Best Tent Camping near Elberton, GA
Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Elberton? Find the best tent camping sites near Elberton. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Elberton campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Elberton, GA (21)
1. Leroys Ferry
Lincolnton, Georgia4 Reviews•8 Photos•51 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$10 / night
2. Fell Hunt Camp
Abbeville, South Carolina1 Review•3 Photos•4 SavesThe surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife, resulting in some of the most desirable upstate hunting areas. The camp also serves as the trailhead for the 26.7 mile Long Cane Horse Trail. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map.
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$5 - $150 / night
3. Denver Downs Farm
Pendleton, South Carolina1 Review•8 Photos•7 SavesSleep under the stars here at Denver Downs Farm! Set up your tent or camper in secluded area on the treelined side of our 140 acre field. Take a hike to the top of the hill and take in panoramic views of sunsets and the surrounding blue ridge mountains. There are loads of scenic trails to hike and waterfalls to visit just 20 -30 minutes drive away. We’re just 1 mile from Lake Hartwell and 20 miles from Lake Keowee so access to water sports are readily available. There are many restaurants within 1 mile of our farm. You are in the country- but close to “everything” – we are 1 mile off of Interstate 85. Clemson University is 11 miles up Clemson Boulevard. We host special events year round including our annual Fall Festival and fantastic concerts. Get tickets to those events and stay for the weekend!
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- Fires
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- Reservable
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$30 / night
4. Soap Creek Marina
Lincolnton, Georgia1 Review•1 SaveThis recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake
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5. Raysville Marina
J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Georgia2 Reviews•3 Photos•6 SavesThis recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake
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6. COE J Strom Thurmond Lake Gill Point Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Calhoun Falls, South Carolina•3 Photos•1 SaveOverview
Gill Point Recreation Area is a rural park on the northern end of J. Strom Thurmond Lake, off Georgia State Highway 79. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.
Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.
Facilities
Gill Point Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 24 people. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp and dock.
Natural Features
Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335' above sea level. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Nearby Attractions
This quiet, rural area is very historic. The now-flooded town of Petersburg and the Nancy Hart Historical Site in Elbert County are nearby. The campground is 20 miles southeast of Elberton, Georgia, known as the Granite Capital of the World. Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.
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$25 / night
9. Weldon Island
Be the first to review!Hartwell Lake, Georgia•1 SaveOverview
Located at Hartwell Lake, one of the southeasts largest and most popular public recreation areas, Weldon Island is a summer day-use area that offers an ideal setting for a party, barbecue or simply a day of water activities with the family.
Weldon Island boasts sweeping views of the nearly 56,000 acres of water that comprise Hartwell Lake.
Natural Features:
Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts nine campgrounds and 15 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.
Recreation:
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. Nearby Hattons Ford boat ramp is available year-round for visitors convenience.
Bass fishing is a particularly popular pastime and with Striped bass regularly weighing in between 15 to 30 lbs, anglers come here year round to try their luck.
Facilities:
Weldon Island offers multiple picnic areas, complete with shelters, flush toilets and playgrounds. Parking is available on-site.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby Lake Hartwell State Park offers nature trails, boat ramps and beach access for visitors looking to explore the area outside Weldon Island.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Elberton
660 Reviews of 21 Elberton Campgrounds
- JJay S.
Scout
Military Park South Carolina Army National Guard Clarks Hill Training Center
Site only open to military families
The location is beautiful, however, it is not open to the public. You must be past or present military to book. Also, you must reserve with the SC National Guard.
Alexandra E.
Guide
Calhoun Falls State Park Campground
Beautiful waterfront sites
Amazing place. We went in the winter so it wasn't too crowded. Sites are waterfront and spacious
- Alexandra E.Guide
Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
Amazing views and nice campground
Very good spot near the lake. Awesome views and good signal at least for Verizon. Water pressure was a bit inconsistent so watch out for any issues that may cause
- Camen K.Scout
Sunset Campground
Unprofessional
Very rude and unhelpful said he would call me back to let me know if there was any openings. He never called back.
Cindy S.
Ranger
Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell
Beautiful Lakeview Sites
Campsite surround the lake. Sites are plenty big and lead to the lake. Campground was very peaceful. We had a small walk to bathroom with showers.
- Alexandra E.Guide
Paynes Creek Campground
Hidden gem!
I loved everything about this campground. The sites all have beautiful views and lake access, they are decently apart from each other. And has great signal! I was getting consistent 5G 3 bars at least with Verizon. The bathrooms don't have showers so plan accordingly
Chris C.
Traveler
Hamilton Branch State Park Campground
4 Camper Party
4 families in 4 campers on a first time visit. Great place! If you want to come for solitude then the “sights”provide that for sure. Park staff very helpful and friendly. Definitely a do over. Only downside was we didn’t realize water level was down. Didn’t affect the views but trodding the mud to get to the water made kayaking a little challenging.
Jada G.Scout
Raysville Marina
Marina - fantastic
Customer service when open in the off season!
Friendly, accommodating, very responsive.
- bbrian M.Scout
Parks Ferry Campground
Will not go back
While the camp hosts were very nice and the bathrooms were clean, that’s where the good ends. The sites are on top of each other in the inner loop and very much out of level. There is no place to dump trash in the campground. The only places were at the boat ramp and beach. Worst of all was the dump station was overflowing and could not be used when we were leaving.
- SSarahTraveler
Hamilton Branch State Park Campground
Quiet loop, private, lakefront
The site is right on the lake with a wide trail leading directly to the water. The water was low during our trip so the immediate shoreline was a bit squishy going through the damp clay. I’d recommend water shoes. The shade provided by the trees was a welcome respite from the summer heat. It also provided ample privacy from neighbors on either side. Neighboring sites are spread out nicely. The area across the road from the site is undeveloped and recently cleared for forest maintenance but still looks nice. This campground loop is very quiet.
- CCatherine O.Traveler
Coneross Park Campground
Beautiful scenic park
We stayed at site 28, which wasnt waterfront but had a small view of the water past other sites. The sites are all good sized. Ours fit our camper and large truck, and still had room for three tents on the pad. The layout looks massive but its easy walking. The beach is a five minute walk. There are two beaches and multiple playgrounds, and the paved roads make for fun bike riding. The heavy foliage makes everything private. Theres no sewer hookups because its an old Corp of Engineers park, but the dump stations are modern and nice. The bathhouses were old and grubby and could use some upgrades. We didnt shower but did use the toilets occasionally to conserve on black water space. But I did peak at the showers. Theyre push-button jail-style. Bring bikes, swimming gear, and any watercraft you have and youll have a great time.
Kevin A.
LegendCalhoun Falls State Park Campground
Another Favorite
We’ve camped here multiple times. We are always impressed with the spacious sites, lake access, quiet relaxing atmosphere.
Jay J.Scout
The Point at Lake Hartwell
Great place to go, friendly staff
Eenjoyed staying there, staff was awesome and really did a great job keeping the guest happy. The 4th of July events was awesome and was a full day of contest and ended with a DJ kicking the tunes. Recommend to all to give them a try!
Amanda A.TravelerThe Point at Lake Hartwell
Quiet but lacking
Stayed over 4th of July weekend. Couldn’t believe how quiet it was for a holiday. There isn’t anything around at all. They offer a pool but no other activities (they did have some 4th activities but it was all seasonal). It backs to the lake so if you have a boat it’s nice. But when we went on the lake we saw many other campgrounds that looked nicer. There is one dumpster that we had to walk to to throw trash away. No pick up or closer locations. Not level sites. Mostly seasonal which is fine but not a great place or easy to get in/out of if transient. Other campgrounds closer to Clemson. No town nearby at all.
- Kevin A.Legend
Tugaloo State Park Campground
Georgia is a great state
We live in NC and have camped all over the eastern US. By far Georgia is a state with some of the very best infrastructure. Roads are great. State Parks are some of the best and we’ve camped at many. Tugaloo State Park is a nice park. Right on the lake. Lots of lake related activities. This area of the campground (sites 73-105) has a unique layout in that a large number of sites are pull through and arranged sideways along the access roads. This makes the sites long and narrow and results in close neighbors. The elongated sites mean the picnic table and fire pit are at far end and feel disconnected from the site. Roads are well maintained and sites all seemed pretty level. We were in site 97 with W/E. The bathhouse was very close, but we did not use it. We were a few rows back from the lake but had a view of the lake through the tall pines that provided some shade. We’ve camped here a couple of other times and would come back again.
Jaiden W.Traveler
Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
Just Ok
We did not end up with a great site. It was on the water but the view was not great. I feel ridiculous saying that there were too many trees but they were all along the edge and completely blocked the view of the lake. The sites were pretty close together, even the ones across the water. We were in a little cove and we could hear everyone's conversations. We could hear the people on both sides as well as the people across the water. There was also a lot of poison ivy. It's still a beautiful lake and they had nice swimming beaches. The Bartram Trail runs through this campground as well.
- Jaiden W.Traveler
Clay Hill Campground
Very peaceful
We loved this campground. I think most all of the sites are waterfront. They are also very spaced out.
Greg S.Ranger
Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
4.9 stars
Gorgeous lake with no sign of civilization across from the campground. We swam right from our site and loved it. The sites are enormous, private, and provide panoramic lake views. Ours was perfect. Nice beach, playground, and everything well kept. I would imagine that on weekends the boat traffic might be slightly loud but on this Monday it was so peaceful and quiet. The site has a fire ring with grill, a standing grill, a picnic table, and a prep table. Again, the site is enormous. Great value at $32!!!
- JJ. J.Scout
Thousand Trails Carolina Landing
Average Park- Would return
Cabin 3 stars- Older cabin, clean, spacious with very large living area, loft area small and a bit dingy, shared porch Campground 3 stars-wooded, shady, hilly Amenities 3 stars- a bit run down Staff 3 stars-average
Rick G.LegendPetersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
Great Getaway with Friends
One of the nicer ACOE Campgrounds we’ve visited. Friends stayed here over the winter months and picked a couple nice sites for a future stay. Easy access in and out, back-in site was very large with lake views while keeping us in mostly shade. As with all campgrounds, some sites are better than others. But, wouldn’t complain about any if just staying a few nights.
- LLauren M.Traveler
Paynes Creek Campground
Quaint and Beautiful
Came here for the first time last year and I love that it’s in the middle of no where. We had a great place next to the beach and the gate workers were so sweet!
- nnedScout
Mistletoe State Park Campground
Great waterfront sites
Wonderful experience. Most every site on the water. Many pull through sites.
- HHanna P.Guide
Lake Russell Recreation Area
Natural beauty
This was my second time here and I wasn’t a huge fan of this site. Otherwise, beautiful campground with lots of shade and plenty of trails. Limited to no service out here.
- HHanna P.Guide
Lake Russell Recreation Area
Disconnect for the weekend
I love this campground! It feels pretty secluded from the city because of the long drive in. Beautiful sites and plenty of trails nearby. My friend and I brought our hammocks and enjoyed a very peaceful weekend.
Steven O.Scout
Springfield - Hartwell Lake
Great experience at springfield
We had a great experience. Space was easy to get the camper backed into and spaces were far enough apart for small kids to have room to play without bothering other campers. Only concern was the spot we chose was on an exposed point on the lake and was very windy. Would probably be great on a 90 degree summer day but was very cold when the temps dropped into the 40s on our last day.
- Elizabeth G.Legend
Lake Russell Recreation Area
Quiet Easter Weekend
We booked a last minute night here for Easter weekend to get out of the city. It one of the only places available due to our last minute decision. We stayed in Loop A. It’s smaller than Loop B. With plenty of trees for hammocks, we had plenty of room for both of our tents, 2 hammocks, and both cars. Loop A is in walking distance to the beach area/day use area. It was so peaceful! There’s one bathroom in Loop A. With 2 stalls and one shower in the women’s portion. I’m assuming then men’s is the same. I’d definitely stay here again! I have Verizon and I had one bar here. Enough to send/receive a text but that’s about it.
Judy W.Traveler
Pointes West Army Resort
Friendly and helpful Hosts
We were able to park our 44 ft. Fifth wheel with ease with little assistance from a park host. The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star was because we were very close to neighbors. They were all in a row so if you open your curtains others can see you. Full hookups.
Guide to Elberton
Tent camping near Elberton, Georgia offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the great outdoors.
Tent campers should check out local fishing and waterfront activities
- Enjoy fishing and camping at Leroys Ferry, where most campsites provide easy access to the lake for a day of fun on the water.
- Soap Creek Marina features pull-up RV or tent spots with fire pits, picnic tables, and a boat launch for a small fee, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
- For a secluded experience, Miltown offers access to trails leading to the lake, perfect for fishing and enjoying nature.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Leroys Ferry, campers can enjoy picnic tables and fire rings at each site, enhancing the camping experience.
- Denver Downs Farm provides a spacious field for camping, allowing for a peaceful and well-maintained environment.
- Whispering Pines offers drinking water and toilets, making it a convenient choice for those looking for basic amenities while enjoying the outdoors.
Tent camping experiences that stand out
- Campers at Leroys Ferry have praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the beautiful waterfront views, making it a memorable getaway.
- Fell Hunt Camp is noted for its well water and spacious campsites, ideal for group camping and enjoying nature.
- Visitors to Soap Creek Marina appreciate the small restaurant and store on-site, adding convenience to their camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Elberton, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Elberton, GA is Leroys Ferry with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.
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