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Stone Mountain Park Campground features upscale safari tents and glamping accommodations set against the backdrop of Stone Mountain and East Lake. The well-appointed safari tents provide comfortable alternatives to traditional camping with amenities including electricity, picnic tables, and convenient access to clean shower facilities. One guest shared, "We stayed in a safari tent a little worn down with duck tape on the screen. However, clean bathroom/showers and fun pool." The campground boasts lakefront views, with several glamping sites positioned to capture scenic vistas of both the water and the mountain. Other glamping options near Decatur include One with Nature Glamp Camp, which houses two luxury glamping sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and private fire pits.
At Stone Mountain Park, glampers can explore numerous hiking trails, take gondola rides to the summit, and enjoy seasonal fireworks displays visible from their accommodations. The park's extensive trail system offers excellent mountain biking opportunities with paths suitable for various skill levels. A recent visitor mentioned, "The grounds are excellent. Plenty of spots. Water, electric, sewer, primitive sites, cabins, drive thru, back ins, lake front, golf, stone mountain itself, washer/dryers, store, etc." Beyond the campground itself, attractions include golf courses, a swimming pool, and a playground area for families. The campground remains open year-round, making it accessible for all seasons, though winter glampers should prepare for occasional freezing temperatures. Many glamping sites require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months and holiday weekends.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Decatur (31)
1. Stone Mountain Park Campground
"The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site."
"Campgrounds are different sizes and we got a smaller one with a spigot, outlet, picnic table and a grill. We did not have a fire pit. Bathrooms/showers are close and it’s a great park."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $65 / night
2. Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground
"The bathroom facilities and shower were among the cleanest I’ve seen on the road and the hiking was really great. Not busy at all in the early AM. Kudos to the camp host and staff."
"Private sites - water and electric - fireflys everywhere! There are also 10 yurts - overlooking the lake. The bathhouse is clean and there are two showers."
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $28 - $100 / night
3. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground
"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!"
"I stayed at the walk- in campsites with waterfront view and access to walk down to the water. There is no electric at site and water didn’t work."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $40 - $315 / night
4. Atlanta South RV Resort
"I stopped in for a night after having been without laundry and showers for a little too long so we used them in our one night stay."
"A few years ago, I visited this location because I considered living long term in an RV. The location is in a good spot right off the free way. It is clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $93 / night
5. One with Nature Glamp Camp
"There are 2 bell tents in the area. One setup with a king bed and the other a twin bed."
Check Availabilityfrom $79 - $199 / night
6. RamsdenLake
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
7. Atlanta Glamping
"Lots of quality quiet time short walk to Arabia Mountain part hiking fishing and bike riding saw people roller skating also."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / night
8. Fort Yargo State Park Campground
"Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."
"Water spouts are dropped around the sites and there is a bathhouse with showers and hot water accessible to all who camp there!"
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $275 / night
9. High Falls State Park Campground
"We tent camped here on site 112 on the lakeside camping area. We had a view of the lake and enjoyed renting a double kayak from the state park. Bathhouse was clean."
"Cooked outside on the campfire for breakfast and dinner. Hiking. Beautiful views. Shade…which is big for us. A quick 15 minute walk to the convenience store. No complaints."
24 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $36 - $100 / night
10. Mckinney Campground
"We have traveled across the country a few times in the last year and are always looking for a good place to stay near Atlanta. We've found it!"
"This is a very newbie-friendly park on a pretty lake. The attendants were great and responsive. The spaces are well-equipped. My spot was 38 and had a brand new huge picnic table."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $34 / night
Drive Time
- 13 min from Atlanta, GA
- 47 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Athens, GA
- 1 hr 19 min from Rome, GA
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Glamping Reviews near Decatur, GA
576 Reviews of 31 Decatur Campgrounds
Jackie J.
GuideRed Top Mountain State Park Campground
Just so beautiful and awesome. Camp host was lovely and our site could not have been more perfect. Internet said it was a walk up but it was a drive up. Site 52, I’m convinced it has to be the best one there. It adjoins via a mild staircase to 53 and would be perfect for two families to have. It’s right on the water and the sunset was phenomenal. Love it a lot. Electric and water, picnic table and fire ring.
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Ted H.GuideHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
We went over the Halloween weekend. What great fun. Lots of events for families and kids. Even us retired people got into the spirit! Sites were well maintained with space between sites. Bathrooms were clean all the time. Cell service was at best 2 bars on all networks. But that’s okay. Fall colors were abundant. If you had a small boat, canoe or kayak the lake is perfect for fishing or just enjoying. The only drawback was some road noise from Fairplay road. Otherwise I can’t say enough of how much we liked this park. Site 16 October.
Lorilee S.
LegendIndian Springs State Park Campground
This was our first trip here and it was beautiful! We loved biking all over the park. We loved sitting by the falls. Would’ve loved to go in the museum, but it wasn’t open when we were there (very limited days/hours).
-Camp hosts were absolutely wonderful! They were a pleasure to talk with. The friendliest group ever!!
-Bath house was extremely clean.
-We stayed in the newer section.
-Definitely make your way to the Stone Pavilion and sample the natural artesian spring water. It’s not something I’d want a lot, but when in Rome…🤣
- JJerryTraveler
Stone Mountain Park Campground
Welcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
Edward R.GuideHigh Falls State Park Campground
Pleasant...but was crowded. The loop we stayed in was filled with a family reunion . But for the most part. Very friendly and wasn't loud. The park is convenient to I-75 (9miles).
Very family friendly. Lots of free range children (weekend). The staff was very friendly. The bath house was clean and well maintained. Had a front loader washer and dryer x1. $2 apiece. Lots of trails. Three night stay. The cell phone service was the biggest downfall since we rely on a Verizon hot spot. At&t was a no data available. Verizon had two bars where we were at.
Amanda T.TravelerBald Ridge Creek
Not ideal for the primitive camper …
Way too many rules to have to abide by. It’s not a day use area, so you HAVE to camp over night or else they threaten to ban you from all FoCo campsites. Normally not a big deal, but there was supposed to be rain during our visit and that had me paranoid. We camped out, the rain held off, it was nice. Then day 2, I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but I didn’t want to be banned from camping 🙄 so we stayed the night and packed up at 5:45am the next day. No coffee or chilling. I just wanted to get out of there! I love camping out in the wilderness…no rules, no stress, no people, no RVs. Just nature.
Hailey R.GuideRed Top Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful views with lake front camping
Campsite was the perfect lake front spot for our dog’s last camping adventure with us. The resort felt super safe for 2 females traveling with their dog and all campsites and bathrooms were super clean.
Taylor H.
RangerFort Yargo State Park Campground
Lakefront Overlook
We stayed at Site #45, and it quickly became one of our favorite campsites because it felt more like a wooded overlook, perched above the lake. The breeze coming off the water kept us comfortable enough to enjoy a campfire even on a hot August evening.
The site fit our 14x10 tent comfortably, but I wouldn’t recommend anything larger. There isn’t a true tent pad, and you’ll notice the slope while sleeping—but the view from inside the tent was priceless. We experienced a four-hour thunderstorm and didn’t have any standing water at our site afterward.
⚠️ The slope becomes much steeper near the shoreline, so I wouldn’t recommend this site for toddlers or anyone with mobility concerns.
🛝 Our 7-year-old loved fishing from the shoreline and thought the steep slope made the perfect slide to get back down to the water. Built-in slide + dirty shorts = happy camper. 😂
🔥 The site includes a clean fire ring with an adjustable cooking grate and a separate standing charcoal grill.
🦟 We didn’t have any issues with mosquitoes during our stay.
🚰 The shared water pump wasn’t working during our visit.
🚽 The bathhouse was spacious, clean, and only a short walk away.
🚗 A community wagon is parked near the bathhouse for campers to use when hauling gear between their vehicle and campsite. Loved that!
A few tips:
🪵 The Visitor Center sells $6 bundles of firewood and has a nice selection of souvenirs.
🐜 Plenty of flies and large ants, so keep your food put away and your tent zipped.
🪲 Cicadas were loud at night. I loved it, but our 7-year-old slept with his wireless headphones on. If you’re a light sleeper, you may want to pack earplugs if you’re camping here June-August.
🎣 We caught more bluegill fishing from our campsite than we did from the fishing dock.
🌅 If you’re looking for one of the best views in the campground and don’t mind sleeping on a slight incline, Site #45 is well worth considering.
Guide to Decatur
Stone Mountain Park offers glamping accommodations that blend comfort with outdoor experiences. Located in Georgia's Piedmont region about 15 miles east of Atlanta, the area has an elevation around 1,000 feet and experiences moderate seasonal temperatures averaging 70-90°F in summer. Campers can access multiple water bodies including East Lake at Stone Mountain and Lake Allatoona further north.
What to do
Hiking trails near water features: Fort Yargo State Park features extensive hiking options along its scenic lake. "We took a picnic lunch with us and found one of the many picnic areas to have lunch and enjoy the lake views," notes Nancy W., who appreciated the mixed mountain biking and hiking trails.
Water activities on multiple lakes: Sweetwater Creek State Park provides diverse water recreation opportunities. "Hiking, kayaking, swimming- plenty of things to do. You can spend a whole day out here just walking along the creek and jumping across the rocks," shares Asia + Jalen B., highlighting the park's natural water features.
Wildlife observation: Red Top Mountain State Park on Lake Allatoona offers wildlife viewing opportunities. "This is a wonderful, scenic campground on beautiful Lake Allatoona. The sites are color coded depending on size and there is even a yurt to rent. We went swimming and hiking," explains Suzy E., describing the varied terrain.
What campers like
Private lakeside sites: Stone Mountain Park Campground campers value the water access from many sites. "Our site was on the lake. My husband and son enjoyed fishing and paddle boarding right behind our site. There was a lot to see and do at Stone Mountain," shares Susan K., highlighting the convenience of waterfront camping.
Scenic waterfront views: McKinney Campground offers premium lake views. "We always stop here on our trips down to florida and we always stay a couple days as we love to get a waterfront site and they are nice, clean sites with lots of shade and pet friendly," reports Robin M., who enjoys fishing for crappie at this location.
Wooded privacy: Bald Ridge Creek Campground provides natural screening between sites. "We camped with my parents in the RV section of the campground, it was beautifully wooded and offered plenty of space/privacy from other campsites and was still a short walk from the bathhouse," notes Dalhya L., appreciating the combination of convenience and seclusion.
What you should know
Shower facility variations: Sweetwater Creek State Park has limited camping facilities. "Realize there are limited sites. 10 Yurts for glampers and 5 walkin sites for tent campers. The walkin sites are in the woods but not too far a walk to the lake," advises Shelly S., noting the keyed access showerhouse for campers only.
Site leveling challenges: Some campsites require preparation. "The only downfall was that the trailer needed a lot of leveling. But it was totally worth it," mentions Susan K. about Stone Mountain Park, recommending the lake views despite this inconvenience.
Seasonal weather considerations: Temperature fluctuations affect camping comfort. "In winter glampers should prepare for occasional freezing temperatures," warns a visitor to the area, highlighting the need for appropriate gear during colder months.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: High Falls State Park offers family-friendly amenities. "This campground is great if you have kids. The playground is centrally located. Trails are easy to get to and the falls are a nice sight," recommends Bille W., pointing out the convenient layout.
Kid-friendly water recreation: Multiple options exist for swimming. "We had an amazing visit!! All the staff were extremely helpful and sweet. Shower house was clean, laser show fabulous and while hiking we saw a lot of beautiful wildlife!!!" shares Jennifer T. about her family's experience at Stone Mountain.
Biking opportunities: Fort Yargo State Park features riding trails for various skill levels. "There's all kind of activities for the kids. They have free transportation within the park/campground area. Helpful staff too," reports Harvey B., noting the accessibility for families.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Bald Ridge Creek campers recommend checking site locations carefully. "Site 32 - Nice level site. Plenty of room for us. Back in is not straight so it takes a little bit of maneuvering (that maybe why it was one of the last few sites available a week out). Very close to the lakeshore," advises Kevin Z., noting the morning and afternoon shade patterns.
Dump station timing: Plan accordingly for Sunday checkout. "Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," mentions AR M. about Bald Ridge Creek, suggesting earlier departure to avoid delays.
RV accessibility challenges: Not all campgrounds accommodate large rigs equally. "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes. Not the easiest state park to pull a travel trailer in," cautions Brock D. about Red Top Mountain State Park.
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