Cabin camping near Eton, Georgia offers outdoor accommodations across elevations ranging from 700 to 2,850 feet in the Cohutta Mountains. The region experiences four distinct seasons with fall temperatures averaging 50-70°F, making it prime time for cabin rentals. Winter nights often drop below freezing, requiring proper heating in most cabins.
What to do
Waterfall hiking: 400+ steps at Cloudland Canyon leads to Cherokee Falls and its swimming hole. "The hiking trails are amazing. The falls are beautiful. It was very busy parking was a bit of a challenge but worth it," reports Holly B. from Amicalola Falls State Park Camping.
Mountain biking trails: Access from cabin accommodations. "I have visited Mulberry Gap many times and stayed in one of their cabins. Accommodations are clean and the food is great. Everyone is super friendly and there is a lot to do in the area if you like outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain and gravel biking," explains Robert S. from Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp.
Wildlife viewing: Bears active in cabin areas. "For our camping group, this place was amazing. We had bear visitors, something they'll warn you about upon arrival. The bears just added to the appeal of this place though," notes Shelly C. from Fort Mountain State Park.
What campers like
Platform camping: Alternative to traditional cabins. "I've never slept outside of a tent. I've always wanted to, but never had the guts to do it. I looked up information on the platforms (also called Squirrel's Nest) on the state park website," shares Miranda H. from Fort Mountain State Park Campground. "The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box."
Riverside cabin locations: Premium sites. "We choose Fort Mountain because the variety of camping options they had, specifically the platform sites. Fort Mountain is a huge campground, offering 70 drive-in campsites for tents/campers, 6 platform sites, 4 walk in sites, 4 backcountry sites, and 3 pioneer sites," explains Stephanie J. about site selection at Fort Mountain.
Winter cabin views: Fog and mountain vistas. "If you love twisty roads and beautiful views this is the place. We went in December and the weather was a little cool and damp but the views were great when the fog lifted," reports Larry M. from Fort Mountain State Park.
What you should know
Cabin reservation timing: Peak season books early. "There are 16 cottages/cabins, and Georgia State Park cabins really cannot be overstated; they are well appointed, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful, and are spaced out to offer a feeling of seclusion," notes Stephanie J. from Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground.
Seasonal closures: Check availability in winter. "They have RV Sites - full and partial hook ups, Cabins, Tent Sites, and lots of activities. The park is clean and well kept," reports Laura H. from Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA.
Kitchen facilities: Varies significantly between cabins. "Most cabins include beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels," explains a camper from Cloudland Canyon. "The cabins have a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring, and lots of privacy as the sites are very far from each other."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Available at select cabin locations. "We have tent camped here multiple times. Great place to stay. Owners are super nice and are working on a lot of upgrades. We love spending the day by the pool. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!" shares Ally from Calhoun A-OK Campground.
Kid-friendly trails: Choose appropriate difficulty levels. "Most of the trails except the Gahuti are multi use and there is a strong community of mountain biking here. The most stroller/limited mobility friendly trails are the lake trail and the Cool Springs overlook," recommends Travyl Couple from Fort Mountain State Park.
Lake activities: Paddle options for families. "Beautiful Park. Great for remote tent camping. We stayed for 4 nights in walk in site 21. Easy access to the West Rim trail which was a terrific hike," notes Michelle D. from Cloudland Canyon. "Waterfalls were dry, which was disappointing but the hike to them from the West Rim Trail was quite pretty."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Request lake view cabins. "The sites are very close together so there is not much room to move around or have pets outside. The rates are higher than I would like to pay but you more amenities for the price," advises Chris Y. from Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA.
Road conditions: Steep access to some cabins. "I read a lot before my trip, so I knew to except the 25% grade incline going up to the campground. I wasn't however expecting the challenging parking in the campsite," warns Traci C. from Amicalola Falls. "Beautiful area, my teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth."
Winter road access: Check conditions before booking. "Fort Mountain State Park. We visited this park in early/mid November for 10 days. Keith and I hiked and played hard every day here despite the early winter storm, gusty breezes and freezing temperatures that finally gave way to beautiful crisp days," reports Travyl Couple from Fort Mountain.
