We tent camped and it was shady and cool! Farm animals will be seen and heard across the stream and add to the charm. The coes come down for a drink and you can hear Mariah Carey opps i mean turkey sing ( much better). Very very dog friendly!

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  donna H.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 12, 2021

  West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park

  Well spaced sites, Great hiking starting at the campground

  Stayed at campsite 3, across from the camp host, and in front of playground and bathrooms.

  Very large, very widely spaced campsites. Sites were comfortable for tent camping, but there were few tent campers when we were there.

  Bathrooms were clean, and had hot showers, but had a lot of deferred maintenance. 

  The Fall hiking  was spectacular. It's a beautiful place to see the hardwoods change color. Trails are well maintained.

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  Leah S.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 5, 2020

  Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

  Has it all

  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. Camping sites are spaced well apart with electric, water and fire rings. The campgrounds also feature a bathhouse and laundry.

  Begin your Appalachian Trail journey here with 604 steps to the top of a beautiful waterfall.

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  Laura D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2018

  Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

  Quiet and safe

  Very nice campground with large tent sites with fairly level ground capable of sitting 2 or 3 tents. Most have mature trees to hang hammocks. Very quiet during weekdays. Bath house is relatively nice for a state park campground. 1 mile walking path surrounding the grounds is nice. Safe area for bicycle riding. Great proximity to many outdoor activities. Friendly staff at the park office. Nice place!