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Old Federal campground on Lake Lanier allows pets at all sites with water access. Most campsites provide waterfront locations with excellent views where campers can bring dogs while enjoying the lake. The campground features water and electric hookups for both tent and RV camping, with clean restrooms and a dump station available. Sites vary in size and shade coverage, with some directly on the water allowing boats to be beached nearby. Campers note that grounds are well-maintained with mowed grass areas suitable for pets, though no designated dog play areas exist.
Van Pugh South Campground offers additional pet-friendly camping near Flowery Branch with lakeside sites that accommodate pets. The campground provides water and 30-amp electric hookups at many sites, though no sewer connections are available. Pets must remain leashed throughout the camping areas. The elevated concrete pads at some sites provide good separation from the water's edge while still allowing easy lake access. Shady Grove, Bald Ridge Creek, and Duckett Mill campgrounds also welcome pets at dog-friendly campsites with similar amenities. The bathhouses are clean and well-maintained, with most campgrounds open seasonally from March through October or November, though some reviews mention strict rule enforcement regarding pets at certain locations.
"The host at the front office gave us a different spot that would be easier access to our 40ft 5th wheel. The view is fantastic. We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery."
"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."
from $20 - $240 / night
Check Availability"Our site was walking distance to the bathhouse, playground and swimming."
"Grounds were great with easy access to the lake."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Site 10 (on water) and 38 (next to playground."
"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!)"
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"It was a little longer walk to the water and when a camper was next to us we couldn’t see the lake. We already have our reservations for 2025 in the site we wanted."
"Our site was near access to walk-in camping (which did not turn out to be a problem since we set up facing the water) and a long walk to the bathroom, which was reasonably clean with hot shower but no"
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites."
"Bike trails , great for walking ur dogs , tons , of activities , great lake for fishing caught a huge bass there, nice and quite, my home away from home ,i feel safe and secure, front gates are lock"
from $27 - $275 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly."
"Almost all the sites have view of lake and many have access to the lake for swimming or paddle boarding or boating. Nice breeze off the lake. Will be back many times."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"This Georgia State Park is in Gainesville on the Chattahoochee where it meets up with Lake Lanier. It was very easy to get to from the Atlanta area. "
from $25 - $225 / night
Check Availability"Lived in Georgia my whole life and yet my first time to Stone Mountain was literally three years ago. Now we have an annual pass and go all the time."
"Extremely pet friendly, lakeside campsite"
from $44 - $65 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $63 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Lakes all around all the Hook ups, fire pits showers just about everything you need is here"
"The sites are all paved fairly large and level with most having great views of Lake Lanier. Some better views than others. Bathrooms and showers are always clean."
ScoutThey have plenty of pads for pull behinds or the fancy RV. Plenty of hookups for all your needs. 2 pools, weight room, live music, restaurant, bar, dog park, dog bath, and close to all local stores.
RangerThis campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake. They also offer bike rentals and putt putt course. There is a general store in the visitor center. There are hiking trails for the extreme hikers too that go into the mountains on the Appalachian trail. The campsites are pretty close together, but we had a premier spot that was larger and a pull-through. The bathrooms were clean, but old and dated. This is one of the oldest campgrounds in the state. They offer cottages and cabins for rent. There was a dog parking loud constantly that was so annoying. We have dogs and many people camping there did, but our dogs don’t bark constantly. I would say this isn’t the campgrounds fault, but this irresponsible pet owner was literally between two campground hosts. Had it continued late at night past 10pm we would have had to call someone. It’s hard to relax by the fire with a dog barking constantly. The campground needs to add more signage. People are driving around looking lost. Here’s the problem ... if you have an RV or camper and park in the RV spaces when you pull out on the far end to the right you cannot see the directional signs. We pulled to the right and it was a dead end at the cottages. It was very stressful trying to the turn around hauling a camper. People in the cottages told us we weren’t the only ones to pull down there and have to turn around. Lots of cars were turning around down there, but with a camper it’s a nightmare. I paid extra for a pullthrough only to deal with that nonsense at the start. I suggest adding a sign at the far right exit of parking lot that has directions. Add another sign that says “Cabins only - Dead End”. If our camper had been an inch longer we couldn’t have turned around. Not impressed by the swimming area at the beach.
ScoutThis Campground is amazing. The woman in the office is so nice and very helpful. They have workers escort you to your site to make sure everything is OK. The man who escorted us was very nice, and made sure we knew where everything was (even after being told at the office). I loved that. The grounds are super clean. There are walking trails, a lake, a beach, and they even have things for dogs! (Dog bath, dog beach, dog park, ect). I'd recommend this place 1,000 times over!!!
LegendWe stayed at Winding Waters Riverfront RV Resort for four nights after picking up our new 5th wheel toy hauler from Three Way Campers in Marietta to thoroughly test all of the RV's systems while remaining close to the dealership if any issues arose. We followed the emailed arrival instructions, checked in quickly, and were escorted to pull-through Site 89 with full hookups. The staff was friendly, service-oriented, and very accommodating throughout our stay. We spent our first night in the pull-through before moving to a river-view back-in site. The staff initially suggested Site 190, but after we noticed it had very little yard space, they happily moved us to Site 193, which better suited our needs. The resort offers several unsecured Wi-Fi networks; we selected the strongest signal and averaged 82 Mbps download and 9 Mbps upload. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, and our T-Mobile Home Internet worked well. We didn't bring Starlink on this trip, but with very few trees throughout the main campground, it should perform well in most sites. The pull-through sites are better spaced than many campgrounds of this type, although we still wouldn't describe them as spacious. We appreciated the PVC chairs and round tables found at many sites instead of the typical picnic table, and there are five"Paw Pen" pull-through sites with private fenced pet areas. The nearby dog park consists of two small fenced runs that are adequate for potty breaks but not really large enough to throw a ball. Although the water park and numerous family-oriented amenities are not typically what we look for in a campground, Winding Waters was an excellent place to shake down our new rig.
GuideLived in Georgia my whole life and yet my first time to Stone Mountain was literally three years ago. Now we have an annual pass and go all the time. This place is world renowned for its fireworks and laser show but you have to go off the pavement to truly fall in love with Stone Mountain! This place is great for everyone. I mean everyone, from free runners to hikers and all you folk that like to “camp” in your RVs. Visit this place anytime of year and you will not be disappointed. Apparently it’s rated #1 as the best place to camp in Georgia. I’m more into the nature only kind of camping but that’s not everyone’s cup a tea. Stone Mountain has something for everyone.
GuideAwesome hiking. Extremely pet friendly, lakeside campsite
GuideSeveral options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have. Very clean camp grounds, if you don't mind a familes close by. Can set up next to the lake. Pet friendly and several children and families around. Ton of activities around stone mountain park.
ScoutWe are at spot 97 and was suppose to get 44. The host at the front office gave us a different spot that would be easier access to our 40ft 5th wheel. The view is fantastic. We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery. They are firm on making sure pet owners have their leash on and do not free roam. A lot of deer just walking around. Bathrooms are in good shape. We plan on staying a week. No Wi-Fi so we are using hotspots on our cells. We have Verizon and showing 2 bar LTE.
LegendWe arrived and had an easy check-in since this was our third stay at Talona Ridge, again to attend an RV rally. After check-in, we headed to pull-through buddy site H-25 with full hookups in the lower level of the campground, which had three levels total. The cement pad was plenty long enough to position the rig for the sewer connection at the back of the pad, while still allowing us to put the patio down and park our F450 fully on the site. Water pressure was solid at 55–60 psi. Since this was a newer RV park, there were not many mature trees yet, so satellite connectivity was not an issue. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars of 5G on T-Mobile, and we chose to use our T-Mobile Home Internet instead of Starlink, which delivered 70.1 Mbps download speeds. The campground WiFi was above average as well, testing at 64 Mbps download. There was a shower house with laundry near this site, equipped with two large washers and dryers, and the laundry app made the process convenient. We enjoyed the large dog park, along with plenty of additional areas to walk our pups. Talona Ridge had a lot to offer and remained one of our favorite campgrounds—it truly felt like a resort.
Lake Lanier campgrounds near Flowery Branch provide shoreline camping options at an elevation of 1,071 feet above sea level. The reservoir covers 38,000 acres with 692 miles of shoreline, creating numerous camping peninsulas and coves. Winter camping temperatures typically range from 30-55°F while summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity.
Hiking opportunities: Fort Yargo State Park offers multiple trail options for all skill levels. "We loved the hiking. Most of the trails are mixed mountain biking and hiking but when we were there, we only saw two mountain bikes. We took a picnic lunch with us and found one of the many picnic areas to have lunch and enjoy the lake views," notes Nancy W. from Fort Yargo State Park Campground.
Fishing access: Shoreline fishing spots abound along Lake Lanier's inlets. "We had a site on the lake. They vary in size, but most have easy access to the water. Bathrooms are well maintained as well," says Julie B. about Old Federal. Sites often include direct water access for bank fishing.
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings offer prime wildlife spotting opportunities. "We tent camped for about a week, wildlife especially deer was abundant. Playground was close to site. Area was huge and well spaced between sites," shares Shea D. about Shady Grove Campground. Many campers report seeing deer, raccoons, and various bird species.
Spacious waterfront sites: Most Lake Lanier campgrounds offer generous spacing between campsites. "This quiet campground is ten minutes from town. Most sites are on the water, tho the water is not easily accessible from the sites. The views are fabulous. There's a boat landing. Very well maintained. Most sites are secluded from neighbor. Several pull thrus. Deer and egrets and bluebirds," writes Nancy K. about Bald Ridge Creek.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses are regularly maintained at most Lake Lanier campgrounds. "The campground features all paved campsites so it would be tough camping in a tent (no way to stake your tent). The campground hosts were friendly and they kept the bath houses/laundry facilities spotless!" explains George & Patty C. about Don Carter State Park Campground.
Winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open year-round. "Nice to find a RV winter themed vacation spot," notes Alyson about Margaritaville. Winter camping offers less crowded conditions and opportunities to see more wildlife.
Alcohol policies: Alcohol regulations vary significantly between campgrounds. "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. We had a mandatory court appearance, turns out each ticket is $280.00," warns Rick B. about Shady Grove.
Reservation timing: Peak season requires booking months in advance. "I couldn't get this site for 2025. We will be in 21 for a week instead. I'll still be happy with anywhere we stay on Lake Lanier!" mentions Pam H. about Duckett Mill.
Site accessibility: Lake access varies greatly between sites and campgrounds. "Most of the sites are up a steep bank from the water, so it's a bit tricky to get a kayak in the water from camp, but it is doable," explains Dan R. about Duckett Mill. Research site-specific details when water access is important.
Playground locations: Choose sites near play areas for convenience with children. "Our site was walking distance to the bathhouse, playground and swimming," notes Ashley C. about Old Federal. Multiple campgrounds offer designated play areas for children.
Beach swimming areas: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated swimming beaches. "The beach is nice for the kids. Single dump station tends to line up on Sunday but I suppose that's part of the deal," mentions AR M. about Bald Ridge Creek. Beach areas typically include designated swimming boundaries.
Walk-in camping options: For families seeking more secluded experiences, consider walk-in sites. "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 than the campsites in the regular campground," recommends Amalia K.
Turning radius challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns for larger rigs. "After parking our 40ft 5th wheel, we realized where we needed to turn around was going to be tight. We practiced and discussed the best way to get out. When the time came we had a heck of a time getting the RV turned. It was so tight that the 5th wheel was only 1 inch from hitting the cab and the axels on the RV were in a bind," warns Pam H. about Old Federal.
Site selection for big rigs: Dog friendly campgrounds near Flowery Branch often have size limitations. "Our site was a tad bit small for our camper, large campers like motorhomes or fifth-wheels will not fit," cautions Cameron G. about Don Carter State Park. Call ahead to confirm site dimensions for larger RVs.
Grey water dumping options: Some campgrounds offer convenient grey water disposal. "Very quite and easy to utilize all amenities. Nice having grey tank connection at the sites," reports Brett D. about Don Carter State Park Campground.
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