Ellerslie, Georgia sits in western Georgia approximately 15 miles northeast of Columbus. The area features rolling countryside with elevations ranging from 500 to 700 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the region remain accessible year-round, with summer temperatures averaging 90°F and winters typically mild with occasional frost.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at Pine Mountain: Located 10 miles from Ellerslie, this area offers access to the Wild Animal Safari. "Very close to Calloway Gardens, FDR State Park, and Animal Safari! Nice quiet and clean sites," notes Cari P. about Pine Mountain RV Resort.
River activities: The Chattahoochee River provides water recreation opportunities within 15 miles of Ellerslie. "Beautiful paved path leading to dog park, playground, golf course and river walk," mentions Karla M. about Camp David RV Resort.
Farm experiences: Seasonal U-pick opportunities exist for travelers with self-contained units. "Visit in the month of April & May so you can pick strawberries & blueberries," reports Ashley F. about Lone Oak RV Flower Farm.
What campers like
Family-friendly facilities: Pool complexes rank highly with visitors to campgrounds near Ellerslie. "The campground is very clean and has a great pool area. The pool area has a kids pool and hot tub along with the regular inground pool," reports Aaron C. about Pine Mountain RV Resort.
Spacious sites: Larger camping spots provide room to spread out. "Each site is quite large, I've never seen such large campsites before," writes Tina A. about Bar-W RV Park. The working farm atmosphere adds unique character with Tina noting, "It's on a cow farm, and sometimes the cows get loose but are sweet."
Clean accommodations: Campground upkeep matters to visitors staying near Ellerslie. "The restrooms near 185 were large and very clean. They were up to date and comfortable to shower in," mentions Hunter K. from Pine Mountain RV Resort, adding "campground was the cleanest we'd ever been to."
What you should know
Reservation policies: Some RV parks near Ellerslie require upfront payment. "There is only one thing I find as a negative. There new policy of full (non-refundable) payment is now required when you make your reservation," explains Larry M. about Pine Mountain RV Resort.
Site conditions: Gravel quality varies between parks, affecting leveling and setup. "Large gravel on road and sites making leveling difficult," notes Warren at Camp David. Another camper advises, "wear closed toe or muck boots as there are large stones and broken glass imbedded in all the sites."
Limited amenities: Campgrounds around Ellerslie differ significantly in facilities. "Owner and office (Mike & rhonda) are very helpful, accommodating, and friendly. Full hookups, salt h2o sparkling pool. Over 55. Bath house - dated but clean," reports Judy M. about Ramsey RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Parks with play areas provide entertainment for younger campers. "We ended up spending more time sitting and watching them just play in the grass than we really thought," shares Hunter K. about their experience with young children at Pine Mountain RV Resort.
Off-site attractions: Plan day trips to nearby destinations. As Cynthia S. notes about Pine Mountain, it's "near Callaway Gardens and Wild Safari," making it convenient for family excursions within 15 miles of the campground.
Campsite selection: Request sites that accommodate family needs. "We stayed in site 185. While it was one of the more expensive sites in the park it was well worth it. The nice lady that answered the phone made the recommendation when I told her I'd like somewhere for my kids to run," explains Hunter K. about their experience with 5 and 3-year-olds.
Tips from RVers
Circuit limitations: Some parks have electrical capacity issues. "30 amp circuit was not adequate. The breaker continually tripped while using small kitchen appliances," reports Brittany at Pine Mountain RV Resort.
Site spacing: RV parks vary significantly in how close units are placed. "You don't get to pick your site and they cluster everyone right next to each other even though there was plenty of open spaces," notes Daylin R. about Pine Mountain RV Resort.
Local services: Know where to find supplies near your campground. "Thank goodness was just 1 night for the price. Late night checkin pretty screwy as well, no maps showing what sites have what hookups," reports Mark O. about Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground.
