Best Glamping near Dalton, GA

Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth houses premium glamping accommodations within a scenic mountain setting. The park offers lakeside and creek side glamping options with modern comforts amid tall pines, maple and oak trees. The platform camping sites, locally known as "Squirrel's Nest," provide an elevated outdoor experience while maintaining proximity to amenities. Several Georgia state parks in the region, including Cloudland Canyon and Red Top Mountain, feature yurts that blend tent-style living with resort comforts. These elevated canvas structures typically include real beds, electricity, heating and cooling systems, and furnished interiors. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed in a platform site. Just be prepared if you choose one of these that you will be carrying in your stuff. Can't park near them. But it was worth it to have the quiet and seclusion."

The mountainous setting provides numerous recreational opportunities directly from glamping accommodations. Fort Mountain features multiple hiking trails, a 14-mile mountain bike path, and a lake for kayaking and paddleboarding with beach access. Cloudland Canyon's glamping options place visitors near dramatic canyon views and waterfall trails. The region experiences active wildlife, including black bears, creating authentic nature encounters from the comfort of luxury accommodations. According to one camper, "The drive up to the park provides amazing vistas and once you arrive it just keeps getting better. The ancient rock wall was awesome and the fire tower is really neat!" Most glamping sites operate year-round, though some like Woodring Campground maintain seasonal availability from April through October. Visitors should note that cell reception can be limited in certain mountain locations, though park offices typically offer wifi access.

Best Glamping Sites Near Dalton, Georgia (46)

    1. Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Chatsworth, GA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 422-1932

    $14 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."

    2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "One of my favorite campgrounds in Georgia is at Cloudland Canyon State Park. A small hike from the parking area, there's plenty of space in these woods for a quaint and quiet stay."

    "The East Rim is located on the main park road and about 5 minutes walk from the Trail Heads. Your camper is on display for all the day trippers but TOTALLY WORTH IT for the majestic views!"

    3. Calhoun A-OK Campground

    13 Reviews
    Calhoun, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 629-7511

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Our campsite was okay, with a bit of a slope where the our steps came down. The pull throughs are basically their overnighter sites with no picnic table nor fire pit."

    "This campground has good shade and pretty surroundings.

    There is a dog playground, horseshoes, salt water pool, laundry, and A/C bathrooms. Our ate did not have sewer but there is a dump station."

    4. Woodring Campground

    14 Reviews
    Talking Rock, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 276-6050

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Site 29 is on the peninsula, near the end. It is caddy corner from the beach swimming area and very close walking distance. You cannot see the site from the beach area or vice versa."

    "Bathhouse was clean, has 2 showers available. The lake is clear and scenery is awesome. If you have a boat, there is a boat dock and several of the sites you can tie your boat up right next to them."

    5. Chester Frost Park

    35 Reviews
    Harrison, TN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 842-0177

    $21 - $30 / night

    "We stayed on site 172. We could not be happier with our choice. The campsite was very spacious, quiet and one of the best views! The sites that are waterfront are spread out really well."

    "Anything water-adjacent is a great spot.

    There’s a fairly new 9-hole disc golf course, several boat docks, and a couple of pavilions available."

    6. John's Mountain WMA

    3 Reviews
    Villanow, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 295-6041

    "Since then, they've added picnic tables, metal fire rings with grill grates, and lantern poles at the campsites, as well as bear-proof trash bins and water spigots scattered throughout the campground. "

    7. Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA

    16 Reviews
    Mcdonald, TN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 472-8928

    $55 / night

    "Very easy to back into with a 28 ft trailer , perk is that we had no one on one side of us - but it does bump up close to the road , so you do get quite a bit of traffic noise ."

    "Friendly Staff, Clean Bathrooms, Convenient Location. No honeywagon for water and electric only sites, but dump station in campground."

    8. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 975-0055

    $40 - $275 / night

    "It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly!"

    "Upon arrival or site was very well situated on the top of the mountain overlooking the river. Fantastic view. Our camp site was number 54."

    9. Chilhowee Recreation Area

    30 Reviews
    Benton, TN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 338-3300

    $12 - $30 / night

    "It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!"

    "The campground is well maintained the park staff is always driving around and friendly. Each campground has a fire pit, lantern pole and picnic table!"

    10. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    57 Reviews
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 265-4703

    "There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls."

    "We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour."

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Glamping Reviews near Dalton, GA

691 Reviews of 46 Dalton Campgrounds


  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Paradise Meadows

    Enjoy comfort, luxury, and great hospitality in a small space

    The Tiny House is one of several rental options on this property. (Others include a huge glamping tent and a farmhouse). This review focuses on the tiny house where we stayed for two nights but I have included a few photos of the glamping tent, which was not open when we were there (opens in April). 

    A lot is packed into a small space with so many creative touches. There is a full-size loft bed and a pull-out couch so while you could sleep four people, it would be a bit crowded inside. There is also a screened-in porch with two swing seats, and a table so you could eat outside. 

    Lyn (the owner)’s hospitality is second to none. The tiny house is stocked with a microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, Keurig, and an induction burner plus dishes, flatware, and just about everything else you would expect in a fully stocked kitchen. There is also a table grill that can be set up on the table on the screened porch. There is a great selection of tea and hot chocolate plus pancake mix, and syrup. 

    There is a full bath with a flush toilet, sink, and shower with fluffy towels. 

    There is a fire pit available to use. 

    This would make a wonderful couples retreat, a mother-daughter getaway, or a place for solo reflection. Chattanooga is located just 25 minutes away and there is a fully stocked gourmet grocery store just down the road.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Go to the website for more information on this and other options at this property.

  • M
    Sep. 30, 2018

    North Sungate Farms Treehouse Glamping

    Peaceful, private Creekside gem...

    Fun and relaxing creekside Glamping treehouse, there's plenty of space for a few tents as well. The creek is cool and refreshing to enjoy rock hunting. Large fire pit and grill to make our dinner. We stargazed on one if the clear nights, looked like the planetarium! When we went to sleep we we're comfortable in the Air-conditioned beautifully decorated treehouse. Lots of fun places to go within 20 minutes in any direction... really centrally located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!

  • Heather W.
    Jul. 3, 2019

    Chilhowee Recreation Area

    Great place during lightning bug season!

    This campground is great! It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!

    We stayed at site #39. Next to the trail that leads to the lake. Next to rest room, trash bin, and water spout. This specific site has the driveway and then stairs to the fire/table/tent pad. We set our large tent on the tent pad and a smaller tent on the driveway next to the stairs.

    Pros: No reservation needed. Warmish showers. Hiking. Lake to swim in. Beautiful waterfall. Perfect to see millions of lightning bugs. Easy payment (put money in slip and put in bin, and yes they do check). Pets allowed.

    Cons: we had the WORST neighbors I’ve ever experienced while camping! The staff warned them about quiet hours but never came back to in force it. Fire ring grill topper was broke off.

    DON’T drive up the dirt path, we made that mistake. Take the regular rode. GPS sends you automatically to the dirt road.

    Over all I’m defiantly going to camp there again. Well kept and overall has a lot to offer

  • Anna M.
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Backcountry Camping That's Nicely Balanced

    One of my favorite campgrounds in Georgia is at Cloudland Canyon State Park. A small hike from the parking area, there's plenty of space in these woods for a quaint and quiet stay. Our backcountry campground had a fire pit and even a picnic table, and was nestled beside a babbling brook. We set up our tents, hung our hammocks and got cooking as soon as we arrived. The next morning, the sun's early rays could be seen from our tent opening, making for an epic start to the day. There are outhouses nearby and the visitor's center is only a few minutes' drive away if anyone in your camping party desires running water. A great balance! All the hikes around Cloudland are winners, and you can easily spend the weekend there.

  • jessica O.
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Those views tho

    Incredible views at a great state park! Stayed three nights over Easter Weekend in the East Rim. The East Rim is located on the main park road and about 5 minutes walk from the Trail Heads. Your camper is on display for all the day trippers but TOTALLY WORTH IT for the majestic views! Your afternoon stroll includes 2 waterfalls, multiple overlooks, woodlands, and gorgeous canyons. We drove over to the West Rim and it was much more woodsy and secluded, but we were there for the walking so did not mind the activity and open sites of the East Rim.

    Bathhouse was tidy, stocked, and heated. Could use a deep cleaning, but nothing that was unsanitary. Super hot showers! Washing machine had been removed but did have a sink to hand-wash and a dryer. Each bathhouse in the West Rim was supposed to have laundry as well so could drive over if necessary.

    Our site did have plastic and debris scattered around including inside the fire pit, so we left it cleaner than we found it.

    Loved the fact that they had aluminum recycling!

    The surroundings absolutely deserve 5 stars, just docking one for the trash left at the site. Will be back to tackle more of the trails!

  • C
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Beautiful park

    We stayed at the State park from June 6-9. There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls. BEWARE- there is a steep 24% grade getting to the campground. The campground was neat, clean, and quiet.

  • Erin S.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Charming Tree House in the Forest

    Wanna feel like a kid again? (A playful treehouse in the NC foothills)

    My family of three stayed here for one night in late June. We got in a little late, around 7:30 pm, after we met up with some friends for dinner in Murphy.  My one regret is that we did not get here earlier to allow more time for play during daylight hours. If you are not entertained at this site, you are not trying hard enough. There is an amazing amount to do in this small space. First is the treehouse itself. You can get up into it by climbing up a spiral staircase or up rungs on one of the support logs. To get down you can go down one of two slides or shimmy down a firepole. Inside the treehouse are two twin bunk beds and one fold out cot. The space inside is rather small. With the cot folded out there was barely any room to move. However, since you will only be inside to sleep, it works. The beds were fairly comfortable, though the top bunk is quite close to the roof. I slept in the top bunk and my husband slept on the bottom. Every time I would turn over in the night I would hit my knee on the roof and wake him up.  :)  There is also a small table, first aid kit, candles, and a composting toilet with a curtain in the corner.  The toliet was a bucket with a seat, and not being used to such a small, low potty, it was a little uncomfortable, but doable. The treehouse is not sealed - the roof is sound but there are spaces between the planks on the sides (screen has been placed over the sides to help control bugs). The windows have cloth hangings, and one of the entries has a closing door. The other is wide open. Being summer, I was worried about heat and bugs, but I didn't have a problem with either. We were provided two battery-powered fans to keep us cool. By the time they died it as late enough that heat wasn't a problem. 

    Now that's I've described the treehouse, let's talk about the rest of the site. Underneath the sleeping platform is a ground floor platform with a hammock and small propane stove with pots. A water cooler and trash can are also here. A few steps away is a firepit, and a few chairs, with provided firewood and marshmellow-roasting utensils. For play, there are hula hoops, a half-buried tire to climb on, a slack line, and a tremendously cool rope swing. This swing is about 30 feet high, and to start to climb up to a platform 5 feet above the ground. When you swing, it is a huge pendulum. What a thrill! Next to the treehouse is a homemade sled slide (see pics) that is also a blast. Down next to another rented space (the Hollar House) is a small zipline. Up the hill are blackberry bushes. So like I said, lots to keep you happy and entertained. 

    The lows: There's always got to be a couple things about a place that I wish could be better. For us, it was the Hollar House. The folks staying there came in at 9:30 pm and their headlights showed right into the treehouse. When they spent a minute or two turning around their car in front of the house, the lights blinded us at the campfire. And when they turned on the string lights on the porch and went inside, it was too bright to enjoy being around the campfire. I went over and kindly asked them to turn the lights off, since they weren't outside anyway, and they graciously obliged, but other campers may not be able to or want to approach strangers to ask them to turn off lights. 

    The highs: Besides the cool swings and slides, the owners were most definitely the best. Emilie and her two sons were very friendly and helpful in greeting us and getting us squared away. Her youngest son was the same age as my daughter and they had a great time playing together. She gave us bowls to collect blackberries and showed us how the swings and zip line worked. Awesome folks. 

    Overall, would recommend. Don't come here expecting a 5-star suite. It is tight and rustic. But it is a lot of fun!

  • Michael H.
    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.

  • Katrin  S.
    Jul. 28, 2019

    Hiwassee River Area

    Hiwassee Outfitter Campground

    Our first time here at the Hiwassee Outfitter camping area in Reliance, Tennessee. Most campsites have river view or stream view. One large circle, mostly tent camping. No electric hookup. Water spigots throughout the campground but not directly at each site. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Very spacious camping on level dirt or grass ground. We had 2 tents and could have fit 3 more. No lights, so it’s pretty dark after 10pm. Campground is next to the outfitters where you can rent kayaks, floats and rafts. We used the Webb Brothers rental company 0.5 miles down the road from the campground because they had same day availability without reservations. The bathhouse has hot showers and flush toilets but it’s rather rustic due to all people using it coming off the river. There is no charge to use the showers. The bathhouse is shared with the daily rafters. Camp-store on site. No phone signal which is ok with us because we like to unplug. There is free WiFi available at the rafting Outfitter store. There is a small restaurant about a mile away “FlipFlop Burger place”; which was a nice surprise. We overlooked the Hiwassee on campsite 43. The river is smooth until 11am. We went fly fishing right from the campsite. The water gets released at 11am, so the current picks up and water levels will rise quickly. A nice place to camp if you come for water fun. If you don’t mind the muddy bathrooms then this is the place for you. We will be back for sure.


Guide to Dalton

North Georgia's mountainous camping areas near Dalton sit at elevations ranging from 700 to 3,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal temperatures with summer averages of 85°F and winter lows often below freezing. The region's geology features limestone formations with underground cave systems and numerous creeks feeding into larger lakes. Yurt camping near Dalton, Georgia provides weather-protected structures with basic furnishings, particularly valuable during sudden mountain rain showers common in spring and summer.

What to do

Trail hiking options: Fort Mountain State Park offers multiple trail difficulties on 14 miles of paths. "Wonderful hiking trails with many mountain views. Campgrounds are very family friendly and clean. The little lake is a nice adventure too! They have primitive camping sites and a pioneer camp as well," shares Dana R. The moderate-to-challenging Gahuti Trail often has very light traffic, with one camper noting, "We hiked and played hard every day here despite the early winter storm, gusty breezes and freezing temperatures that finally gave way to beautiful crisp days."

Lake activities: Red Top Mountain State Park provides water recreation on Lake Allatoona. "These sites were amazing. Most of the sites are right on the lake. The water is nice and cool. Perfect lake to boat and fish on," says Tracy L H. The park maintains a swimming beach with designated areas during summer months, making it ideal for families seeking structured water activities.

Historical exploration: Visit the ancient rock wall at Fort Mountain dating back centuries. The CCC fire tower offers historical perspective, with ruins accessible via moderate uphill hiking. The park showcases impressive Depression-era stonework throughout the facilities. "The ancient rock wall was awesome and the fire tower is really neat," noted a visitor who appreciated the preservation efforts of these landmarks.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Cloudland Canyon State Park receives high marks for site separation. "The West Rim camping loop has a total of 48 tent/RV sites with 30 or 50A hookups, water, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This loop is far more wooded and offers a greater variety of site size and privacy," explains Stephanie J. Sites 4-9 are particularly noted for being well-spaced from each other.

Platform camping: The elevated camping structures at Fort Mountain provide a unique experience. "I've never slept outside of a tent. I looked up information on the platforms (also called Squirrel's Nest) on the state park website. The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box," reports Miranda H., who conquered her first tent-free camping experience despite active wildlife in the area.

Budget-friendly options: Woodring Campground offers excellent value with basic amenities. "Has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire ring and grill. No water this time of year but the lake can be accessed at the nearby boat ramp. Beautiful lake and forest. Have the place to myself for the most part at this time of year," shares Guy W. about the $10/night sites. Many sites feature direct lake access at very reasonable rates compared to more developed facilities.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most mountain parks maintain different services based on time of year. "Most glamping sites operate year-round, though some like Woodring Campground maintain seasonal availability from April through October," notes one visitor. Winter camping requires extra preparation as temperatures can drop significantly at higher elevations.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Dalton, GA is Fort Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 59 reviews.

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