Best Tent Camping near Darien, GA

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Best Tent Sites Near Darien, Georgia (6)

    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cabretta Campground near Sapelo Island, GA

    1. Cabretta Campground

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    Sapelo Island, Georgia
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    Sara R.'s photo of tent camping at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Fernandina Beach, GA

    2. Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    24 Reviews
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    Fernandina Beach, Florida

    Overview

    Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland Island National Seashore. The park includes a designated Wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites, cultural ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, as well as numerous plant and animal communities. The national seashore also offers a wide variety of camping opportunities. Watch the "Camping on Cumberland Island" video for information to help you plan an d prepare for your trip. Campgrounds Cumberland Island offers five campgrounds , which include designated campsites at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach; and Wilderness campsites at: Hickory Hill, Yankee Paradise and Brickhill Bluff. Camping is only permitted in these five campgrounds. A permit is required to camp in any of these five camping areas. Getting There Visitors must take a boat to the island. Most visitors arrive via the Cumberland Island Ferry from St. Marys, Georgia (see Park Concessioner Services below). The ferry does not transport automobiles or RVs. Check the ferry schedule prior to reserving your Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permit unless you are traveling by private boat. The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December through February. Island Information Cumberland Island is 18 miles (29 km) long and .5 miles (.8 km) to 3 miles (5 km) wide. Bring your cell phone if possible. Use airplane mode to reserve battery power. There is electricity at the Sea Camp Ranger Station, Sea Camp Campground, and Stafford Beach Campground for recharging devices. Dial 911 to report emergencies and disturbances. There are no stores, restaurants or other amenities on the island. After arriving on the island, campers must hike, walk or bike from the dock to the campgrounds and transport all gear. There is no transporation service. The distance ranges from .5 miles (.8 km) to Sea Camp to 10.5 miles (17 km) to Brickhill Bluff. Carts of any kind and wheeled coolers are not allowed north of Sea Camp Campground. Hammocks permitted only with hammock stands. New for 2021. See Superintendent's Compendium Be prepared for extreme weather, sun exposure, and a variety of insects. Ticks, no see-ums, and mosquitoes are prevalent during summer months; protect yourself accordingly. Understand your limitations; the island has no conveniences; be prepared for a remote setting and a harsh environment. Bicycle and Carts For information on using carts and camping with bicycles visit the Cumberland Island Camping Page For information on bicycle and cart rentals, as well as transporting your bike to the island visit Cumberland Island Ferry webpage . Ferry Reservations, Bicycle and Cart Rental, and Tour Reservations - Contact: Cumberland Island Ferry at www.cumberlandislandferry.com or call (877) 860-6787. Cumberland Island Ferry passengers must check-in at the Cumberland Island Mainland Visitor Center in Saint Marys at least 30 minutes prior to their ferry departure time: https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/be-ready.htm Campers must deboard the ferry at the Sea Camp Dock (not at the Dungeness Dock).

    Recreation

    There are over 50 miles of trails and roads as well as 18 miles of beach. Hiking, biking, camping, birdwatching, and beachcombing are popular activities on the island.

    Natural Features

    The island is home to more than 17 miles of undeveloped beach, a maritime forest of oak hammock and long leaf pine, tidal creeks, and marshland. Visitors can see an abundance of wildlife from deer, turkey, alligators, and bobcats, to snakes, tortoises, lizards, and hundreds of migratory birds.

    Nearby Attractions

    City of St. Marys, GA - St. Marys, Georgia, the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia remains one of Georgia's best kept secrets, a place rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality. St. Marys and Cumberland Island National Seashore provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - In southern Georgia and northern Florida there is a very special place, one of the oldest and best preserved freshwater systems in America. Native Americans called it Okefenoka, meaning Land of the Trembling Earth. Now this place, where earth, air, fire and water continuously reform the landscape, is preserved within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1937 to protect wildlife and for you to explore. St. Marys Submarine Museum - This museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can view the beautiful St Marys waterfront through a real periscope. Crooked River State Park - Located on Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while most cottages overlook the river. Hikers can explore the nature trail, which winds through a maritime forest and salt marsh. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Fort Frederica National MonumentTimucuan Ecological & Historic PreserveCity of Jacksonville, FL

    Charges & Cancellations

    Refund and Cancellation Policy Cancellations 10 days or more before the start date of the reservation will result in a refund of the permit cost minus a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 10 days from the start date of the reservation will result in a refund of the permit cost minus a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations one day prior to the start date of the reservation. When a reservation is cancelled, those dates will be made available for other campers at a random time within 24 hours. Changes Before Permit is Printed: The Refund and Cancellation Policy will be applied to all changes to the reservation. The start date of the reservation cannot be changed without cancelling the reservation. A new reservation must be made. Cancellation fees apply and fees associated with making a new reservation apply. Changes may be made to the number of people (maximum 6 per site) with the same dates and trip itinerary. Changes can be made by logging accessing your reservation on recreation.gov or by contacting the Call Center. Reservations are non-transferable. After Permit is Printed: Changes cannot be made to permit once it is printed. Changes will require a cancellation of the permit and reserving a new permit, if space is available. All cancellation fees and new reservation fees apply. Permits can only be printed within 10 days of the arrival date. You cannot change your site assignment. All permits must be honored as they are. Ensure every person on the camping permit has reserved a round-trip ferry ticket or has transportation via private boat. No-Show Policy If you do not cancel and decide not to use your reservation, no fees will be refunded. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to use it as this opens space for others.

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    $9 - $40 / night

    Christy P.'s photo of tent camping at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA

    3. Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    8 Reviews
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    149 Saves
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

    Stafford Beach Campground requires a three and a half mile hike from Sea Camp. All sites are walk-to, tent sites and campers are responsible for transporting all gear. Carts of any kind or wheeled coolers cannot be used to haul gear. The site has flush toilets, cold showers, and water spigots with potable water. The sites include fire rings with grills. Food storage lockers (bear boxes) are available. Sites are $12 a night, good for up to 6 people.

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    • Picnic Table

    $12 / night

    Sarah C.'s photo of tent camping at Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
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    4. Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    3 Reviews
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    55 Saves
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

    The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit the https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm or visit https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/.

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    • Firewood Available
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    $9 / night

    Sarah C.'s photo of tent camping at Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
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    Camper-submitted photo at Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
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    5. Yankee Paradise Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

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    Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

    The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit the https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm or visit https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/.

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    Renee B.'s photo of tent camping at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
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    Camper-submitted photo at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore near Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
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    6. Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    2 Reviews
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    Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

    The only way to get to the island is by passenger ferry (not a car ferry) or private boat. For information about making a reservation with the National Park Service official concessionaire operated ferry visit the https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm or visit https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/.

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Recent Tent Reviews near Darien, Georgia

527 Reviews of 6 Darien Campgrounds


  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Altamaha Regional Park
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Altamaha Regional Park

    Great site!

    Went to the site for an overnight tent camp with my son. Campground was nice, and tent site had power, water, area for car to be parked tend to be set up and food to be cooked. Amenities are great. Bathhouse super close to tent sites. Swimming area really fun. Only downside was boat ramps were unusually busy so the swimming area was a bit exhaust filled for a little while. Play ground was fun plenty of areas to explore with kids. Overall a great site and I will return.

  • David S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    Tent camping June 2021 at pristine and beautiful Cumberland Island

    Cumberland Island is a beautiful pristine National Seashore accessible by ferry off the coast of Georgia. We tent camped there in the middle of June 2021. It was a hot time of year but under the canopy of the live oak trees where the tent sites are located (Sea Camp) was easily 10+ degrees cooler than elsewhere. However, be warned, it was extremely humid. You might consider taking a small battery-operated fan. If I return, I will try to visit during a more cool season of the year. 

    The tent sites are large, roomy, and equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, pole for hanging stuff, and a big metal lockable wildlife-proof box. There is no electricity or water except at the shower/restroom building that is near the campsites. You can borrow a cart to take your tent and supplies from the boat to the campsite (Seacamp only - the more distant campsites (on the north side of the island) are hike & carry only). You can also bring your own wagon/cart on the boat (we did). You can rent a bicycle on the island at the ranger station or bring your own. The ferry charges $10 to transport your own bike). Otherwise, the approximately 45-minute ferry ride costs $15 per person. You need to make a reservation in advance online (https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/st-marys-cumberland-island-ferry/). You will need to reserve the campsite well in advance (they fill up quickly) and pay online (https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/camping.htm). You may pay the national part fee (parking fee?) of $20 at the park station in St. Marys prior to boarding the ferry or you can pay it online in advance as well. I paid in advance online but the rangers reimbursed me after I got there because, to my surprise, it just happened to be National Park Week and the parking fee was waived as part of the celebration. Lucky me.

    The island is absolutely beautiful with miles of pristine beach with lovely waves and a luscious live oak forest. You can swim. Watch out for jellyfish. I flew a kite, too. Watch the sunrise in the morning and at night, you might get an unpolluted view of the stars. Expect to see wild horses on the beach and the trails. You should not try to approach them or feed them but they came pretty close to me anyway. So it is easy to get a good look at them. A harmless armadillo visited our campsite one day.

    The rangers were super nice. We enjoyed an outdoor lecture on sea turtles outside the ranger station when we were waiting for the ferry on our departure day. The rangers also provide tours of the south side of the island and the Dungeness Ruins (the remains of Lucy Carnegie’s island mansion).

    I highly recommend camping (or even just visiting for the day) on Cumberland Island, Georgia.

  • Kerry E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort McAllister State Park Campground
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    Established Historical Campsites

    There is access to gorgeous views and awesome activities. Small hiking trails and bike trails make this a great place for families. Restrooms are available at the campsites, as well as stoves and sand areas for tents. RV and tent camping available!

  • Kelly E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA
    Mar. 22, 2022

    Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA

    February 2022

    They allowed me to put a truck camper in a tent site. Full hook ups. Swimming pool (not clean or heated). Showers were ok. Free breakfast. Basic but free. 😊 Easy drive to St Mary’s

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Savannah South KOA
    Mar. 27, 2021

    Savannah South KOA

    Beautiful & Clean

    This was our very first camping trip (2 adults, 2 kids & a Lab.) We arrived to friendly service & easily found our site (#6.) The tent sites are right on the water, which is home to swans, ducks, turtles & possibly gators too! The sandy pad for our tent was perfect, very level & comfortable. There was plenty of room for our big screened canopy, picnic table, chairs & fire ring. The views from the lake were wonderful & t made waking up to see the sunrise worth it every day.

    This campground is about 30mins from Savannah & Tybee Island - both of which we visited & enjoyed.

    The bathhouse & general store were very clean & located a short walk from the tent sites. There is also a playground & pool. The campground was quiet, we had no issues at all.

    We will definitely be returning soon!

  • Jenn B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    We will be back!

    This is one of the BEST state parks we have been to in Florida. As a family of 5 it was an amazing time and the kids want to go back. The fort is informative and the kids had a blast discovering it. The beach is clean and secluded. The River Campground is amazing. If tent camping, I suggest you don’t camp at the tent only sites.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Nov. 5, 2020

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Our first time

    We enjoyed our visit to Fort Clinch. We tent camped which placed us in the west side of the park, the riverside which we preferred. That side is shadier due to the large oak trees. The bathrooms and showers were squeaky clean and the staff were very helpful. The park is stunning in its beauty. Highly recommended.

  • kcki M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Nov. 20, 2021

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Nice place, not great for tent camping

    More of an RV park. If you are tent camping be aware that you are going to be pretty close and exposed to your neighbors. Our first night we had a large, loud group right next to us. The next night we had a new large group that decided to watch a movie outside. Plus they kept the lights they had strung up on all night, so no relief from those lights in our tent. They did all quiet down at night, which was nice. If you are tent camping, these sites had somewhat of a buffer: Sites #41,45,46,53. On the bright side you have easy access to the beach, hiking trails and fort. The fort is pretty cool. Bathrooms were nice and clean. It is very affordable. Customer service was a mixed bag. Upon entry they were super nice and helpful, subsequent days they were not as much. We wanted to extend our stay and asked about possible cancellations as the online booking looked full. They were short with us, told us to go online to check, meanwhile we saw sites sit empty the entire time we were there. If you are traveling with teenagers who don’t find old forts cool, there is a basketball court and skatepark right outside the park.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Oceanfront Camping Bliss & Burn w/ Beach Access

    Welcome to Amelia Island and Fort Clinch State Park, which is just about the only campground on the island (more on that later), where rich Floridian history is complemented by one of the more popular seaside beach destinations in the state – and with 825 miles of oceanfront here in sunny Florida, that’s saying something! As you arrive to this prized Florida state managed park – and let me add that with all of my journeys exploring all of the amazing SPs the Sunshine State has to offer, this is definitely one of the finest – you will be almost immediately captivated by the never-ending maze of ancient Oaks with their signature cascading Spanish Moss that appear to have been hanging on for dear life for centuries, if not millennia. 

    At first, the idea of camping out on or near a gloriously flat endless blue horizon of gentle lolloping white-crested waves set against the singular frontline of pastel-colored umbrella-strewn beaches like what is found on the northern edge of Amelia Island sounds so idyllic, what with its sunsets, white powder beaches and fairly uncrowded beaches … but then, when you put that to the test, well, it’s another thing altogether. To begin with, the month is July and our location, lest you forgot, is northern Florida where 100 degree weather and cloudless skies, coupled with the southern reaches of Georgia, with its swamp-like, muggy humidity, combined can make for a sweltering hot outdoor experience, to say the least. So while shoulder seasons like spring and autumn might be more favorable than the middle of summer, if you do plan on camping at this particular campground here at Fort Clinch, then you will want to ensure your RV has A/C and if you are tent camping, you better bring plenty of shade with you, because for some unknown reason, the good folks at Florida State Parks saw fit not plant any shade whatsoever in the tent camping area. 

    As for the campground itself, you will discover Atlantic Beach Campground is quite small and sits on the northeastern most corner of Amelia Island offering just 6 tent campsites, which will be the first half dozen sites you see on the left as you approach the campground, following by a small oval loop with only 21 slots, definitely earmarked for the RV driving or 5th Wheel toting campers. There’s just a dump station that separates the RV parking oval from the tent camping area. In the center of the RV parking oval is a very good-sized restroom and shower facility that is spartan-clean and also features coin-operated washer and driers. On the eastern side of the RV oval is the beach access point which has a very nice, well-maintained beachwalk offering both a shower (for rinsing that sand and salt off after you leave the beach, which I have to admit, is a HUGE bonus as most beaches in Florida don’t have this, which makes all the difference when you’re trying to keep sand out of your RV or tent) that will welcome you to a most glorious beachfront with white powdered sand waiting for your footprints. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s quite a few: (1) If possible, time your stay here to coincide with the first weekend of every month when a soldier garrison re-enacts battlefield movements and skills by firing off cannons and offering up some hands-on storytelling of what it was like to live centuries ago when this area was a key military outpost; (2) You will want to note that there are several oceanfront beach access points that unfortunately lead to ocean water that apparently you are prohibited from swimming in – according to the signs at least, due to rough currents, which seemed odd as there weren’t even waves in those parts – so if actually getting in the ocean is an important factor to you actually deciding to come here (let alone camp here) in the first place, then I would STRONGLY recommend you call the Rangers Station ahead of driving or reserving here to confirm that swimming is actually allowed and if so, specifically where; (3) I was absolutely blown away by the bicycle wonderland that exists here at Fort Clinch SP – with more than 6 miles of off-road, bush-wacking, hill rolling and dune descending, oak tree canopy covered multi-use bike trails that are just begging for your wheels to leave their mark here – the best bit? Unlike the beachheads, these maritime forested bike trails are completely covered by shade, so while you can escape the heat and humidity, at least you won’t get sunburnt as you pedal throughout this park. Do note that this multi-use trail is also used by hikers, which can move in both directions, but bikers may only be pointed in one direction and helmets must be worn at all times; (4) Don’t have a bike or forgot yours at home? Not a problem, the good people at the visitor center will rent you one (if there are any left) but as this is a very popular activity here, be prepared to get here early (or better, call ahead and reserve one); (5) If you are here to experience the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, you’ll be delighted to know that there’s more than 100 species that are protected here from Red-tailed hawks and great horned owls to purple sandpipers, barred owls and painted buntings, to name but a few; and (6) My best tip is saved for last (who are still reading) – as I am a tent camper, when I first came here to Fort Clinch, I was certain that I would fall in love with the Atlantic Beach Campground, but honestly, with absolutely ZERO shade, coupled with the timing of our visit being in July, we were completely miserable with the heat, humidity and unrelenting heat. After several hours of doing our best to enjoy ourselves, we ultimately contacted the Ranger Host and asked to be moved over to the Amelia River Campground, which is also here at Fort Clinch (and you thought there was only 1 campground here, didn’t you?!). After moving to this location, complete with tons of shade … as well as its very own access to the beach, we were much happier. Just something to bear in mind – know the difference between where you want to hang out for a few hours, like a super sunny hot beach location, and where you want to spend several hours relaxing and ultimately spending the night. We definitely learned our lesson and just want to pay that forward here. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Morgan D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Clean, unique, all inclusive.

    Fort Clinch has beaches, woods, with excellent hiking trails, and a civil war eara fort. The tent sites were a bit pricy, considering they don't have electricity. But they are in a very convient location, you can see lots of stars and hear the waves at night while you're sleeping. There were very few bugs. I would reccomend it if you are in the Jacksonville area.

  • John M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skidaway Island State Park Campground
    Aug. 17, 2022

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    Fantastic camping closer to Savannah

    This state Park keeps a very nice huge campground. It is well maintained. Our site was next to a new bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and restrooms. The sites are very spacious with a tent pads, picnics tables and a fire ring. They have full service sites and water/electric sites as well as tent sites. Dump station available as well. A very quiet and dark campground 25 minutes to Savannah, 30 minutes to Tybee Island.

  • Sean M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Skidaway Island State Park Campground
    Sep. 22, 2021

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    Great State Park Camping in Coastal GA!

    A great state park campground between Savannah and Tybee. We car camped with a tent, site was nice and level on sand. Big trees with Spanish moss all around. The bathrooms were big and clean. The park itself is well kept, with great kayaking. Very convenient to Savannah and Tybee both. We also went to Ft. Pulaski during our visit, and it was great. Highly recommend this campground when in Savannah!

  • eden B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jekyll Island Campground
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Jekyll Island Campground

    Beautiful

    We tent camped here in May, beautiful scenery, birds woke us up beautifully in the morning. Bugs weren't bad for us. May was the perfect weather, not too hot yet. Easy walk or short drive/bike ride to the pier for fishing and the beach. Driftwood Beach is gorgeous! Easy in, easy out. Would definitely go again. We did get a little intimidated by some raccoons in the middle of the night and some of the RV parking looked a little tight, but other than that it was a 10/10 experience.

  • Jeremy A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Jun. 30, 2023

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Old Florida, wildlife, 18th & 19th century fortifications

    The green tunnel oak canopy and Spanish moss over the roadway is your welcome to this state park, an anachronistic island surrounded by quiet suburbs on Amelia Island. High profile vehicles need to watch overhead clearance, due to the canopy.

    The eponymous 19th century third system fortification and museum has a wealth of information and interactive living history volunteers describing its operational span of Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War Two. Hiking, biking, wildlife, fishing, and birding are the other major activities here. There is a beach for swimming and surfing, Note St. Mary’s inlet is an active shipping channel with strong currents. Camp store and souvenir shop, special event and wedding planning. This is a major stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, with some 100 avian species represented.

    Group Primitive Campground favors youth groups with up to 11 month advance reservations, 30 days for adult groups if available. Three sites with capacity for 75. One of the best in the state parks system.

    42 established tent sites in oak and Spanish Moss. Climate controlled bathrooms.

    RV camp 21 back in sites with another six tent sites near the dunes. Renovated bathroom and laundry facilities, dump station.

  • Margaret
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Unique and sandy!

    We stayed at the Atlantic beach campground in the tent section. Our site was super sandy and had no shade. Bring a dining tent for shade! It was quite windy, but you could hear the ocean crashing on the beach at night. You do have to park and walk a little in to your site. You’re nearby your neighbours but a long walk away from the RVs and the washrooms. The restroom was super clean and very new. Each tent site had its own potable water tap. Definitely going to return! Such a unique area and campground!

  • Kippy N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
    Aug. 3, 2018

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Beach Campground with indoor showers

    Tent campsites are nice, but close together. Each site has a picnic table and firepit. The campground also has a lot of RV sites. The restrooms were really nice, with large showers, and washer and dryer. You can walk to the beach access, or drive to a larger beach access a short distance away. There were a lot of deer that ran close to the campground.

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    Nov. 2, 2020

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Great getaway

    We had a great weekend camping at Fort Clinch! We stayed at a tent site near the beach. The bathrooms were nearby and very clean. The campsite included a fire pit, picnic table and potable water. There are no trees/shade at the campsite and lots of gnats and mosquitos if the wind isn’t blowing so be sure to bring repellent.

    We toured the fort, hiked some trails, went to the beach and saw lots of deer. It was a great weekend getaway!

  • Katie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort McAllister State Park Campground
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    Unexpectedly Great

    There is a separate loop for tenters, which is always 👍🏻👍🏻!

    The weekend I was here, everything was nice and mellow, with only about 70% of the tent campsites taken.

    The evenings/ nights are really filled with wildlife activity: deer, raccoons, armadillo.

    I would highly suggest renting a kayak for an afternoon from the visitor center.

    The bathrooms were obviously cleaned each day, which was great, and I always just appreciate having showers in general!

  • Jay B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort McAllister State Park Campground
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    June 2020

    We loved this park. We stayed in the tent area, aptly named deer run. There were plenty of deer there and they are not skittish at all.

    The tent sites were spacious, spread out, and shaded.

    The bathrooms were clean, and individual, bathroom and shower all in one.

    The park was clean overall and does rent SUPs, canoes, and kayaks. The area of the fort is very nice and full of information markers.

    There is a store in which you can purchase ice, and a place to purchase firewood right inside the park. Both big pluses in our book.

    We will definitely visit again.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort McAllister State Park Campground
    May. 24, 2022

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    Beautiful Well-maintained Park

    We tent-camped here in May on our way north on I-95 to visit relatives. We had not been camping for 30 years before this trip, and I am glad our first experience was in this wonderful place. We had site 2, an RV site with a great view just across from the very friendly and helpful camp hosts. We got an RV site to charge the car overnight. The restrooms and showers were very clean and well-kept. There were deer and raccoons all around the campsite. I want to come back and spend several days at the park, when we are not pressed for time.

  • Jeffrey A.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 24, 2022

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    Simply wonderful !

    Skidaway Island SP is quite possibly the nicest state park camping facility we’ve yet to visit! The sites are beyond spacious and afford plenty of privacy - and the hookups were conveniently situated at both sites we utilized during our visit. Huge, level tent pads for tent camping are also provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Shower and toilet facilities were clean and in excellent repair. The brand-new visitors center is beautiful and staff were courteous & professional to a person! Bird life is abundant and we had deer show up every day to check on us. Hiking trails are outstanding and the picnic/playground areas are fantastic. Skidaway Island SP is a gem with the added bonus of being just a 15 minute drive to downtown Savannah - we will undoubtedly be returning!

  • Debra G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skidaway Island State Park Campground
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful shade

    Shaded by old moss dripping live oaks, lots of birds, walking paths and a small museum. This park is clean and well maintained with large campsites and lots of privacy. Close to downtown Savannah, yet so wooded you would never know. Also not far from Tybee Island and the Fort Pulaski National Monument.

    There are cabins available, as well as primitive tent sites. RV sites are mostly pull through with water, electric and some sewer. The RV dump is clean and also well maintained. There is recycling, that always warms my heart and is hard to find when traveling! The wash rooms and toilets are clean. The are coin operated washers and dryers.

  • Sara R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jekyll Island Campground
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Jekyll Island Campground

    Not the best place for a tent

    Kind of on the crowded side. Caters more to RV crowd and has the tent sites far in the back. Did not look anything like the picture on their website. Though it had electric throughout ( why the price was high) but didn't. Paid for 2 nights ( min) but was so dissapointing ( noisy, too far, showers were actually painful to use) that I packed up after only a few hours. Had planned this trip for months but was not going to force myself to be miserable. Only slightly cool thing was seeing Driftwood beach. But even that excitement died when I realized it smelled heavily of dead crab and the beach was actually jagged rocks and roots. Very crowded !!Not worth the 8$ toll to get on the island.

  • Jessica B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Savannah South KOA
    Apr. 4, 2022

    Savannah South KOA

    Absolutely Amazing!!

    ⛺️ S I T E R E V I E W ⛺️

    📍 Savannah South KOA Savannah, GA

    🗓 March 2021

    Site 6⚡️💧

    🦮 Pets Welcome (on leash at all times)

    ➕Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, pool, playground, dog park, large stilted, paved roads, close to Tybee Island, Downtown Savannah & Fort Pulaski National Monument

    ➖Highway noise, sandy

    📶 AT&T Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    🚮 Dump Station

    🚻AMENITIES 50 Max Amp 70' Max Length Wi-Fi Cable TV Pool (4/15 - 11/1) Propane ($) Fishing Firewood ($) Tour Shuttle ($) Dog Park

    🏕SITES Reservable 12 Months 14 Cabins 4 Deluxe Tent Sites 35 50amp Sites 1 30amp Site 6 Patio Sites

    ⏰ HOURS/DATES 12 Months 8:am - 8:pm 7 days a week

  • Kelly M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skidaway Island State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    mellow camping among the mossy trees and palmettos

    Love this spot! The campsites have ample space to spread out a bit and still not bug the neighbors. The vegetation is typical of the region, pretty unique if you're not from here- lush palmettos, and large oak trees draped with Spanish Moss which somehow adds to the laid back tone of the place. Beautiful trails if you're keen for a mellow hike (no elevation to be gained/lost in these parts). The deer aren't shy about cruising through camp. If you're tent camping definitely aim for a site far from RVs to cut down on generator noise/exhaust. Savannah and Tybee are within easy reach (~20 mins) if you want to mix things up. In my experience, things tend to stay a little warmer out here compared to inland during the winter- one trip it was in the 30s in Atlanta but in the 50s on Skidaway.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Skidaway Island State Park Campground
    Feb. 12, 2022

    Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    1st Road-trip!

    It was our first camping trip/road trip, we had a roof top tent on top of our suv and skidaway island state park was our first stop! We checked in at the office, which had a beautiful gift shop and many supplies incase you had forgotten any. We were greeted by wonderful staff members and a park ranger. Parking is $5, they were currently out of firewood but thankfully Publix is not far. We made reservations for one night for a tent site which was not a far walk to the restrooms and shower facilities. Our site was very spacious and private and it was a pull through which was wonderful for our rooftop tent. The park is very clean and a absolutely beautiful place to stay, we decided to stay for night #2. The facilities, the sites, the roads were perfect! Also, sites came with running water, electric, fire pit and picnic table.Watch for the big raccoons and don’t leave your trash out at night because those bandits will come!


Guide to Darien

Tent camping near Darien, Georgia offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with beautiful landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Tent campers should check out the stunning beaches and wildlife

  • Experience the breathtaking scenery at Cabretta Campground, where you can enjoy a short walk to both a beautiful beach and a picturesque marsh.
  • At Stafford Beach Campground, you can camp just steps away from pristine sandy shores, perfect for sunbathing and beachcombing.
  • Explore the wild beauty of Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite, where you might encounter wild horses roaming freely along the beach.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Cabretta Campground features essential amenities like drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, making your stay comfortable and convenient.
  • Enjoy the well-maintained facilities at Sea Camp Campground, which includes toilets and a community shower area, ensuring a pleasant camping experience.
  • Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite offers a more primitive experience with non-potable water and a chance to connect with nature in a secluded setting.

Tent camping activities for adventure seekers

  • Kayak enthusiasts will love the access to water activities at Cabretta Campground, where you can rent kayaks and explore the nearby waterways.
  • Hiking trails abound at Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite, providing opportunities to discover the island's diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
  • For those looking to explore historical sites, Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite is a great starting point to visit the ruins and learn about the island's rich history.

Frequently Asked Questions

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