Best Campgrounds near Fargo, GA

Fargo, Georgia serves as a gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp ecosystem, with camping options ranging from primitive platforms to full-service RV sites. Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground, located within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, provides year-round access to this unique wetland environment. Nearby, Griffis Fish Camp offers riverside camping along the Suwannee River, while Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground sits directly across from the wildlife refuge entrance. The Suwannee River Eco-Lodge provides cabin accommodations for those seeking more comfort while exploring the region. Most campgrounds in the area support both tent and RV camping, with varying levels of hookups and amenities.

Campers should prepare for remote conditions when visiting the Fargo area, as services and supplies are limited. As one visitor noted, "Way out away from society. Do calculate the distance from main road to the park if you see low on gas as you have to come back out to it for closest station." Cell service is spotty throughout the region, with some campgrounds offering signal boosters near their offices. The climate features hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and mild winters. Insects are abundant year-round but particularly active during warmer months. Permits are required for overnight camping within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and reservations are recommended for state park facilities, especially during spring and fall.

Wildlife viewing opportunities rank among the top experiences mentioned by campers visiting the Fargo area. One camper reported, "Middle of the Okefenokee swamp, woke up to deer in the adjacent campsite. One camper said they experienced an alligator under their truck." Boat access to the swamp and rivers provides the best wildlife observation opportunities, with rental canoes and kayaks available at several locations. Many campgrounds feature narrow, winding roads that can be challenging for larger RVs. Sites 11-15 at Stephen C. Foster State Park are noted for offering more privacy than others. The primitive camping platforms within the Okefenokee provide a unique experience, with one visitor describing it as "spending the night on the camping platforms under the stars was amazing."

Best Camping Sites Near Fargo, Georgia (94)

    1. Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fargo, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 637-5274

    $40 - $175 / night

    "Way out away from society. Do calculate the distance from main road to the park if you see low on gas as you have to come back out to it for closest station. Neat park with great wildlife."

    "Middle of the Okefenokee swamp, woke up to deer in the adjacent campsite. One camper said they experienced an alligator under their truck."

    2. Griffis Fish Camp

    3 Reviews
    Fargo, GA
    10 miles
    +1 (229) 412-0558

    "Off the beaten path, a great place to rejuvenate. Extremely low daily rates, monthly rates available. Full hookups or boondocking, you can't go wrong. Very clean restroom with showers."

    "You can also take a short drive to the back of the property and put in a kayak or small boat into the Suwannee River."

    3. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    White Springs, FL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 397-2733

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Overall: Excellent campground with close access to the Suwannee River, not far off I-75 near White Springs."

    "Restrooms and showers directly behind us, very clean and well maintained. Walked to the museum, learned a lot about Stephen Foster and all his music. Great park."

    4. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground

    36 Reviews
    Suwannee, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 224-5656

    "Great weekend getaway if your in South Georgia/north Florida."

    "The shuttle to the river was great as it is quite a walk depending on where you're camped."

    5. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Camping

    3 Reviews
    Fargo, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 496-3331

    "The Okefenokee wildlife refuge has about 12 remote camping platforms located out in the swamp. They are only accessible by canoe or kayak."

    "Rented canoes and took shuttle to Launch at kingfisher landing, spent 1st night at Bluff Lake and 2nd at Round Top. Ended at SCRA/okefenokee adventures. Platforms in great shape."

    6. Suwannee River Eco-Lodge

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    Fargo, GA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (912) 637-5274

    $100 - $165 / night

    7. Ocean Pond Campground

    19 Reviews
    Olustee, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    "Great quiet and off the beaten path campground. Clean and big sites, with multiple different options. Bring your boat, Ocean Pond is more of a lake than a pond."

    "We stayed in the primitive section but still had quick access to restrooms and running water. The view from our roof top tent was pretty awesome, the sites were clean and most were well spaced."

    8. Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

    14 Reviews
    Folkston, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 496-4472

    $29 - $159 / night

    "Located right across George Highway 23 from the entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this is easy access to the facilities at the refuge."

    "Right across the street from the entrance to Okefenokee Swamp. Take the sunset boat ride…totally worth it! The campground has laundry for $3 per load."

    9. West Tower Hunt Camp

    5 Reviews
    Osceola National Forest, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    10. 17 Mile Hunt Camp

    7 Reviews
    Osceola National Forest, FL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 752-2577

    "Also easy to drive up and park car and put up tent next to it."

    "There’s a trash receptacle (albeit small and easily filled) and a porta John at the entrance. All in all would definitely recommend this either as a quick overnight stop or to stay a week or two."

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Recent Reviews near Fargo, GA

373 Reviews of 94 Fargo Campgrounds


  • Amanda W.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Jennings KOA

    Safe, convenient parking lot

    Immediately off of the highway. Very easy in and out. Full hookup, narrow, pull thru spots. New change to not include cable. There were lots of gnats around our site and some fire ants. Sites were almost all empty when we stopped over. Friendly staff. Next to a Shell station. Good phone signal.

  • Z
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Griffis Fish Camp

    History and peaceful

    With a good collection of history and a story. Really a super nice place to stay.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park

    Cul-de-Sac Equestrian Camping Hidden Gem

    We were heading westward down the very long straight eastward-westward line that is Highway 10, which connects the first coast of Florida in Jacksonville to the complete opposite side of the state in Pensacola, and had no idea where we were going to ‘drop anchor’ as it was getting close to dusk. On our way to the Suwannee River to get some great kayaking in, we found ourselves looking for a spot to lay over for the night and while we were heading to this northern Florida natural treasure, we came across a small sign that was somewhat hidden from site, which lured us to Long Branch Rest & Ride RV & Horse Park. Following Highway (really, a country road) 129 towards Suwannee, we were running out of both time and options, so decided to follow the long winding country road known as 48th street until it dead-ended into a cul-de-sac.

    What I loved most about this camping outpost was that it was completely surrounded by rich pastures with lots of livestock including cattle and horses, so immediately, we felt the Old Floridian country vibe out in these parts. Located just 3 miles or so north of Live Oak, we arrived to find a yellow farm house at the fork in the road where because the place operates on an honor system, you simply have to take out the waiver that’s under the white mailbox, sign it and place it back in the mailbox along with either cash or check. I mean, just how cool is the honor system?! Especially among campers like us? Fantastic- the rest of the world should follow suit. After we left our envelope with cash (and admittedly, some coins), we moseyed on to find a suitable place to ‘hole up for the night.’

    After you complete the administrative task of checking in, then you are at liberty to basically park wherever you’d like, although drive thrus are encouraged to head to the left, along with anyone hauling their noble steeds (note: absolutely no stallions BTW) with them, as there are areas where you can let your horses out to graze while parked or leave them in the paddock for an extra$10 per night. If like us, you just have a standard RV that isn’t too large, you can head to the more scenic spots that are more heavily forested and encircle a small pond. All the RV hook-ups offer up 30 / 50 electric amp along with water and sewage. 

    Note that this place charges $50 per night for 50 amp or $40 per night for 30 amp, which I have to be honest I’ve never seen before. I mean, electricity is electricity right? Seems a little discriminatory IMHO - at least charge $30 for 30 amp if you’re going to charge $50 for 50 amp, right?! Oh, and if you want to tent camp primitive style here, good news is you can, for just $25/ night, which seemed like a great option to us.

    As far as amenities go, here’s what you’ll find in this incredibly spacious, beautiful farming landscape: super clean bathrooms and showers, fire rings, picnic tables, gazebos, hammock, silo bathroom, catch & release pond, stand-up grills, brand new horse paddocks with individual stalls, tons of hiking, biking and riding trails, free kennel accommodations for the K9s in your life, which also include a nice doggie park - but to be fair, the whole place is like one giant doggie park! One amenity that comes free of charge, apart from the simply amazing 360 degree landscape that you would be lucky to call home for the night is the magnificent shade that this place provides with its endless array of ancient and live Oaks dripping with Spanish moss so long that you’d think you were in a fairy tale where the trees have suddenly sprouted beards.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Although the waiver and release form was quite cumbersome as well as all of the various surcharges for things that normally one would take for granted and / or simply think that they should be included in the price of what you are paying for each individual night, we got to a point where this place definitely feels like they are ‘nickel & diming’ you for every single little thing that you don- so using the honor system, we included extra for what we thought was fair and didn’t add extra for what we believed should have been included in the price (like the fire rings - c’mon!);(2) Don’t forget to add 10% to the cost of your overall stay, which covers both 7% state and 3% county tourism taxes; (3) If you come with horses, they offer 3 different paddock sizes here, so you’ll want to look at these closely to figure out what’s right for your steeds, but we were impressed by all of the amenities horses are afforded here, from hay, wash rack, wheel-barrows for manure disposal, hitching posts, etc. This place is definitely geared to the equestrian camper!; (4) If you are looking to grab a slice of nature beyond the amazing patch of countryside you find yourself camping at here at Long Branch Rest & Ride, then head north on 129 and make your way to Suwannee Springs where there is no shortage of great paths to hike and of course, the amazing Suwannee River to drop in a kayak or canoe; (5) If you would like to see what is reminiscent of the Lion King, then head south of Live Oak to Mystic Jungle where you can see all of their amazing wild cats that normally you would only be able to see on safari;(6) Should you need anything, again, the town of Live Oak is just a 10 minute drive south of here wherein you’ll find just about everything you are looking for, including a Busy Bee for excellent bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities, Walmart Supercenter and Publix for groceries as well as just OK restaurants like Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Zaxby’s and a Waffle House, but for actual really good food, keep on heading south where you’ll find Big Wood BBQ & Grill, The 406 or Brown Lantern.

    Happy Camping!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

    Quiet, close to okefenokee wildlife refuge

    Located right across George Highway 23 from the entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this is easy access to the facilities at the refuge. Most sites are full hook up, several are pull through. There is a laundry, showers, a dog park, camp store and restaurant. This is a Good Sam park !

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Camping

    Remote wilderness camping

    The Okefenokee wildlife refuge has about 12 remote camping platforms located out in the swamp. They are only accessible by canoe or kayak. They offer no service except an elevated platform to keep you above the water and out of reach of alligators!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Laura S Walker State Park Campground

    Nice campground for a short stay.

    This is a nice State Park campground with about 50 sites. There are 2 pull through sites, and 2 full hook up sites. The rest are back in with water & electric. The sites are level b but there are done tight turns. Sites are also very close together, so very little privacy. There is a big lake with a swimming beach dispute signs everywhere warning of alligators! There is also a big picnic area with several shelters and. Playground, which includes some adult cardio equipment. The dog park is large, with two sections and grass. The showers and bathrooms are clean and modern. This is a convenient place for exploring Okefenokee Swamp. The private Swamp park is only 20 minutes away, and the National Wildlife Refuge is about an hour. Both offer boat tours of the swamp.

  • G F.
    Jun. 9, 2025

    Laura S Walker State Park Campground

    Nicely kept, not much to do

    The camping area is very small, with sites close to each other and no privacy (flat area, tall pines without vegetation between sites). Having said that, it was pretty quiet; mostly used by retirees. It has a cute dog park, with areas for large and small pups. It has clean bathrooms and washer dryer that accepts apple pay. Park has a tiny beach for its tiny lake. Unfortunately, the very small lake is used by jet skiers and ski boats so very loud and no good for swimming, paddling or fishing except really early or late in the day. Two short trails are cute with tortoises. The bugs are enthusiastic so if you’re not ready to bathe in DEET, you will pay the price. Good park to spend the night on the way somewhere.

  • Rob V.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2025

    wild adventures campground

    Wild adventures campground

    Nice campsites close to wild adventures within walking distance. Nice place to relax and some good ride roller coasters also hit the waterpark.


Guide to Fargo

Camping near Fargo, GA, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a lively campground, there are options that cater to all kinds of campers.

What to do:

  • Paddle the Suwannee River: At the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground, you can enjoy direct access to the river. One camper mentioned, "The major attraction here... is the direct access you’ll have to the historic Cypress tree-lined Suwannee River, which is nothing short of fantastic if you enjoy paddling a kayak or canoe."
  • Explore hiking trails: The Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground has several hiking trails. A visitor shared, "There’s much to do in the park. Several hiking trails. A nice boardwalk walk."
  • Visit the local wildlife: At Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground, you can take a sunset boat ride to see the local wildlife. One camper said, "Take the sunset boat ride…totally worth it!"

What campers like:

  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground. A reviewer noted, "Incredibly friendly staff, very close to Highway 10 making this spot very easy and quick to access."
  • Clean facilities: Clean bathrooms are a big plus at the Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "The bathroom/showers were individual units. They were very clean for a state park in the swamp!"
  • Secluded spots: Many campers enjoy the privacy offered at Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground. A visitor mentioned, "The campgrounds are well maintained and the people will try very hard to make sure that everyone is taken care of."

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes can be a nuisance: Campers at the Hog Pen Landing noted, "The mosquitoes were a little annoying right after sundown, but quickly left once we had a fire going."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Ocean Pond Campground, lack certain amenities. A camper pointed out, "No market, friendly service, level sites, wonderful stay."
  • Crowded on weekends: The Osceola National Forest Hog Pen Landing Campground can fill up quickly. One reviewer said, "Hog Pen is nice when it's empty but fills up fast on the weekends."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: At the Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground, families can find larger sites. A camper noted, "Sites 1-25 seem larger; you could get a bigger rig into them."
  • Plan for activities: The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground offers various activities. One visitor said, "There’s a dedicated disc golf course as well as endless miles of trails, perfect for hiking and biking."
  • Bring bug spray: Since mosquitoes can be an issue, especially in the evenings, it's wise to pack bug spray. A camper at Hog Pen Landing mentioned, "The mosquitoes were a little annoying right after sundown."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: RVers at the Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground found some sites challenging. A reviewer said, "Some of the sites are a challenge to back into."
  • Look for full hookups: The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground offers full hookups, which RVers appreciate. One camper noted, "For the RV crowd, Suwannee Music Park offers 20 / 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage hook-ups."
  • Be prepared for crowds: RVers should be aware that some campgrounds can get busy. A visitor at Ocean Pond Campground mentioned, "It depends on what time you come; some days it's nice and secluded and some days it's packed."

Camping near Fargo, GA, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Fargo, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Fargo, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 94 campgrounds and RV parks near Fargo, GA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Fargo, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fargo, GA is Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 34 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fargo, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Fargo, GA.