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Cotton Hill Campground allows pets at all waterfront sites with full hookups for RVs and tent campers. Most sites feature concrete pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and dedicated hook posts for hanging pet items. The campground offers a dedicated dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, while leashed pets are welcome on the two walking trails throughout the property. Hardridge Creek Campground similarly welcomes pets with spacious sites that provide enough room for pets to relax without encroaching on neighboring campers. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regular maintenance to minimize pest issues, though some visitors have reported ant problems requiring preventative measures.
Lake Eufaula's shoreline provides excellent opportunities for pets to splash and play, though owners should be aware of alligator warnings posted in some swimming areas. The campgrounds feature crushed gravel tent sites that may require metal stakes and hammers for secure tent setup. Nearby Fort Gaines offers basic pet supplies at the Dollar General, while Eufaula (about 30 minutes away) provides more extensive pet services. The heavily wooded areas provide ample shade during summer months, which is especially beneficial for dogs sensitive to heat. Early morning wildlife viewing opportunities include deer sightings, bald eagles, and various waterbirds, making leisurely walks with leashed pets particularly rewarding.
"The sites are well spaced, most are water front and easy access to water or have water view. They have full hookups!! Great Verizon and AT&T signals."
"Staff-Helpful Location-Ft Gaines, GA Site-97/98 nicely shaded with lake access 20 steps away. Amenities-clean bathrooms, water, electric close by."
from $24 - $56 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $26 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $32 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Several dump stations as well as a dog park. Would like some more hiking trails."
"However, in the summer, I would imagine the water would be clogged with boats zooming around, and we would not find it so peaceful or enjoyable (but many others would). "
from $26 - $52 / night
Check Availability"Pets are welcomed and many people had theirs. So if your pet doesn’t like crowds or other pets it would be best to leave them home."
"We didn’t camp but we hiked around the rim it was really neat to see, the Canyon was formed from poor farming techniques! There were also a bunch of cats!"
from $12 - $85 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $259 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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.."
"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."
"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."
ScoutThe park has too much to list for amenities! Dog park, clean laundry facilities, camping, chalets, excellent pull thru's, boat rental, post access and MWR office, and more! Check website for eligibility
RangerThe sites are well spaced, most are water front and easy access to water or have water view. They have full hookups!! Great Verizon and AT&T signals. Some sites are at the beach if you have kids. Took fishing boat, kayak and Ebike. Has two walking trails, playground, large dog park, fish cleaning station and huge beach. Bathrooms are very clean and large and hot water in the wintertime and placed throughout the park. Also a nice laundry facility.Camp hosts were nice and helpful. Had full moon while here and the nice time was beautiful as well as fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Our two golden retrievers loved it. It is south of the nat line but no bugs or misquotes in January! We will be back.
LegendWe 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. George reservoir locally know as Lake Eufaula. We reserved our site online using the Recreation. gov application.
We arrived on a Thursday afternoon, check in times are after 4:00 PM. The reservation and check in process was painless, our paperwork was ready upon our arrival and COVID precautions were implemented and rigorously executed throughout. We reserved site 52 which is a beach front site which is large and included a private stairway down to the lakeside beach area. The site included 50/30/15 amp electrical, water, fire pit, picnic table, fire ring, BBQ and portable table. The site was completely level on a concrete pad. Very nice and well kept. There are several sites that include sewer connections on sites 55-77. This campground does close and lock the gate between 10PM and 7AM, there is no gate code and only emergency access is available through the park host. This is stressed during the check-in and in the provided information.
We really enjoyed this location but there are ants at this park as is others in this region. If you do not take preemptive measures beforehand you will be affected. Everything that touches the ground is a conduit for their access, the tires, leveling jacks, tongue jack, power cord and the water hose are their tools for finding a way. Even something as simple as a tree branch touching the awning will prove a route.
The beach was very nice and included a swimming area with boundaries to prevent boats and jet skis from entering. The bathroom was clean and typical for its age. The closest town is Fort Gaines, Georgia, 3.5 miles away, there is a gas station and a Dollar General for there for basic supplies.
We used Verizon cell service and had good coverage for cell service and excellent data or LTE coverage. We were also able to receive about six channels of over the air TV on the antenna.
In summary; great park, well kept and managed. The sites are better than most and can provide accommodations for all types of rigs. The only negative was the ants but having read other reviews beforehand, we came prepared. Check it out if you are in the area. I’ve included a park map with information in the attached pictures.
LegendThe campground was easy to find, located right off US-231. We parked at the office to check in and were escorted to pull-through site 16 with full hookups. A couple of turns required attention, and entry into the site was a bit tight, but the maneuver was manageable with our setup. This is an older campground with mature trees throughout, so satellite service could be challenging depending on site location. We chose not to deploy Starlink since T-Mobile Home Internet performed well. Cell service showed 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Campground Wi-Fi tested at a respectable 40.1 Mbps download, which was sufficient for most online activities, though our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered faster speeds at 85.3 Mbps download. Some road and train noise was noticeable during our stay. Utilities were conveniently positioned near the middle of the long pad, and water pressure was solid at around 60 psi. The property features a large dog park and a pleasant pond with a walking path. The 1962 Nuclear Bomb Shelter, now used as a storm shelter, was an interesting feature worth checking out. Overall, this was a nice KOA stay, and we would return.
GuideStayed December 2019 for a long weekend. The sites are all very nice with fire ring, lantern pole, picnic table, small counter height table, and concrete pad for your camper or tents. Ample additional parking available. Bathrooms were well maintained. We stayed in the Oakwood loop. River Chase loop has the best playground. Staff were very friendly. Several dump stations as well as a dog park. Would like some more hiking trails.
TravelerWow. This park is phenomenal! It is so beautiful. The canyons are breathtaking and the staff is so helpful and friendly!
Pets are welcomed and many people had theirs. So if your pet doesn’t like crowds or other pets it would be best to leave them home. Also it’s a decent walk very steep and at times strenuous so elderly people or pets may want to stay at the top. (We slipped multiple times going down.)
Make sure you take a cash to get in the gate or you will have to go to the visitor center.
We plan to go back and camp but I believe you have to hike to the camp sites.
LegendMy seasonal five-star rating is based on being here in the offseason. There is just something about having a campsite right on the water that is so peaceful. However, in the summer, I would imagine the water would be clogged with boats zooming around, and we would not find it so peaceful or enjoyable (but many others would).
There are four sections to this 130-site campground: Mallard Point, Oakwood, Creek View, and River Chase. The only sites that are reservable are in the Oakwood and Creek View Sections. Only Mallard Point and Oakwood were open when we were there; I’m not sure if it was because of flooding or just low occupancy. Based on Elaine H’s review, we had reserved Site 50 in the Oakwood section for two nights and we were not disappointed. We were right on the water, which gave us a little concern after the host said the water was expected to rise (some of the sites had some water) but we didn’t have a problem. Not much separation/privacy between sites but most people were in RVs (didn’t see any tents). Each site has a large picnic table, fire ring, lantern hook, and food prep table.
Bathrooms were very clean AND heated, which was nice as the temperatures dipped below freezing at the end of February. Each section has laundry facilities ($1.50 each for wash/dry) The map showed two dump stations, one at the very end of the campground and one located in the Oakwood section but again, only the one in Oakwood was open when we were there. Sadly, no recycling.
There are two very short nature trails but no other hiking trails. There is a fenced-in dog park. If you are not a boater, there is not much to do but again, it was very peaceful at the end of February.
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It's a great place to camp for a night or stay long term.
GuideDefinitely worth a pit stop! We didn’t camp but we hiked around the rim it was really neat to see, the Canyon was formed from poor farming techniques! There were also a bunch of cats! We stopped here on the way back from Pine Mountain, GA
Lake Eufaula, spanning the Georgia-Alabama border near Fort Gaines, features 640 miles of shoreline with abundant wildlife including bald eagles, deer, and alligators. Campgrounds in this region sit at approximately 190 feet elevation with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Winter camping offers milder conditions with temperatures ranging 40-60°F, making it popular for year-round outdoor recreation.
Explore Providence Canyon: Located about 17 miles from Fort Gaines, Providence Canyon State Park offers unique hiking experiences through Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." A camper noted: "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. George reservoir locally know as Lake Eufaula... We used Hardridge Creek as a base to explore [the area]" including Providence Canyon.
Kayaking on Lake Eufaula: The lake provides excellent paddling opportunities with multiple launch points at Hardridge Creek Campground. "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... We kept the kayak near the lake & launched it right there," shares a visitor.
Visit historic sites: The region offers several cultural attractions within driving distance. At Kolomoki Mounds State Park Campground, "The mounds are impressive. Lots of history... There is not a lot to do in the area, but we were able to relax and enjoy some quiet time," explains one reviewer who appreciated the archaeological significance.
Spacious waterfront sites: White Oak Creek Campground offers premium lakeside camping. "Sites 38-45 are probably the best in the park. I love these. Less water access but the best view and a launch point near by for boats and kayaks," recommends one visitor who carefully scouted the best locations.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain excellent bathhouses. At Cotton Hill, one camper noted: "I really appreciated having the separate tent area, which always makes for a quieter camp. The sites are right on the water and have a nice breeze... A bit of a trek to the restroom (but also made the tent site area quieter from the rest of the campground, which is quite large)."
Seasonal variety: Wildlife viewing changes throughout the year. A visitor to Lakepoint Resort State Park observed: "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!"
Insect considerations: Prepare for seasonal bug activity. "This seems like a party campground. People have their boats tied up almost to what would be considered our site... Not a breeze at all. Nothing to ride our bikes to. Water is really warm and has a funky bottom to it," reports a summer visitor to White Oak Creek Campground.
Limited services in rural areas: The closest shopping options require planning. In Cuthbert, City Limits RV Resort offers basic amenities with "a store right across the street that has cheap fuel, propane and groceries along with fishing & hunting supplies. This park is brand new and has lots of small oak & magnolia trees planted that will be absolutely beautiful once grown up a bit."
Water level variations: Lake conditions change seasonally. At Hardridge Creek, "Beautiful quiet relaxing clean courteous! What more can I say!" exclaimed one visitor, while another noted "Supposed to be 1,000 alligators AND they have swimming. I don't get it lol." Always check posted warnings before water activities.
Swimming beaches: Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas. At Providence Canyon State Park Campground, "The park trails provide views of the canyons from the rim trail (stay behind fences) and you can also explore the deepest canyons... There is usually a layer of water along the trail, where the water table is just below the surface," which can be messy but fun for children.
Playground access: Lakepoint Resort State Park Campground offers recreational facilities for children. "Safe for kids to ride around on bikes for hours. Site are big and the one we were at backed up on woods. Great view of the lake and sunset. Lots of beautiful space to explore in the park, even in the chilly weather," notes a winter visitor.
Educational opportunities: Incorporate learning into camping trips. At Kolomoki Mounds, a visitor shared: "The campground is part of a state park and the site of the Kolomoki Mounds which were neat. They have a museum and the building is built into the side of a partially excavated mound which was really cool. They also have a replica of a hut/dwelling like the ones that the previous Native Americans would have inhabited."
Leveling challenges: Some sites require additional preparation. "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. The price is right with a National Park Pass we paid $13.00 a night, had a picnic table and a fire pit," notes a Cotton Hill visitor, highlighting the value for those with discount passes.
Drainage concerns: Consider site selection during rainy periods. A visitor to Hardridge Creek warned: "We arrived after a rain storm and the site had not been cleaned since the last campers, but it only took a few minutes for us to tidy up. Our loop did not have a bathhouse but is between the 2 other ones, 4 minutes walk so not a big deal."
Access routes: Roads to some campgrounds have limitations. City Limits RV Resort is described as "Perfect for a stop over between destinations. Owner is very nice and available. Liked the shelter," though rated only 2 stars by one visitor, suggesting it's better for overnight stays than extended camping with pets near Fort Gaines, Georgia.
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