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Best Tent Sites Near Crawfordville, GA (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina
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    1. Raysville Marina

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    This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

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    2. Leroys Ferry

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    $10 / night

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    3. The Washington Grass Inn

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    Experience the magic of our 14-acre oasis in Greensboro, GA. - once a chic wedding venue now a campers dream. Sleep beneath stars, wander through history: antebellum home, cabins, and barns. Find solace by your own private fire pit, or join the pavilion's communal fire. Roast marshmallows and retell stories beneath the Southern sky. This isn't camping; it's a journey into a living, breathing storybook. Welcome to your unique escape!

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    $50 / night

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      4. Soap Creek Marina

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      This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

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      Camper-submitted photo from Clarks Hill
      Camper-submitted photo from Clarks Hill
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      5. Clarks Hill

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      Overview

      Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

      Natural Features:

      Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 345 above sea level.

      Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

      Recreation:

      Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

      Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads.

      Facilities:

      Clarks Hill is a wooded day-use area with several picnic shelters, some with electrical hookups. The shelters can accommodate groups as small as 6 and as large as 48. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, a beach, boat ramp and dock.

      Nearby Attractions:

      Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

      The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

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      Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area

      6. COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area

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      Overview

      Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

      Natural Features:

      Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335 above sea level.

      Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

      Recreation:

      Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

      Facilities:

      Gill Point Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and dock.

      Nearby Attractions:

      This quiet, rural area is very historic. The now-flooded town of Petersburg and the Nancy Hart Historical Site in Elbert County are nearby. The campground is 20 miles southeast of Elberton, Georgia, known as the Granite Capital of the World.

      Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

      The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

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        Camper-submitted photo from West Dam
        Camper-submitted photo from West Dam
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        8. West Dam

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        West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities. Natural Features: Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335 above sea level. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer. Recreation: Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern US. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Hikers have access to many miles of trails in the area. The 1.8-mile Lake Springs Loop and the 27-mile Bartram Trail, which meanders along the scenic shoreline and through Wildwood Park, are nearby. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads. Facilities: West Dam Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with several mini picnic shelters accommodating up to six people each. One large shelter for up to 68 people is available as well. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, beach and hiking trail. Nearby Attractions: Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

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            10. Morrow Bridge Seasonal Hunt Camp

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            Morrow Bridge and Midway seasonal camps, located in the western and northern portions of the Long Cane Ranger District, offer primitive facilities in a setting ideal for hunting.The surrounding forest sustains abundant populations of deer, turkey and quail, placing it among the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. Several check stations and supply stores are located in the area. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map of Morrow Bridge Camp. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map of Midway Camp.

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Crawfordville

          430 Reviews of 11 Crawfordville Campgrounds


          • Chris C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hamilton Branch State Park Campground
            Sep. 14, 2024

            Hamilton Branch State Park Campground

            4 Camper Party

            4 families in 4 campers on a first time visit. Great place! If you want to come for solitude then the “sights”provide that for sure. Park staff very helpful and friendly. Definitely a do over. Only downside was we didn’t realize water level was down. Didn’t affect the views but trodding the mud to get to the water made kayaking a little challenging.

          • Jada G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Raysville Marina
            Sep. 12, 2024

            Raysville Marina

            Marina - fantastic

            Customer service when open in the off season!

            Friendly, accommodating, very responsive.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Hamilton Branch State Park Campground
            Sep. 2, 2024

            Hamilton Branch State Park Campground

            Quiet loop, private, lakefront

            The site is right on the lake with a wide trail leading directly to the water. The water was low during our trip so the immediate shoreline was a bit squishy going through the damp clay. I’d recommend water shoes. The shade provided by the trees was a welcome respite from the summer heat. It also provided ample privacy from neighbors on either side. Neighboring sites are spread out nicely. The area across the road from the site is undeveloped and recently cleared for forest maintenance but still looks nice. This campground loop is very quiet.

          • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from North Shore Landing
            Aug. 12, 2024

            North Shore Landing

            Beautiful sunset over the lake easy to access love the train theme

            Beautiful location with a train themed well organized and super helpful staff. Tiered topography lends to beautiful lake and sunset views Used showers and laundry and both were great

          • Peggie Sue J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hamburg State Park
            Aug. 2, 2024

            Hamburg State Park

            Peacefully relaxing!

            Wonderful campgrounds. Very clean and well kept. New clean bath facilities. Almost all sites are in the water with half shaded. Highly recommend!

          • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from North Shore Landing
            Jul. 3, 2024

            North Shore Landing

            Camground is now a KOA

            On my way back from Florida to the NC mountains, I spent a night at the KOA campground on Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA. I was in a full hook-up pull-through site#44. As you can see from the photos, the campground is right on the lake and has many campsites. The campground staff was accommodating during check-in and when getting to my site. However, the campground itself is pretty worn. Roads are poor. Decking at sites needs repair. At $108.90, for one night, there is little reinvestment in the campground grounds and facilities. The local area is proliferating with many upscale homes and businesses. I expected a more updated set of facilities. Site#44 has a lake view, which is nice, but it is one of 3 sites butted up end to end on the side of the road, with the site to my left currently unusable with some repair work going on. The site has a sizeable two-tier deck, grill, and firepit, but it had not been cleaned off in some time, with chairs and tree debris strewn around. I would skip this campground if I were back in the area.

          • Jaiden W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
            Jun. 20, 2024

            Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake

            Just Ok

            We did not end up with a great site. It was on the water but the view was not great. I feel ridiculous saying that there were too many trees but they were all along the edge and completely blocked the view of the lake. The sites were pretty close together, even the ones across the water. We were in a little cove and we could hear everyone's conversations. We could hear the people on both sides as well as the people across the water. There was also a lot of poison ivy. It's still a beautiful lake and they had nice swimming beaches. The Bartram Trail runs through this campground as well.

          • Greg S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
            Jun. 18, 2024

            Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

            4.9 stars

            Gorgeous lake with no sign of civilization across from the campground. We swam right from our site and loved it. The sites are enormous, private, and provide panoramic lake views. Ours was perfect. Nice beach, playground, and everything well kept. I would imagine that on weekends the boat traffic might be slightly loud but on this Monday it was so peaceful and quiet. The site has a fire ring with grill, a standing grill, a picnic table, and a prep table. Again, the site is enormous. Great value at $32!!!

          • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
            Jun. 3, 2024

            Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake

            Great Getaway with Friends

            One of the nicer ACOE Campgrounds we’ve visited. Friends stayed here over the winter months and picked a couple nice sites for a future stay. Easy access in and out, back-in site was very large with lake views while keeping us in mostly shade. As with all campgrounds, some sites are better than others. But, wouldn’t complain about any if just staying a few nights.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Hamburg State Park
            Apr. 7, 2024

            Hamburg State Park

            Hidden gem

            We loved this campground because it’s in the middle of nowhere and it was so peaceful. We stayed for a week during the kids’ spring break. Such a beautiful setting with nearly all the campsites on the water. There’s not interstates, trains, airports nearby so it’s truly a quiet getaway. There’s a new bathhouse that was nice and clean. Plenty to do with boats, kayaks, paddle boats to rent. The staff and Rangers were very accommodating and welcoming. Campsites were nicely shaded. Just so picturesque! Would love to come back!

          • Judy W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Pointes West Army Resort
            Apr. 3, 2024

            Pointes West Army Resort

            Friendly and helpful Hosts

            We were able to park our 44 ft. Fifth wheel with ease with little assistance from a park host. The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star was because we were very close to neighbors. They were all in a row so if you open your curtains others can see you. Full hookups.

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hamburg State Park
            Mar. 13, 2024

            Hamburg State Park

            Short fishing trip today…

            Today was beautiful. We took the aqua cycle out. It can sit four people comfortably. Fished and walked around a little bit. Great customer service.

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
            Mar. 10, 2024

            Mistletoe State Park Campground

            Such a great first experience at Mistletoe!

            This site was absolutely perfect for our first trip out in our new camper. Our dog also loved the water! Bathrooms and showers are clean and easily accessible. Several fishing spots and places to launch kayaks and three boat ramps. Sites are clean and well maintained. The fishing is AMAZING! 20 palm sized shell cracker on the first day!

          • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
            Camper-submitted photo from Orchid Way Retreat
            Jan. 5, 2024

            Orchid Way Retreat

            Now Bookable on the Dyrt!

            Jake from the Dyrt here! This campground is new to the Dyrt and open for reservations through the Dyrt!

          • AThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park
            Dec. 31, 2023

            Hard Labor Creek State Park

            New Years at Hard Labor Creek Park

            The park was quiet and clean. Bathroom and bath house area kept very clean with plenty of HOT water. Site 26 is a pull through with kinda odd connection placement but we made it work.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Big Hart Campground
            Dec. 29, 2023

            Big Hart Campground

            Great site, super friendly staff, easy access . Yep, has it all

            Staff was superb with a last minute booking. We arrived after closing but they saw us coming in and checked that we were good. That was SO nice when coming in the dark and dog tired. Sites are large, well spaced and on the lake. Wi-Fi not bad, campground less than 10 minutes off interstate yet super quiet, no road noise. I’d post pictures but every time I try I get kicked out and half to start over.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
            Nov. 22, 2023

            Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake

            Large Lakeside Sites with Lake Views

            Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

            (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot.)

            Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Heavy, going into Thanksgiving weekend. Site Privacy: All sites are set back from campground loop road Site Spacing: Tremendous Site surface: Gravel. Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason.
            Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: Yes Dump Station: Ues Potable Water Available: At site.
            Bathroom: Flush toilets Showers: Yes. Single curtain separation. Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Most sites are lakeside sites.
            Weather: Rain, partial sun Bugs: No bites.
            Host: Yes Rig size: Large rigs okay Sites: Most and maybe all sites have water views. Site 6 has a great view. Other sites have great views as well. Site 28 has a tremendous view.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
            Nov. 8, 2023

            Liberty Stables

            Peaceful!

            We really enjoyed our time at Liberty Stables! Will definitely stay there again as our granddaughters live nearby! Highly recommend!

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Murder Creek Parking Area
            Nov. 4, 2023

            Murder Creek Parking Area

            Great quiet place to enjoy the water cascaded

            To be honest, this is a parking lot people use to park and walk the 200 feet down the the shoals and water cascades along Murder Creek. When we arrived, right before sunset in the middle of the week, it was clear that people had camped here (old fire ring near the end of the parking lot). We decided to take a chance and were glad we did. Besides the faint traffic noise that is mostly drowned out by the waterfall noise, this place was very quiet. We saw no one that evening or the next morning prior to departure. Had fun walking down to the water. I suspect in the summer this area is quite the hot spot with swimmers. The lot provably does require a little clearance. So, a sedan may not be the best choice. That probably helps with traffic control on this road. The site is at the very end.



          Guide to Crawfordville

          Camping near Crawfordville, Georgia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do

          What campers like

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers at Hamburg State Park Campground. A visitor said, "New clean bath facilities. Almost all sites are in the water with half shaded."
          • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Calhoun Falls State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "We are always impressed with the spacious sites, lake access, quiet relaxing atmosphere."
          • Family-Friendly Activities: Victoria Bryant State Park Campground is great for families. A reviewer mentioned, "There’s always activities on the weekends for the kids."

          What you should know

          Tips for camping with families

          • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas, like Victoria Bryant State Park Campground. A parent shared, "Great playgrounds for kids, plus mini golf and kayak rentals."
          • Choose Shaded Sites: Opt for shaded sites to keep cool during hot days. A visitor at Mistletoe State Park Campground mentioned, "The water is great. We kayaked and hiked."
          • Plan for Meals: Bring your own food, as some campgrounds are remote. A camper at Calhoun Falls State Park Campground noted, "There was NOTHING nearby."

          Tips from RVers

          • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. Fort Yargo State Park Campground offers electric hookups, which many RVers appreciate.
          • Site Size Matters: Look for spacious sites, especially if you have a larger rig. A reviewer at Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake mentioned, "Easy access in and out, back-in site was very large with lake views."
          • Be Mindful of Weather: Some sites can be windy, so choose wisely. One camper at Springfield - Hartwell Lake said, "The spot we chose was on an exposed point on the lake and was very windy."

          Camping near Crawfordville, Georgia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Crawfordville, GA is Raysville Marina with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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