Best Glamping near Emerson, GA

Red Top Mountain State Park offers premium glamping accommodations near Lake Allatoona, just a short drive from Emerson, Georgia. The park features comfortable yurts and glamping sites with amenities that blend outdoor adventure with modern comfort. Stone Mountain Park Campground, approximately 45 minutes away, also provides glamping options with well-appointed yurts. These accommodations typically include real beds with linens, electricity, climate control, and sturdy canvas walls that keep guests protected from the elements while maintaining a connection to nature. Both locations offer picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. One visitor noted, "The yurts at Red Top Mountain make for a perfect family glamping experience with all the comforts you need while still feeling connected to the outdoors."

Lake Allatoona provides a scenic backdrop for glamping experiences with opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating directly accessible from the glamping sites. Red Top Mountain features 15 miles of hiking trails through wooded areas, perfect for nature exploration during the day before returning to comfortable glamping accommodations at night. The park also offers miniature golf, playground areas, and frequent ranger-led programs suitable for all ages. Stone Mountain Park glamping sites provide easy access to the park's attractions including hiking trails and recreational facilities. According to a recent guest, "This is a wonderful, scenic campground on beautiful Lake Allatoona. We went swimming and hiking, and the new glamping options made our stay so much more comfortable than traditional camping." Glamping accommodations remain available year-round at both locations, with advance reservations recommended during peak summer and fall seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Emerson, Georgia (38)

    1. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 975-0055

    $40 - $315 / 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!"

    "Upon arrival or site was very well situated on the top of the mountain overlooking the river. Fantastic view. Our camp site was number 54."

    2. Mckinney Campground

    24 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $30 - $34 / night

    "We have traveled across the country a few times in the last year and are always looking for a good place to stay near Atlanta. We've found it!"

    "This is a very newbie-friendly park on a pretty lake. The attendants were great and responsive. The spaces are well-equipped. My spot was 38 and had a brand new huge picnic table."

    3. Clark Creek North Campground

    12 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 387-5149

    $34 / night

    "There is also signage to verify that you are going the right way until you see the CG entrance. We pulled into the gate area and were checked in by the attendant on duty."

    "Shower house is clean and well maintained also has laundry facilities. Hosts are friendly. Has lots of power and water sites as well as tent sites with nice gravel tent pads."

    4. COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground

    9 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $30 - $68 / night

    "One section of the campground was too close to the highway, which made you hear cars passing all night, but sites 32 and up were very peaceful and quiet."

    "This is a great campground, close to town and the lake view is amazing. There’s enough space and privacy between camp sites. Clean comfortable picnic area with table and fire pit."

    5. Clark Creek South Campground

    5 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 387-5149

    $22 - $34 / night

    "Most sites on the lake with a ton of space between sites and lake access. Super friendly hosts. Beach and boat ramp on site. Clean bathhouse. Quiet, peaceful and picturesque. Highly recommend."

    "Being our first stop ever we were happy to have the friendly helpful staff. The lots are spaced out a bit so even if you have to unload dogs or children, you won’t be on top of the next slot."

    6. Winding Waters RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (770) 415-1919

    $59 - $99 / night

    "We arrived after hours on Friday, and our check-in packet was prepared and ready for us when we arrived. No problems checking in and getting hooked up."

    "Just outside Atlanta, the location is prime and beautiful, along the Etowah river. You can fish, kayak, or just relax. There is no shortage of activities for children."

    7. Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Lithia Springs, GA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 732-5871

    $28 - $100 / night

    "The bathroom facilities and shower were among the cleanest I’ve seen on the road and the hiking was really great. Not busy at all in the early AM. Kudos to the camp host and staff."

    "Private sites - water and electric - fireflys everywhere! There are also 10 yurts - overlooking the lake. The bathhouse is clean and there are two showers."

    8. Stone Mountain Park Campground

    92 Reviews
    Stone Mountain, GA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 498-5710

    $44 - $65 / 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."

    9. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    59 Reviews
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 265-4703

    "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."

    10. Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Chatsworth, GA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 422-1932

    $14 - $55 / night

    "Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby."

    "The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."

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Glamping Reviews near Emerson, GA

518 Reviews of 38 Emerson Campgrounds


  • Sean S.
    Nov. 28, 2022

    One with Nature Glamp Camp

    Awesome Getaway in the City

    This is a cute eclectic glamping ground that has a lot of character. There are 2 bell tents in the area. One setup with a king bed and the other a twin bed. The amenities are mind blowing…….top tier linens, mobile power units, lighting, movie projector, movie speaker and yes a wood burning stove in your tent. There is an outdoor shower, port-a-potties and sanitary wipes to handle business. Their indoor bathroom facility is under construction. This place is awesome! Get in before the prices go up☝️

  • C
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Beautiful park

    We stayed at the State park from June 6-9. 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. BEWARE- there is a steep 24% grade getting to the campground. The campground was neat, clean, and quiet.

  • Michael H.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    We love camping at Fort Mountain. Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby.

  • Michael C.
    Apr. 12, 2025

    River Forks Park & Campground

    Great views but...

    "SITE# 47, Pull-Thru, Not FHU, 50A, Water, Dump LENGTH OF STAY: Stayed 9 Nights, RATE:$30.56/ Night with No Discount/ 0% Discount BATH HOUSE: Clean but Outdated LAUNDRY: Not Recorded STAFF: Friendly PARK IMPRESSIONS: Nice, We would stay here again RV PAD: Concrete, ESTIMATED RV PAD LENGTH: 40 Feet, Tow Vehicle Could NOT Stay Connected and Parking was away from site SITE SLOPE: Door side Tire Blocks needed ROADS: Adequate, MANEUVERABILITY: Narrow PEDESTAL PLACEMENT: Center of site length, SHADE: 30% GRASS AREA: At-Site, DESIGNATED PET AREA: Not Recorded PICNIC TABLE: Yes, FIRE RING: Yes, VERIZON Signal(bars): 5G-3, SPEED: 394 Mbs Download, 47 Mbs Upload T-MOBILE Signal(bars): 5G-5, SPEED: 714 Mbs Download, 124 Mbs Upload No WiFi, OTA TV CHANNELS: 75, CABLE TV: No, PLAYGROUND: Yes POOL: No, WATER FEATURE: Lake, FIREWOOD: Yes, STORE: No CLUBHOUSE: No, PROPANE AVAILABILITY: No Original site was# 46(back-in) but was VERY small. Moved to site 47(Pull-Thru) but due to road slope pull-thru is un-usable. Lower numbered sites(less than 30) appear somewhat better. Empty camp ground host side byhind 47 cannot be used unless site 47 is emprty due to sloping road. One single use dump station. One campground host presently in the park- their site was not marked. Appears that most sites are back-in and set sideways to a hillside and lakefront leaving very little level space for chairs. Fire rings are frequently located 12-20 feet away from picnic table and 3 to 9 feet below site level on a slope. Reservation Software used by office was down upon Saturday arrival with no IT help until Monday- two days away leaving office staff frustrated and using their own phone to access the reservation system customers use instead of management side of software. Staff stated it goes down frequently with no IT support on weekends. Six bathhouses in park. Bathhouse nearest beach closed awaiting replacement of fixtures after renovation. Shower has outdated fixtures- several shower heads had significant mineral deposits restricting flow. Men's side closed at another bathhouse. Many shower stalls had no hook or fixture to hang a towel or clothing. Several showers had broken shower valves making them unusable. Stayed 9 nights and did not see anyone working on bathhouses. Beach area parking is limited to 6 or 7 spaces and one handicap space however, there is a larger parking lot a little further away. Bathhouse showers have a pull string valve next to the shower head that had to be held down to get water with many strings broken, missing and too short to allow shorter people, children, or handicaped wheel-chair use. Some sites have precarious/dangerous sloping driveways for RVs to get into. Newly installed sites are near completion but they make sites very close together. Many sites do not have a fire pit and many do not have a grill. Many sites arer too small to park a second vhicle even if the camper is small. Parking on dirt or grass is prohibited by rules but appears to be selectively enforced. The campground has a boat ramp and reasonably large parking area. Extra careful site selection is warranted. Four docks in River Forks Park. Firewood is available at the office. CHECK-IN: 01:00 PM CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM RIG: 42ft- 17,000 lb 5th Wheel"

  • Annabelle
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Loved it

    We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour. We had no trouble finding our reserved site & while we were getting settled, the hosts (Cocoa & Ryan) popped over to welcome us & also brought back firewood a few mins later. The sky opened up shortly after & it poured ALL night long, but our site didn’t flood. Quiet hours began at 10 PM, and I didn’t hear a peep from anyone else after that! The bathrooms stayed clean for our entire stay, & the hosts graciously offered us a ride to the hiking trails in their golf cart the next morning, so we didn’t have to fold up our rooftop tent to drive down. I wish we would have been able to stay longer, and we can’t wait to return!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2022

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Extraordinary Attractions

    Stone Mountain hardly needs another glowing review, but it is a pleasure to stay there. First, everything is contained and available. 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. Each site has a deck, a grill with a propane tank already attached, a picnic table, and a fire pit, electric and sewer hook ups. The sites are close together, but the decks are pretty private. If you bike, hike, run or like trails, boating and fishing, all are right there. It helps to have a car/truck, as the place is pretty immense, but my neighbors had a Class C and were throughly enjoying mountain biking to everything. Another neighbor with a gorgeous Class A was driving his towed truck to a neighboring Petco. There is everything. Deer roam in the morning and at night, and if golf is your sport of choice, Stone Mountain has a highly rated public course. The staff is very friendly. I liked the purple area near the playground and pool. The sites seemed a little more private. It’s not cheap, and I don’t know what discounts might be available. But, if you’re in or around Atlanta, this is the place to go. It will NOT disappoint.

  • Brittany B.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Clark Creek South Campground

    Great view of the Lake

    The campsite was right next to the swimming beach so little to no privacy and very loud. Although I slept very well in my tent because Quiet hours were observed. It was nice waking up to view of Lake Allatoona. Lady at the gate was rude when checking in so make sure to “READ the sign!” Other than that bathrooms were clean and they have laundry and hot water showers. Will most likely be back!

  • Jeffrey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Nice base camp before the Hike Inn

    We only stayed one night before hiking out to the Len Foote Hike Inn the next day but we were impressed and will come back soon.  The spots are nicely maintained and spread out pretty good, we had enough privacy and plenty of space.  The fire pit was clean and water/electric all worked.  The bathroom and shower facilities were extremely clean and there are 2 laundry setups too.

  • Kara’s  C.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Disappointed

    My husband, dogs, & I stayed here the week of Thanksgiving. There was a great overlook on the drive up, but the hiking was a little underwhelming. There’s one good trail with a waterfall. The campground itself was very disappointing. The roads around the park were rutted with some large potholes. One of the 2 comfort stations in the Lake Campground was not working at all (drains constantly backed up). Many of the sites were not level (see photo). We stayed on site 40 with our 27’ rig and car.


Guide to Emerson

Red Top Mountain State Park offers primitive tent camping options near Lake Allatoona with varying levels of privacy and amenities. Some tent-only walk-in sites sit on points extending into the lake, featuring water access but limited shade and no electrical hookups at the tent pad. The campground provides both RV and tent sites, with tent sites requiring sturdy stakes due to hard ground. Interstate 75 noise can be heard from the tent camping areas, along with occasional train whistles during the night, making it less secluded than some campers expect despite the natural setting.

What to do

Hiking with lake views: Clark Creek South Campground offers direct lake access from most sites with trails that showcase Lake Allatoona. "Perfect views of the lake, some spots lead directly down to the water. Huge spots, well-spaced and friendly hosts!" notes camper Ava R.

Fishing from your campsite: At McKinney Campground, fishing opportunities abound right from waterfront sites. "We always stop here on our trips down to florida and we always stay a couple days as we love to get a waterfront site and they are nice, clean sites with lots of shade and pet friendly. We love to fish and we always catch several kinds but the crappie are so delicious," shares Robin M.

Mountain climbing: Visit Stone Mountain Park Campground for a challenging hike up Stone Mountain with panoramic views. "We loved these grounds. They were clean and there was easy access to bathrooms. The hike to the top was a challenge, but the views were worth it," says Judy B. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the mountain and surrounding attractions.

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Fort Mountain State Park Campground features spacious gravel sites with good separation. "The campgrounds we're just lovely with plenty of space between spots. We can't wait to go on more trails and explore everything this park has to offer. The fire tower is a vision," writes Elaine G.

Clean facilities: At Clark Creek South Campground, the amenities receive consistent praise. "Being our first stop ever we were happy to have the friendly helpful staff. The lots are spaced out a bit so even if you have to unload dogs or children, you won't be on top of the next slot. Large bathroom/showers though they are not exactly constant," reports Kimberly Y.

Tent camping beaches: Some campsites at COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground offer peaceful lakefront settings for tent campers. "Loved this little campground. Roads are narrow and asphalt sites are narrow. But beautiful views of the lake. Could hear a train but no highway/interstate noise at our waterfront site #47," shares Maggie C.

What you should know

Highway noise concerns: At several campgrounds near Emerson, interstate proximity affects the camping experience. McKinney Campground can be noisy for tent campers: "It's definitely not quiet unless you're in an RV. And I guess we camped on the wrong morning too because they started mowing the lawn at around 8:30-9 am after listening the highway all night," reports Jennifer T.

Campsite selection matters: Red Top Mountain State Park offers varying site quality. "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. Sites were very narrow," warns Brock D.

Security considerations: Be aware of potential theft at some locations. "While this great little park should deserve 4.5-5 stars, we had an unfortunate experience while we were there. My family of 5 were on the lake-side of our little 22ft TT while someone less fortunate than us decided to steal my 9yr old daughter's new bike," reports Chris C. from Clark Creek North Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground offers family-oriented glamping close to Emerson, Georgia. "This park is set up on the land of an old factory that used the river to power a water wheel. There are a whole bunch of trails of varying difficulty and length that meander through the woods along the river. Along with the campgrounds there are also picnic benches and large group areas where you can host a lunch or dinner," explains Asher K.

Tent camping with kids: Red Top Mountain State Park provides family-friendly tent options. "This isnt for backpackers but for camping with your family, its good. They have water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly," notes Cris C.

Educational opportunities: Fort Mountain State Park offers historical learning experiences. "We really enjoyed the hiking here so much we never kayaked or fished the lake... You will truly enjoy this park with its history, mountain and lake views," recommends Travyl Couple.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Fort Mountain State Park requires preparation for uneven sites. "The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level," reports Mike N. about site 24.

Dump station access: Be aware of dump station configurations at various parks. At Clark Creek North, "They have an interesting dump station set up where you climb a fairly steep hill. This station would be good for shorter rigs. On our 40' Brinkley with two black tanks, getting the back tank would be at a downhill angle and we believe we would scraped going up the slope," warns MickandKarla W.

Narrow entrance roads: RVers should prepare for tight access at some campgrounds. Old Highway 41 Campground has "narrow roads and asphalt sites are narrow" according to Maggie C., while at Red Top Mountain, Brock D. notes "narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes" making it challenging for travel trailers.

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