3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several state parks and private campgrounds near Brunswick, Georgia provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Cabin camping near Brunswick ranges from fully equipped state park cottages to rustic riverside retreats, giving campers flexible options at every comfort level. Crooked River State Park offers 11 fully equipped cottages with exceptional river views, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. Four of these cabins are pet-friendly with a $50 fee. The cottages feature full kitchens, comfortable beds with clean linens, and screened-in porches. "The kitchen is well stocked, minus a cutting board. I was surprised to find supplies at the cottage like paper towels, toilet paper, and dishwasher pods," notes one visitor. Deep Bend Landing provides more rustic cabin options, including a traditional wooden cabin and a three-bedroom river house with waterfront views. Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA, located approximately 40 minutes from Brunswick, features standard KOA cabin accommodations with basic amenities.
Reservations for cabin camping are essential, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Crooked River State Park cabins must be booked through ReserveAmerica, with rates varying by season and cabin size. Each cabin includes outdoor fire rings and picnic tables for meals under the stars. Pet policies differ significantly between locations - while some cabins welcome pets with additional fees, others prohibit them entirely. According to a recent visitor, "We spent a pleasant long weekend here in this 2-bedroom cottage with a peaceful view of the river. Full kitchen, screened-in porch, and a fire ring outside." Southern Retreat RV Park offers smaller cabin units with more limited amenities but provides convenient access to Brunswick attractions. Laura S. Walker State Park, though slightly farther from Brunswick, features well-maintained cabins in a peaceful forest setting.
Most cabins provide basic kitchen equipment including pots, pans, dishes, and utensils, though quality and completeness vary by location. Visitors should bring their own specialty cooking tools, food supplies, and personal items. Crooked River State Park cabins come with paper products and cleaning supplies, but guests should verify what's included when booking. Grocery options include stores within 6 miles of Crooked River State Park, while Deep Bend Landing is more remote with the nearest supplies about 8 miles away at a Dollar General. Cabin guests planning extended stays should stock up in Brunswick before arrival, especially when staying at more isolated locations. Linens and towels are typically provided at state park cabins but may be limited at private campgrounds, making it advisable to confirm these details when making reservations.
"This review is for CRSP Cottage 10, a 2 bedroom, 4 bed, 1 bath, pet friendly house down a quiet road within the park. The park staff at the gift shop were very kind and engaged."
"We spent a pleasant long weekend here in this 2-br cottage with a peaceful view of the river. Full kitchen, screened-in porch, and a fire ring outside."
Available this weekend
from $38 - $275 / night
"Quiet, clean, decent sized spaces, full hookups with good cable TV. Used showers and laundry, well maintained. Close to Jekyll Island, an enjoyable day trip. We would stay here again."
"Daily food specials, entertainment several times a week, beautiful outside seating, pool area, two dog parks, showers/bathrooms and a huge expansion project to offer many more sites."
from $25 - $49 / night
"I do wish store was open earlier and later but the biscuits and gravy (only on weekends) with waffles made up for it!"
"This campground is pet friendly.. they have a dog park area and doggie biscuits at the check in desk."
"Has free wifi, showers and a ma and pa store in camp. Has a train track across the water and big playground if u have kids. Great stay"
"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."
from $20 - $85 / night
"Private river access, full hookup available. Pet friendly & spacious. 30 mins from 2 golf courses in case you golf. 8 miles to the nearest anything (small grocery & dollar general)."
"That would describe Deep Bend Landing – with its complete out-of-the-way location, if you weren’t careful, you’d just drive right by this hidden 100 acre campground gem."
from $35 - $45 / night
"Established fire pit, large covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables, electrical hookups located within pavilion and a shower house equip with sinks and toilets. Walking distance to the beach."
"Safe area to park your car before taking the ferry to this enchanting island. The island is 13 miles long so it takes a while to explore everything it has to offer."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $42 / night
"Standard military entrance and security requirements. Has about 80 level full hookups, free laundry, really nice community room, stocked with everything!"
"The campground is located on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA. It has large full hookup site, with free laundry, and most site have fire rings."
"This park has a bathroom with showers! And the showers have hot water!!!! Amazing! They are not great to look at, but that's to be expected in any area with humidity."
"Not sure how long this will last, but park will be closed for some time"
"Simply put, the ‘surf’ side of Little Talbot Island State Park is all white capped oceanfront and white sand beach paradise with its opposing side strategically located across the street is the ‘turf’"
"The camp grounds are on intercostal side of the park. The beach is the other side of the road. My site was secluded and surrounded by lush natural vegetation and huge oak trees."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
"This is such a beautiful park! The grounds were always clean. The trails were always clean. The boardwalk was significantly damaged by hurricane Helene, so part of that trail is closed."
"Friendly, helpful staff, clean bathrooms and showers, hot showers, golf course, trails, beautiful lake and close to Okefenokee Swamp."
Available this weekend
from $34 - $500 / night
ScoutVery nice campground, decent flat spots for tents. The bathrooms were very clean and they had showers with hot water, a washer and dryer, and books to borrow. It was super quiet and very peaceful. Also only about 15-20 minutes away from Okefenokee Swamp Park, which has a lot of fun stuff to do.
ScoutI have been a KOA member for more than 20 years and have generally had very good experiences. Unfortunately, this particular KOA was a major disappointment. My wife and I brought our two grandkids on an eight-day trip and specifically chose this campground because of several advertised amenities: a pool with a slide, a game room, and a DVD player in the deluxe cabin. We paid more than$900 for our stay. When I booked, the campground disclosed that it was undergoing water and sewer upgrades and warned guests to expect construction and possible“brief water/power interruptions.” That seemed reasonable, and I had no problem with it. Unfortunately, what we encountered went well beyond a brief interruption. The DVD player in our cabin did not work. I reported it to the office and was told the owner would be notified and someone would get back to me. No one ever did. We then received a text stating that the pool slide was not operating because of electrical upgrades. When we went to use the pool anyway, there was a considerable amount of debris that looked like dirt floating in the water, and the surface underneath the water was badly peeling. My grandkids didn't want to get in. We tried the game room next. It had no electricity, none of the games were operating, there was no air conditioning, and the room was extremely hot. At that point, we decided to leave and find a hotel that actually had the amenities we had expected. For a little over$100 per night, we found a very nice hotel and stayed there instead. We returned to the campground the following Saturday for our final night, and unfortunately, the same issues were still present. In the end, we used only three of the eight nights we paid for. I understand that construction and upgrades have to happen. What I don't think is reasonable is continuing to advertise amenities such as a pool slide and game room when they are going to be unavailable for an extended period, while still charging guests the full rate. A warning about possible“brief water/power interruptions” did not accurately describe what we experienced. After returning home, I contacted the KOA. I made it clear that I was not asking for a refund for the three nights we actually stayed there. Since one night was already planned for a hotel in Orlando, I simply requested a partial refund or other reasonable adjustment for the four unused nights after we left because the advertised amenities were unavailable or unusable. I even offered to provide our hotel receipts. I have received no response from the campground's management. That may be the most disappointing part of the experience. After more than 20 years as a KOA member, I expected at least the courtesy of a response. I chose this campground because I trusted the KOA name and wanted my grandkids to enjoy the amenities that were advertised. Unfortunately, they were probably the most disappointed of all. Hopefully this helps others considering staying here. Based on our experience, this campground did not meet the KOA standards I have come to expect over the past 20+ years.
TravelerStandard military entrance and security requirements. Has about 80 level full hookups, free laundry, really nice community room, stocked with everything! Very clean fully equipped restrooms, grab bars, towel racks, shower seating, bicycle and walking paths. Campsites on the lake $35, others are $32. You can check in after hours with camp host.
GuideI stayed here six nights and already planning to book again for next year. Incredibly friendly staff, lovely beach, pretty salt marsh and because there isn't much else to do, doesn't get overrun by kids or idiots. Clean bathrooms.
The campground is across a busy street from the park/beach, you must check in before office closes on arrival date, but then you get a gate code for 24 hour access- including beach permission, which is exclusive to campers after hours.
There's no crosswalk and it's about a 15 minute walk to the beach, if you want to be closer to the ocean or have limited mobility, Ft. Clinch to the north is a better bet. There are also like four parks in between that are dog friendly.
All sites are close to bathrooms. The ones by the marsh have nice sunset views. The ADA lots are paved concrete, others are gravel.
Contrary to the Dyrt listing, cell service isn't great. I had no Verizon and, based on this listing, bought an ATT SIM, which got me two LTE bars and once in a while one 5G. Enough to browse a little, but not work or streaming.
TravelerI have visited twice, once in late January and now in June. Bugs are a huge issue in June but otherwise a wonderful campground with great hosts
ScoutOnly here one night at site on the water's edge, but wish we'd have stayed a few more days. Quiet, good camping neighbors, good fishing, park is full of amenities, excellent showers/bath house. We're coming back to spend more time here and explore the Okeefenokee swamp, which is close by.
GuideNice campsite, clean bathrooms and showers, I was at site #1 which was close to the bathrooms but it was on the outer edge so you got a decent view of the sunset which made it worth it. There is no longer a washer and dryer which were shown in previous reviews.
LegendAfter deciding to move on from a few rougher nearby options in nearby Folkston, we pulled into Okefenokee Pastimes and immediately felt like we had chosen wisely, with a tidy layout, clear signage and an inviting A-frame office greeting us upon entry that sits just minutes from the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The campground offers full hook-up RV sites along with primitive tent spots, but what really caught our eye were the newly erected yurts on site that looked clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed, complete with little porches that made our boys quietly ask us whether we could swap the camper for one of those yurts instead! Amenities felt intentional and family-friendly, including a small onsite restaurant, bathhouse facilities and EZ access to guided boat tours into the swamp. Everything here appeared well-maintained without feeling overly commercial. We enjoyed a relaxed lunch right there at the restaurant, where the boys happily refueled while Dad stood marveling at the surprisingly solid lineup of IPA beers before choosing a local Georgia brew to go with his meal. Afterwards, we wandered the grounds together talking about gators and birds we hoped to spot the next morning. From what we saw, the best campsites are those tucked slightly toward the back edge of the property where it feels quieter and less exposed, offering a bit more breathing room for families. I would absolutely recommend Okefenokee Pastimes for families because of its proximity to the refuge, its welcoming and cleaner atmosphere and the added charm of those tempting new yurts that just might win you over next time.
TravelerSuch peace and quiet. Nothing but the sound of the wind, the crackle of a camp fire and an occasional bird calling.
Cabin camping near Brunswick, Georgia ranges from state park cottages to military-only facilities and private rentals. Located within Georgia's coastal marshlands, most cabins sit 10-20 feet above sea level amid live oak and pine forests. Winter temperatures typically remain mild with average lows rarely dropping below 40°F, making cabin camping viable year-round despite occasional summer humidity levels reaching 90%.
Kayaking on the Satilla River: Deep Bend Landing provides direct access to the river with convenient launch spots. "From an amenities standpoint, the RV designated spots have all the hook-ups you would need and every, single, spot has its own tree-lined ceiling with a natural window to see the sparkling stars each night," notes Stuart K., who adds, "There's two very simple and easy small boat launches at both ends of the property that will send you off to explore an exquisite, blissful natural experience."
Cumberland Island exploration: Campers at Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA find this an ideal base for island adventures. "We drove to the Okefenokee Swamp (about 30 minutes away) and spent a good part of the day touring the facility and learning a lot about alligators," shares Susan R. Ferry service to Cumberland Island operates from nearby St. Marys.
Fishing opportunities: Altamaha Regional Park caters specifically to anglers with boat ramps and river access. "Great place to camp if you have a boat. Shore fishing is limited. They have a fishing pier, but it's small and you have limited areas to cast," explains Eric A. The park store sells bait and basic fishing supplies.
Private waterfront views: Crooked River State Park Campground cabins receive high marks for their waterfront setting. "We stayed on the cabins, with the whole family. Mom's, aunt's and kids. 3 to 80 years old and all had fun," writes Amy C. The park offers activities for multi-generational groups.
Nature encounters: Visitors appreciate the wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the coastal region. "We woke up to the most gorgeous views of the Crooked River. The rangers were excellent during the nature education. We truly enjoyed touching and learning about local wildlife. While exploring, we even found a new turtle nest!" explains Tiffany C.
Unique island accommodations: Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground offers a distinctive cabin camping experience. "I love this campground! Plenty of trees for hammock camping... They do have Adirondacks on site for camping. Established fire pit, large covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables, electrical hookups located within pavilion and a shower house equip with sinks and toilets," reports Nikki K., noting that transportation involves "a ferry to sapelo island, then a bus takes you to Cabretta Campground."
Military-only facilities: Eagle Hammock RV Park offers superior cabins but requires military credentials. "This place has it all. WiFi, cable, FHU, bathhouse, washer/dryer. Access to the exchange and commissary. The grounds are well kept, the staff are awesome, and everyone is friendly," reports Donald B. Current or former military personnel can access these premium accommodations.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities book months in advance, especially during spring and summer. Laura S. Walker State Park cabins require early planning. "They have a lot of things for the kids to do such as swimming, water slide, playground, mini golf," notes Kelsey about the park facilities.
Accessibility considerations: Many cabins sit on elevated foundations with stairs. Deep Bend Landing provides more rustic options but with limitations. "Nearest place to stock up on supplies is nearly 10 minutes away and even at that, it's just a Dollar General and Waverly Minit Mart – you'll need about 25 minutes to access the Winn-Dixie," warns Stuart K.
Playground access: Laura S Walker State Park Campground offers excellent facilities for children. "This is such a beautiful park! The grounds were always clean. The trails were always clean... It's so nice to see the playground area for the kids. They even have an outdoor workout gym area," shares Lorilee S.
Kid-friendly activities: Southern Retreat RV Park provides cabin options with swimming facilities. "Fun campground with many organized events... We ate several times at the restaurant, Fish Tales. Fantastic food and great environment. Staff is friendly and treats you like part of the family," notes Bobbie S.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer ranger-led programs focusing on local ecology. "The rangers were excellent during the nature education. We truly enjoyed touching and learning about local wildlife," mentions a visitor to Crooked River State Park, highlighting how these programs engage children.
Site selection: Southern Retreat RV Park has tight navigation for larger rigs. "When we arrived and went into the entrance side of the drive we were met with signs saying for RVs to go left and workers to go right... The problem was we were pulling a 40 ft travel trailer and had to turn into a parking lot full of cars in both sides with barely enough room to actually make the turn without hitting the cars," warns Ashley W.
Level considerations: Many cabins provide more stable foundations than RV sites. "Our site was very unlevel thanks to tree roots. How dare they grow there... Our site did not have any room in the back and it was oddly placed with two other sites," reports Lorilee S. about Laura S. Walker State Park.
Satellite connectivity: Some cabin campers rely on technology while enjoying nature. "We stayed one night with a tent, and our main priorities were having a reliable Starlink connection and 110V power at the site. This campground delivered both—no issues with connectivity," notes Denis P. about Crooked River State Park, adding, "I specifically chose a site with a clear view of the sky to the NNE, and it worked perfectly."
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