9 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Lake Lanier glamping campgrounds near Cumming offer upscale accommodations with direct access to water activities. Shady Grove Campground, Margaritaville, and Stone Mountain Park Campground feature glamping options including canvas tents and yurts with amenities like electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control. Don Carter State Park and Amicalola Falls State Park provide resort-style camping experiences with nearby hiking trails and water access. Most glamping accommodations have picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to clean restroom facilities with hot showers. Sites typically include electricity hookups, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and easy lake access for swimming and boating. One guest shared, "Gorgeous campground, concrete pads, water and electric at site. We paid 30 a night! Nice and quiet too."
Waterfront glamping locations at Lake Lanier allow visitors to enjoy swimming, kayaking, and fishing directly from their sites. Bald Ridge Creek's luxury canvas accommodations sit just feet from the water, providing spectacular sunset views over the lake. Hiking trails surround most glamping campsites, offering opportunities for nature walks and wildlife viewing. Several locations maintain swimming beaches with designated areas for families. Local attractions include Stone Mountain Park with its famous carving and Don Carter State Park with its sandy beach. Margaritaville provides a more resort-like experience with market access and laundry facilities. Reservations are essential during peak seasons from March through November. According to a camper, "This is without a doubt the nicest campground we've stayed at on Lake Lanier. Most spots are on the water. They also have nicely mowed grass and some trees."
"Close to Cumming, Dawsonville and Gainesville. Right on the lake with boat ramps and kayak/paddle board rentals on site. Decent showers, cheap laundry (1 dollar to wash, 1 dollar to dry)."
"They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."
from $20 - $240 / night
"Nice view of lake when site across the lane isn't occupied. Restrooms/ showers cleaned and relatively maintained (1 shower curtain missing) , debris free paved lanes to all sites."
"Our sites have all been lake-side and very large with a paved drive. There is hiking around the shore line and lots of ducks in the lake to feed (Shh!)"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $36 / night
"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."
from $44 - $65 / night
"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."
"We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The resort was immaculate. Would definitely go again!"
from $63 - $100 / night
"As for us we are avid hikers so we stuck to the trails. There are a few trails that interconnect so we hike for hours(which we loved). Although we did not camp we are definitely coming back to do so."
"On a peninsula this little gem on Lake Lanier, with wooded lots, is the perfect relaxation spot for RV & Tent campers."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $46 / night
"Overall a nice and quite campground on Lake Lanier that’s not a COE campground. Easy to navigate and locate the sites. All have water views, picnic tables, fire pits, and grills."
"Decent spots, only thing is the Grill is part of the campfire ring and not separate"
"Be sure to find ALL the bathhouses! There is a newer one on the hill. Price with sr. Discount was great!"
"Its not far from civilization but you feel like you are far away from it when you drift to sleep on a starry night under pink moon on the water"
"Really nice state park located at north end of Lake Lanier. Site 13 was great. Had woods and lake view. Paved pull through site with gravel pad for picnic and fire pit area."
"Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"
Available next weekend
from $25 - $225 / 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!"
"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."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $40 - $315 / night
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.
GuideVery large dispersed campsites along the White Oak Gap Road. Very rugged road, AWD recommended but possible in some smaller vehicles. Creek crossings in some areas. Access to Dukes Creek Trail and Raven Cliffs Trail towards bottom of road. Vault toilets near trailheads. Great for large groups, our party slept 8 tents and several hammocks and there was still plenty of space.
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
GuideCampsite 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.
RangerWe 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.
TravelerTook the grandbaby for a last blowout before school starts back. She had a bast lots of kids she quickly made several friends
ScoutStayed 4 nights , loved it all site's on the water, though some sites above steep bank to lake ,definitely coming back beautiful park clean facilities all round great experience
Campsites around Lake Lanier and Cumming, Georgia sit at elevations between 1,000-1,200 feet, offering moderate temperatures from spring through fall with summer highs in the 80s. The surrounding mixed pine and hardwood forests provide varied terrain for camping from lakeside beaches to wooded ridges. Rainfall averages 4-5 inches monthly during summer camping season with afternoon thunderstorms common.
Hiking trail exploration: Amicalola Falls State Park Camping features multiple hiking options with varied difficulty levels. A camper shared, "The hiking trails are amazing. The falls are beautiful. It was very busy parking was a bit of a challenge but worth it." Another visitor mentioned the wildlife viewing opportunities: "My teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth."
Kayaking and paddleboarding: Lake access points at multiple campgrounds allow for non-motorized water activities. At River Forks Park & Campground, one reviewer noted, "We tent camped here...we were up on a steep hill, but it was beautiful! Deer were roaming thru the campsite... so many!" The campground provides convenient lake access with "plenty of access and views of Lake Lanier."
Fishing from your campsite: Many lakefront sites allow fishing without leaving your site. A reviewer at Sawnee Campground described it as having "wooded lots" that make it "the perfect relaxation spot for RV & Tent campers. With a lake view at almost every turn, the campsites are roomy and comfortable."
Clean facilities: Stone Mountain Park Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. As one visitor explained, "We spent a weekend here in section O. It was a nice, spacious campsite with a nice picnic table and partial view of the lake even though we didn't have 'lake view' site."
Shaded sites: Many campers appreciate the forest cover at Shady Grove Campground, with a reviewer noting, "Very shaded sites with many being waterfront. We were in site 15, 14, and my parents used the Georgia glamping company in site 16." Another camper shared, "Shady Grove is a wonderful gem of a campground. It is owned and run by Forsyth County and is beautifully maintained."
Waterfront access: Several campgrounds offer direct lake access. At Bald Ridge Creek, a camper reported, "Stayed three times August-October with kayaks. Two times had nice lake proximity/view. Beach is nice for the kids." Another camper mentioned, "Very pretty area. Right on the lake."
Alcohol policies vary: Some campgrounds strictly prohibit alcohol. A camper at Shady Grove shared, "When I met the ranger, I soon realized that he may have been taking his job too seriously... The ranger was telling us full grown adults that we had to throw away all of our alcohol." Check individual campground policies before bringing alcoholic beverages.
Reservation essentials: Most popular sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. At Don Carter State Park Campground, a camper advised, "If you are wanting to check out a rental of a canoe make sure you call in advance, these are only available during certain times."
Terrain considerations: Many campsites have sloped or uneven terrain. At River Forks, a reviewer noted, "Many sites have precarious/dangerous sloping driveways for RVs to get into. Newly installed sites are near completion but they make sites very close together."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Margaritaville, one camper reported, "My wife and I went here for a week back in June. I've been to many campgrounds in my day and I can say this one by far is the best. Clean campsites, fun amenities and great golf."
Beach areas for swimming: Designated swimming areas provide safer options for children. A visitor to Bald Ridge Creek noted, "Rangers were very nice, beach is cool, nice lake front sites. We had a fun time here, especially the kids. They loved riding their bikes around in this great family friendly campground."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer chances to see local fauna. At Sawnee Campground, a visitor mentioned, "We are at spot 97... The view is fantastic. We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery. They are firm on making sure pet owners have their leash on and do not free roam. A lot of deer just walking around."
Site selection strategy: Many RVers recommend checking site maps carefully before booking. At Red Top Mountain State Park Campground, a camper warned, "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."
Hookup configurations: Some campgrounds have unusual hookup placements. At Don Carter, a reviewer noted, "Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have."
Yurt camping options: For those seeking a glamping experience in Cumming, Georgia, several parks offer yurt accommodations. At Stone Mountain, one visitor shared, "The sites are color coded depending on size and there is even a yurt to rent. We went swimming and hiking. Close to Cartersville to enjoy great restaurants and shopping."
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