5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Winding Waters RV Resort near Cartersville offers concrete RV sites with full hookups including 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. The resort features pull-through sites and back-in sites situated along the Etowah River. Atlanta-Marietta RV Park provides 50-amp electrical hookups with water and sewer connections approximately 30 miles south of Cartersville. Leisure Time RV Park in Adairsville accommodates large rigs with 50-amp service and full hookups on sites that remain open year-round. "Our site was next to the Etowah River and was one of the few that is on gravel and not concrete. The few gravel lots are among the quietest of this very busy place."
Several RV campgrounds near Cartersville require careful navigation due to the terrain. Most campgrounds feature dump stations for those without full-hookup sites, though availability varies by location. The Beautiful Rock Campground includes a sanitary dump station and allows pets at its sites. Reservation requirements differ across facilities, with holiday weekends filling quickly during peak seasons. A reviewer noted that McKinney Campground has "very steep and slanted sites that cause difficulty getting your trailer or RV into the site. Makes leveling very difficult." Cell service remains consistent throughout most parks near Cartersville, with many offering additional amenities like showers, laundry facilities, and access to Lake Allatoona for water recreation.
"We stayed at Winding Waters Riverfront RV Resort for four nights after picking up our new 5th wheel toy hauler from Three Way Campers in Marietta to thoroughly test all of the RV's systems while remaining"
"Winding Waters is a new, huge, and beautiful RV resort. This is not a campground, but a resort-style RV park with no shortage of amenities and activities."
from $59 - $99 / night
"My wife and I stayed at this campground with another couple who are friends of ours from Atlanta while bike packing parts of the Silver Comet Trail."
"There is 1 store outside the campsite. When we got there, a group of bicyclers were there with no masks. I get it but it still made me uneasy."
from $5 - $35 / night
"While it lacks amenities of my favorite RV parks it has everything I need for when I visit."
"Nice resort and it’s close to the battery where the braves play baseball. The pizza place is soooo yummy, make sure you check it out. There are so many little ponds nearby and such cute little homes."
from $64 / night
"We parked our 22ft travel trailer at site 30 which was bounded to the north and east by the tent camping area. "
"Quiet campground on Cedar Creek. The spots by the office are close to the highway, but it isn’t that busy or loud. Very family oriented and peaceful. The only bad thing …. the flies!"
"The sites aren't much wider than the trailers. You definitely won't sit outside for the scenery."
"The sites aren't much wider than the trailers. You definitely won't sit outside for the scenery."
from $60 - $650 / night
"The sites are shaded, the amenities are fantastic, and the staff are sweet as can be. Melia booked our reservation and checked us in and was so kind."
"Nice quiet place & pet friendly too!"
from $30 - $50 / night
"Luckily they had one full hookup site left for us. You can book sites daily or monthly. When you’re heading to the campsite be cautious of the road you need to turn at because they don’t have a sign."
"After check-in, we headed to pull-through buddy site H-25 with full hookups in the lower level of the campground, which had three levels total."
"We checked in and were escorted to pull through site H-48 with FHUs in the bottom Hawk level of this large campground (CG)."
from $95 - $130 / night
"I stayed here long term for a couple of years while working in Atlanta (my house is 1.5 hours away so I stay in town when working)."
"Friendly staff willing to assist in many ways as you would expect from a family owned park."
ScoutA great find to hang your hat for the evening. New owners look like they are doing amazing up grades. Our site 57 didn’t have a picnic table or fire ring but I’m sure they are working on it. Fairly quite and we would for sure come back and give it a 5 star when their done on the remodel.
TravelerWelcome 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.
TravelerWay 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.
TravelerHonestly it was so super easy. Just reserve a spot in the recreation.gov app, pull to the entrance camp host gate, get your paper pass after checking in, and you’re good to go! Need to book longer? Go in the app and if your site is available just make a new booking and tell the camp hosts!
ScoutThis campground use to be a good hold over spot or a good spot for beginner campers. The homeless in the area have taken it over and have completely destroyed it. Trash all over the place and used needles and foils scattered about. The police routinely check this area as it has become a known hideout spot for wanted people. Would not camp here. Back when I was a kid we would ride our bikes and stay out there for days at a time. Not anymore. Would avoid
ScoutVery quiet,has porter potty in parking lot, cell service, free camping.
TravelerThe webpage is hokey 1990s vintage, can’t handle multi-day reservations. I gave up out of frustration.
GuideI was working near here and it was convenient place. So I drove through and it was very clean campsites are pretty good size . Fire pits, tables, etc. Bath house is clean and well maintained. I stayed 5 nights at site 16 by the bathrooms and my site had water electric. But all sites do. But mine had internet access being by the bathroom. Nice place. Lake beautiful also has boat access beach too swim at fishing deck. Highly recommended
ScoutDiamond Lure is a phenomenal campground! The sites are shaded, the amenities are fantastic, and the staff are sweet as can be. Melia booked our reservation and checked us in and was so kind. We got guided to our spot and the gentlemen helped us back our camper in no problem. The amenities are really great - multiple playgrounds and bath houses. Swimming area is the lake is great plus there are several other activities by the lake like cornhole and horseshoes. If you’ve got a dog, there’s a dog swimming area, dog park, and dog washing station. The hiking trails are really nice and shaded. Full hook ups plus cable/wifi. Overall, this is a really great campground I’m so glad we stumbled upon!
Camping options near Cartersville, Georgia include several established RV parks and campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 764 feet above sea level in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with average summer temperatures reaching 89°F and cooler fall nights dropping to the 40s. Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round with varying amenities and proximity to outdoor recreation.
Kayaking at Cedar Creek: Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center offers water recreation with on-site kayak rentals. "Kayaking is one of the main activities. Kayak rentals and sales. Friendly staff," notes Robert C., who visited in June 2025.
Fishing at Twin Lakes: Fish in the small lakes at Twin Lakes RV Park, located about 30 miles from Cartersville. "You're allowed to fish in the lake, but no swimming or kayaking. They have a really cool trail that goes behind the lake that's a mile long," according to Alanna W.
Hiking nearby: The Beautiful Rock Campground connects to local trails with varying difficulty levels. Asher K. mentioned, "We spent the whole day covering about 35 miles on our bikes with gear on the back having an amazing time. We were even able to stop for lunch in Rockmart and take a nice break."
Creek access: At Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center, campers appreciate the peaceful waterfront setting. "We parked our 22ft travel trailer at site 30 which was bounded to the north and east by the tent camping area. The nice gurgling stream (Big Cedar Creek) bounds the campground to the east and is a nice walk through a mowed/maintained field," writes Chris C.
Beach swimming: Diamond Lure Campground offers a swimming area approximately 34 miles from Cartersville. "There's a little beach to swim in or go fishing, etc. There are gorgeous, peaceful walking trails that are decorated really well!" reports Heather L.
Cell service: While most Cartersville area RV parks offer decent connectivity, some provide superior service. At Talona Ridge RV Resort, MickandKarla W. noted, "We got 4 bars on Verizon and T-Mobile. The CG Wifi was above average."
Site selection considerations: At Sweetwater Creek RV Reserve, campers should expect varying site quality. "Sweetwater Creek RV Reserve is definitely urban. The sites aren't much wider than the trailers. You definitely won't sit outside for the scenery," according to Art Z., who also mentioned that "the pavement is so deteriorated that it is almost moon craters."
Reservation requirements: Campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons, particularly on weekends. At The Beautiful Rock Campground, Asher K. reported, "Since I knew it was going to be one of the first beautiful weekends of fall and that there would probably be a crowd I emailed the campground in advance to make a reservation."
Payment methods: Some RV sites near Cartersville require specific payment types. Twin Lakes RV Park takes only cash or check payments according to Alanna W., who noted, "Just FYI they only take cash or check payments."
Swimming options: Diamond Lure Campground features family-friendly water activities. Donald G. describes it as "a hidden gem at the foothills of the N. GA mountains. Scenery is wooded and rustic with a tranquil lake on the property."
Pet-friendly facilities: Several campgrounds accommodate pets with dedicated areas. At Diamond Lure, Corey G. found specialized pet amenities: "They even have things for dogs! (Dog bath, dog beach, dog park, etc)."
Playground access: Winding Waters RV Resort offers extensive children's activities. Christina H. observed, "There is no shortage of activities for children. The resort's pool is a huge beach-style pool with a hot tub and even a huge waterslide. There is a large playground and huge dog run."
RV site spacing: At Talona Ridge RV Resort, site selection affects the camping experience. "We were on a very nice end site with plenty of yard space where our rally friends gathered for evening fires. The back-ins in front of our site were a little tricky to get into but doable," notes MickandKarla W.
Water pressure considerations: Water pressure varies significantly between campgrounds and even within the same park. MickandKarla W. reported at Talona Ridge: "Water pressure was good at around 50 psi. From talking to other campers in this area, some had lower water pressure and took their regulators off."
Navigation challenges: When approaching rv sites near Cartersville, Georgia, some campgrounds require careful route planning. MickandKarla W. advised: "As our Brinkley G3500 is 13' 8" high, we routed to miss a 13' 7" bridge on a small portion of US-76 just off of US-411. Instead of taking the left turn onto US-76, we stayed on US-411 down to GA-136."
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