7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Stone Mountain Park Campground and Fort Yargo State Park offer luxury glamping accommodations within driving distance of Flowery Branch, Georgia. Stone Mountain's glamping sites include yurts with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking the scenic lake. Fort Yargo provides recently added glamping tents with plush bedding, wood-burning stoves for climate control, and upscale furnishings. "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," noted one visitor about the glamping experience. Amicalola Falls State Park also features glamping tents with premium bedding and climate-controlled interiors. These eco-friendly accommodations blend outdoor immersion with resort-style comfort, offering far more amenities than traditional camping while maintaining a connection to nature.
The glamping resorts near Flowery Branch provide easy access to numerous outdoor activities and attractions. Stone Mountain Park's glamping guests can explore hiking trails, fishing spots, and the park's famous mountain carving, all within walking distance of their accommodations. At Amicalola Falls, glampers enjoy proximity to the spectacular 729-foot waterfall and access to the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. "We stayed at the State park from June 6-9. There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents," shared one guest. Many glamping sites offer on-site amenities like fire pits with firewood provided, outdoor movie nights, and guided nature walks. Margaritaville's luxury canvas tents combine upscale accommodations with lakeside recreation on Lake Lanier, featuring boat rentals, swimming areas, and waterfront dining options. Most glamping locations remain open year-round, though spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for enjoying the blend of outdoor adventure and luxury accommodations.
"They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."
"Each camping spot has a decent amount of room including a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Spots are slightly uneven. There is easy access to the boat ramp and lake beach. The bathrooms are clean."
from $20 - $240 / night
"Nice view of lake when site across the lane isn't occupied. Restrooms/ showers cleaned and relatively maintained (1 shower curtain missing) , debris free paved lanes to all sites."
"Our sites have all been lake-side and very large with a paved drive. There is hiking around the shore line and lots of ducks in the lake to feed (Shh!)"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $36 / night
"Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."
"Water spouts are dropped around the sites and there is a bathhouse with showers and hot water accessible to all who camp there!"
Available this weekend
from $27 - $275 / night
"Really nice state park located at north end of Lake Lanier. Site 13 was great. Had woods and lake view. Paved pull through site with gravel pad for picnic and fire pit area."
"Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"
Available this weekend
from $25 - $225 / night
"Overall a nice and quite campground on Lake Lanier that’s not a COE campground. Easy to navigate and locate the sites. All have water views, picnic tables, fire pits, and grills."
"Decent spots, only thing is the Grill is part of the campfire ring and not separate"
"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."
from $44 - $65 / night
"We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The resort was immaculate. Would definitely go again!"
from $63 - $100 / night
"As for us we are avid hikers so we stuck to the trails. There are a few trails that interconnect so we hike for hours(which we loved). Although we did not camp we are definitely coming back to do so."
"On a peninsula this little gem on Lake Lanier, with wooded lots, is the perfect relaxation spot for RV & Tent campers."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $46 / night
"Be sure to find ALL the bathhouses! There is a newer one on the hill. Price with sr. Discount was great!"
"Its not far from civilization but you feel like you are far away from it when you drift to sleep on a starry night under pink moon on the water"
"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."
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
TravelerWelcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
TravelerWay too many rules to have to abide by. It’s not a day use area, so you HAVE to camp over night or else they threaten to ban you from all FoCo campsites. Normally not a big deal, but there was supposed to be rain during our visit and that had me paranoid. We camped out, the rain held off, it was nice. Then day 2, I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but I didn’t want to be banned from camping 🙄 so we stayed the night and packed up at 5:45am the next day. No coffee or chilling. I just wanted to get out of there! I love camping out in the wilderness…no rules, no stress, no people, no RVs. Just nature.
GuideVery large dispersed campsites along the White Oak Gap Road. Very rugged road, AWD recommended but possible in some smaller vehicles. Creek crossings in some areas. Access to Dukes Creek Trail and Raven Cliffs Trail towards bottom of road. Vault toilets near trailheads. Great for large groups, our party slept 8 tents and several hammocks and there was still plenty of space.
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
GuideCampsite was the perfect lake front spot for our dog’s last camping adventure with us. The resort felt super safe for 2 females traveling with their dog and all campsites and bathrooms were super clean.
RangerWe stayed on site #25 in early August but due to the elevation the weather was mild.
There were plenty of activities to keep us busy at the park and the staff was friendly and helpful.
One thing that surprised us and worth mentioning is that even though the park is massive, the campground appears to have been an afterthought as it, and the sites are generally very small. It would be nice to see them expand it and make the changes to increase the size of sites.
Also, as we have seen at other parks kids on e-bikes is becoming a real problem and safety concern. Young children, many not wearing helmets, continually racing around the campground with no regard for speed limits or traffic signs. It is a recipe for an injury or an unfortunate fatality.
Hopefully parks will begin addressing this issue.
RangerWe stayed at Site #45, and it quickly became one of our favorite campsites because it felt more like a wooded overlook, perched above the lake. The breeze coming off the water kept us comfortable enough to enjoy a campfire even on a hot August evening.
The site fit our 14x10 tent comfortably, but I wouldn’t recommend anything larger. There isn’t a true tent pad, and you’ll notice the slope while sleeping—but the view from inside the tent was priceless. We experienced a four-hour thunderstorm and didn’t have any standing water at our site afterward.
⚠️ The slope becomes much steeper near the shoreline, so I wouldn’t recommend this site for toddlers or anyone with mobility concerns.
🛝 Our 7-year-old loved fishing from the shoreline and thought the steep slope made the perfect slide to get back down to the water. Built-in slide + dirty shorts = happy camper. 😂
🔥 The site includes a clean fire ring with an adjustable cooking grate and a separate standing charcoal grill.
🦟 We didn’t have any issues with mosquitoes during our stay.
🚰 The shared water pump wasn’t working during our visit.
🚽 The bathhouse was spacious, clean, and only a short walk away.
🚗 A community wagon is parked near the bathhouse for campers to use when hauling gear between their vehicle and campsite. Loved that!
A few tips:
🪵 The Visitor Center sells $6 bundles of firewood and has a nice selection of souvenirs.
🐜 Plenty of flies and large ants, so keep your food put away and your tent zipped.
🪲 Cicadas were loud at night. I loved it, but our 7-year-old slept with his wireless headphones on. If you’re a light sleeper, you may want to pack earplugs if you’re camping here June-August.
🎣 We caught more bluegill fishing from our campsite than we did from the fishing dock.
🌅 If you’re looking for one of the best views in the campground and don’t mind sleeping on a slight incline, Site #45 is well worth considering.
Lakeside camping options abound within a 40-mile radius of Flowery Branch, Georgia. Located on the shores of Lake Lanier at an elevation of 1,240 feet, the area experiences mild temperatures ranging from 51°F in winter to 89°F in summer. Most campgrounds remain open from March through November, with limited year-round options available during the winter months.
Fishing from your campsite: Many sites at Bald Ridge Creek provide direct lake access. "Two times had nice lake proximity/view. Beach is nice for the kids. Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," notes one visitor who enjoyed multiple stays from August through October.
Paddle to islands: Lake Lanier features numerous small islands accessible by kayak or canoe from Shady Grove Campground. "We like to kayak to islands, collect rocks and take lots of pictures. Water is warm, a little muddy by shore but clear as you get further out," explains one camper.
Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk offer prime deer-watching opportunities, especially in the wooded areas. "A lot of deer just walking around. Bathrooms are in good shape. We have Verizon and showing 2 bar LTE," reports one Shady Grove camper who spotted numerous deer from their campsite.
Hiking trails: Both paved and natural surface trails wind through the area's parks. One camper at Fort Yargo State Park shared, "If you're like me and appreciate a bit of privacy when camping, the walk-in campsites at Fort Yargo are the place to go. Just a short 1-2 minutes walk from your car and bathrooms, but you feel much more secluded."
Spacious waterfront sites: Campers consistently mention the generous spacing between sites with lake views. "Very shaded sites with many being waterfront. We were in site 15, 14, and my parents used the Georgia glamping company in site 16," explains one visitor to Shady Grove Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses. A River Forks camper noted, "The restroom and shower facilities were clean. Plenty of hot water. Gave it 4 stars only because I thought the swim beach could have been more clear of stuff that washed up."
Walk-in camping options: For those seeking more seclusion than standard campsites provide, walk-in options offer increased privacy. "The 12 walk-in sites are waterfront to the lake - perfect for kayaking or paddle boarding. If you want privacy, but don't want to 'hike-in' all your camping gear, I highly recommend these sites!" shares a Fort Yargo camper.
Variety of accommodation types: Beyond traditional tent and RV camping, luxury glamping near Flowery Branch offers upscale options. A visitor to Margaritaville reports, "We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill. I was most excited about drink cart every evening!"
Alcohol policies vary: Rules regarding alcohol consumption differ significantly between campgrounds. One Shady Grove visitor cautioned, "Nice campground. If you enjoy having a beer while camping don't come here. Beautiful day, beer in a solo cup playing cards with my wife at a picnic table. We were not making noise, nobody complained about us. Ranger pulls up and gave us both tickets."
Site selection matters: Not all sites accommodate larger RVs or provide level parking. A visitor to Amicalola Falls State Park advised, "We have a 27' airstream and there are a couple campsites that are hard to get into. Number 18 does not look hard, but the layout is very difficult to get into. The bend halfway into the campground would be extremely difficult with much bigger than 27' camper."
Reservation timing: Weekends fill quickly, especially during summer months. "We visited in late April and could only find a campsite during the week. Despite Covid-19, the park was open for day-use and overnight guests," noted a Fort Yargo visitor.
Weather considerations: Summer heat can be intense, particularly at newer campgrounds with limited shade. One Don Carter State Park camper explained, "Now, the ASPHALT is part of the reason for the review's title, coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being. Once the canopy fills out, it will be shady."
Beach access: Lake swimming areas provide kid-friendly recreation. A River Forks camper shared, "Great for lake fun and relaxing days. Plenty of access and views of Lake Lanier. We've camped here multiple and it's never let us down."
Playground proximity: Select sites near play areas to minimize walking distance for children. "There is a nice playground that is walking distance from our favorite camp sites that the kids really love," mentioned one Shady Grove visitor.
Safety near water: Choose campsites appropriate for your children's ages, particularly with lakefront locations. One camper noted, "We went for one night, arrived later than expected and it was cold out. Our daughter was only 1.5 years old and we had a hard time keeping her away from the rock that lead in to the lake. It was not a great site for little kids but had an amazing view."
Nature discovery opportunities: The region's diverse ecosystem offers educational experiences. A camper at Don Carter State Park shared, "I went to Don Carter mid week after a holiday and the place was pretty empty. I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones."
Leveling challenges: Many sites require blocks or leveling equipment. "The only reason for the 4 stars is our site was not level, took some work to level our rig. Also our site needed a little TLC," reported one Bald Ridge Creek visitor.
Hookup locations: Some sites have utilities positioned inconveniently. A River Forks camper advised, "Some have hookups on the opposite side of camper. No sewer connection but park does have a dump station."
Access limitations: Steep roads and tight turns can challenge larger rigs. "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," noted an Amicalola Falls visitor.
Glamping alternatives: For those seeking RV comforts without owning an RV, luxury glamping options near Flowery Branch provide similar amenities. "This place is beautiful! Well maintained, and had plenty to do for everyone," shared a Margaritaville visitor about their glamping experience.
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