Best Campgrounds near Fort Gaines, GA

Join the fun near Fort Gaines. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Fort Gaines. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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Best Camping Sites Near Fort Gaines, Georgia (50)

    1. Cotton Hill

    15 Reviews
    Fort Gaines, GA
    4 miles
    Website

    $24 - $56 / night

    "Staff-Helpful Location-Ft Gaines, GA Site-97/98 nicely shaded with lake access 20 steps away. Amenities-clean bathrooms, water, electric close by."

    "We stayed in site # 81 it had full hook up and was on the water/lake. It's a big site and a quiet campground."

    2. Hardridge Creek Campground

    10 Reviews
    Fort Gaines, AL
    3 miles
    Website

    $26 - $52 / night

    "We recently spent five nights at another Army Corps of Engineers campground, Hardridge Creek Campground located near Abbeville, Alabama. This is one of four COE campgrounds on the Walter F."

    "Quiet and peaceful COE campground on Lake Eufala. Our site was on Pirates Cove loop, right on the lake. We had water views from both sides of the site, and thick forest on a third side."

    3. Kolomoki Mounds State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Bluffton, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 724-2150

    $32 - $40 / night

    "As with all of the Georgia State Park , this was a nice, quiet campground. The lake was beautiful and if you’re looking for solitude, this is the place."

    "Small campground with a short walk to the beach and day use area. Playgrounds and mini golf for the kids and a variety of walking trails."

    4. COE Walter F George Lake White Oak Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Eufaula, AL
    12 miles
    Website

    $26 - $52 / night

    "People walk to and fro other sites on the ‘beach’ that’s behind us."

    "White Oak Creek Campground, is in Alabama.....I obviously missed the State Sign when I crossed the border;)

    This was a quiet, low populated area when we traveled through."

    5. Providence Canyon State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Omaha, GA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 838-6870

    $12 - $85 / night

    "We were skeptical as the area is sometimes referred to as Georgia's little grand canyon. I still have a problem with that comparison but what a great place to visit."

    "Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin, GA

    https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon 

    Providence Canyon State Park is tucked away in the southwest corner of Georgia...but offers a surprising beauty"

    6. White Oak Pastures

    1 Review
    Bluffton, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (229) 641-2081

    $49 - $259 / night

    7. Kelley's RV and Mobile Home Park

    1 Review
    Eufaula, AL
    14 miles
    +1 (334) 750-2273

    "You are about 2 miles away from the Lake Eufaula, and it has no playgrounds or any other extras at this facility. This is designed more for long-term living and not just daily or weekly camping."

    8. Lake Eufaula Campground

    8 Reviews
    Eufaula, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 687-4425

    "Great location next to town and the owners were very accommodating."

    "Better,,,,the site was beautiful rt on the lake,,,very large sites can’t say enough good about the campground...beautiful area.."

    9. City Limits RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Bluffton, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (844) 310-0934

    "  This nice, new RV Park is located in quaint Cuthbert, GA and offers nearby access to good hunting & fishing and hiking/trail running at Providence Canyon."

    10. Lakepoint Resort State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Keystone Lake, AL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 687-6026

    "Currently they have some sites closed for social distancing procedures. They have multiple little walking trails and great views of the lake."

    "Providence Canyon and the Kolomoki Mounds State Parks in Georgia are an easy drive and worth the trip."

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Recent Reviews near Fort Gaines, GA

216 Reviews of 50 Fort Gaines Campgrounds


  • Rae W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Rood Creek Park Camping

    Perfect Spot

    Perfect camp spot. Drove a dirt road through farmland about a mile or so and took a left at the end towards the campground. Only one other campsite taken. Each site has a trash can and a picnic table. It was awesome. Had my own bathroom setup, so didn’t check theirs out, but they have a small facility. We did see a small gator in the creek. Woke up to fog on the water. It was beautiful!

    Also had 1-2 bars of service with T Mobile.

  • Kyle I.
    May. 25, 2025

    Lakepoint Resort State Park Campground

    Memorial Day weekend

    Lakepoint Campground is an absolute treasure! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how clean, well-maintained, and peaceful everything was. The campsites are spacious and thoughtfully laid out, providing just the right amount of privacy while still feeling connected to the natural surroundings.

    The lake views are breathtaking—perfect for early morning coffee or a sunset stroll. We enjoyed fishing, biking, and just soaking in the beauty of the area. The trails are well-marked and offer a great variety for all skill levels. Plus, the wildlife sightings were a real treat—deer, birds, and even a curious raccoon or two!

    Restrooms and showers were clean and well-stocked, which is always a huge plus.

    Highly recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Rood Creek Park Camping

    Beautiful location for peace

    This was a beautiful and quiet spot to camp. The most awesome part was the price, free! There is a time limit, you can only camp for 14 days out of 30 unless you've contacted the Parks department and gotten permission for a longer stay before you arrive. We came in on a Tuesday and there was plenty of spaces available. 

    The park does have a number of local "regulars" who come out to enjoy the park on the weekends and some as part of their "monthly rotation" for camper living, they were nice folks. We stayed for our 2 weeks and it seemed that Thursdays were the busiest day as people were traveling through and ended up "overflowing" from the Florence Marina Campground that is just 5 min up the road.

    There is no water or power so it's definitely a "primitive camp" area and there is one permanent outhouse which they refill toilet paper in each Friday when they also pick up the trash from the camp trash cans. 

    We rented a JohnBoat, aka Dingy for the WestCoasters, for $35 for 4 hours from Florence Marina and so had use of their showers on that day. Eufaula has a few laundromats so we did our laundry there to get in and out efficiently. Next time we stay here I'll probably choose a laundry/shower day and rent a paid site from Florence for that day but not move my tent and just go use their shower and laundry facility (laundry does have a small cost per load). I also got ice and firewood a couple of times from Florence when I needed a restock and didn't want to go far.

  • Desmond F.
    Apr. 9, 2025

    Hardridge Creek Campground

    Awesome location

    Beautiful quiet relaxing clean courteous! What more can I say!

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Florence Marina State Park Campground

    Truck Camping with the family

    The camp sites are so close together which wasn’t good. Lots of people and no one respected others sites. At all hours they was walking through other peoples camping spots. There was about a dozen kids ages 5-10 that ran around til 10pm and was hiding in the bathrooms and showers being loud and making it a game. No parents in sight. So I didn’t get to shower til they finally stopped. The hosts are so sweet though and even showed us where the alligators are. Didn’t see any but it was cold. Greet laundry for a dollar!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 20, 2025

    Hardridge Creek Campground

    Large Sites, Quiet

    Pros: Large and spacious sites

    Two shower/bathroom stations with cheap laundry ($1.50 wash and $1.00 dry) which are clean

    Can get Amazon delivery

    Lots of waterfront sites

    Cons:

    Not a lot going on in the area

    Camp host uses loud diesel truck to go around every few hours

    Supposed to be 1,000 alligators AND they have swimming. I don’t get it lol

  • Don B.
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Rocky Bend Retreat

    Lovely site and campground on the Flint River

    Well-maintained campground with small cabins (some with AirConditioning) and RV sites. Friendly staff / owners. Easy access from Atlanta, Albany, and from Florida. Located on the Flint River. Very reasonably priced as well!

  • Joe R.
    Jan. 8, 2025

    Florence Marina State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    We stayed to go hiking over at Providence Canyon. It was a short ten minute drive. The staff and crew were all amazing, and sites easy with large pull thru access. Cell service spotty, but it’s camping. Amazing stay!


Guide to Fort Gaines

Camping near Fort Gaines, Georgia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore Providence Canyon State Park: Known as Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon," this park has stunning views and hiking trails. One visitor mentioned, "Overall, we had a good stay. But you do need to be an experienced tent camper" at the Providence Canyon State Park Campground.
  • Visit Florida Caverns State Park: This park features beautiful caverns and hiking trails. A camper shared, "Caverns and trails are a must. Campsite was nice and clean, and campground area is very friendly and quiet" at the Blue Hole Campground — Florida Caverns State Park.
  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds near Fort Gaines are located by lakes, making them perfect for fishing and boating. One reviewer noted, "Great COE campground on a beautiful lake for fishing and kayaking" at Cotton Hill.

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful landscapes. One camper at Kolomoki Mounds State Park Campground said, "This is a very clean and beautiful park that has plenty to keep you entertained!"
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are well-maintained. A visitor at Seminole State Park Campground mentioned, "Very clean bathrooms and showers."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Chehaw Park Campground offer fun for kids, with one reviewer stating, "Lots of activities, splash pad, zoo, giant playground!"

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Some areas have poor cell reception. A camper at Florence Marina State Park Campground noted, "Zero LTE for Verizon users. Texts weren't even coming through."
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for rain and mud, especially at places like Providence Canyon State Park Campground. One camper advised, "It is a little muddy in places, and when it rains, it is a bit difficult to drive out due to mud."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Rood Creek Park Camping mentioned, "I came in Thursday evening and most spots were full."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Campgrounds with Amenities: Look for places with playgrounds and clean facilities. One family enjoyed their stay at Seminole State Park Campground, saying, "Two great playgrounds for the kids and a wonderful 2-mile hiking trail through the woods."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities for kids. A camper at Chehaw Park Campground noted, "Folks come here to see the animals in the zoo, view wildlife, and/or walk or ride the trails."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Florida Caverns State Park mentioned, "The tour of the caverns was a lot of fun and very informative."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Walter F George Lake White Oak Creek Campground said, "Mostly water front sites that are clean but only have water and electric."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Rood Creek Park Camping noted, "Probably gets busy on weekends."
  • Bring Your Own Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Florence Marina State Park Campground mentioned, "We didn’t see a store for firewood and charcoal, so bring your own if you’ll need it."

Camping near Fort Gaines, Georgia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Fort Gaines, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Gaines, GA is Cotton Hill with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.

What parks are near Fort Gaines, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Fort Gaines, GA that allow camping, notably Walter F. George Lake and Keystone Lake.