Best Tent Camping near Grayson, GA

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Grayson and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt helps you find campsites with tent camping near Grayson. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Georgia tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Grayson, GA (19)

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    1. Shady Grove Campground

    22 Reviews
    54 Photos
    141 Saves
    Cumming, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier

    • Phone Service
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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Yurts
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    2. Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    121 Photos
    265 Saves
    Lithia Springs, Georgia

    Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      4. James Shackleford Memorial Park

      1 Review
      14 Saves
      Auburn, Georgia

      This park is located at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Appalachee Church Road and was newly dedicated for the late Council member James Shackelford. Before its dedication and reopening, the park was renovated by Scout Troop 774. This park offers camping areas with shelters, and a beautiful nature trail that circles the park.

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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
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      Camper-submitted photo from Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

      5. Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

      2 Reviews
      2 Photos
      6 Saves
      Cumming, Georgia

      Overview

      Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.

      The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 7.5 million people come to visit.

      Natural Features:

      Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity.

      Recreation:

      Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking.

      Facilities:

      Bolding Mill Park offers access to a designated swim beach and the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail. The park also offers a basketball court, soccer field, playground, picnic areas and restrooms.

      Nearby Attractions:

      Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks, and Lake Lanier Islands.

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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
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      6. Laurel Park

      4 Reviews
      4 Photos
      19 Saves
      Gainesville, Georgia
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        7. Hembree Park Campground

        2 Reviews
        9 Saves
        Roswell, Georgia

        The Hembree Park Campsite offers an area for individuals or groups to gather and enjoy nature within the safe environment of a City Park. The site can be used by individuals, families, civic groups, etc. The grounds include an open grass area, fire ring with log seating, 2 picnic tables, and 11 tent pads.

        There are no water/electrical hookups, or firewood on-site.

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        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
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            10. Upper Overlook Shelters (GA)

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            Sugar Hill, Georgia

            Overview

            Upper Overlook Park lies just south of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.

            The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, over 7.5 million people come to visit.

            Natural Features:

            Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity.

            Recreation:

            Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking.

            Facilities:

            Lanier Park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms.

            Nearby Attractions:

            Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks, and Lake Lanier Islands.

            • Reservable
            • ADA Access
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          Recent Tent Reviews in Grayson

          826 Reviews of 19 Grayson Campgrounds


          • Jeff E.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Red Top Mountain State Park Campground
            Nov. 18, 2024

            Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

            Beautiful Lake Views - Near Atlanta and I-75

            Red Top Mountain State Park is beautiful and Lake Allatoona is large.  Campsite 50 is a premium tent only walk-in site (a few dollars more).  It sits on a point that sticks out in the lake.  There is no shade or tree cover, so it's not "private".  There are 3 other sites near by on the walk-in area and there are no boundaries or barriers between so your neighbors are in full view.  There is no electric near the tent pad, the electric pole is 150+ feet away near the parking area.  You probably could run 175 feet of electric extension cord... but it would have to run past the three other sites... so don't plan for electric.  There is water right by the pad with a ton of pressure.  The tent pad was large but extremely hard to drive tent stakes into... smaller stakes worked better.  The bathhouse was an uphill hike probably 300 ft away but was modern and clean with hot showers and good water pressure.  The park is clean and scenic.  The staff is very courteous, friendly and helpful.  There are plenty of opportunities to hike, fish and boat.

            This park is about 30-40 minutes outside of Atlanta right off of I-75.  If you are in a tent... you will hear I-75 traffic all night so keep in mind, that while it looks like country, you are not deep in nature... the drone of the highway will remind you.  There is a train that blows its whistle that will wake you up 3 times each night and also remind you that you are not deep in the woods.  The winding roads through the park outside the campground also seemed to be very popular with motorcyclists who like loud pipes.

            The name Red Top Mountain is derived from the red soil in the area that was popular for the mining of abundant iron ore.  But don't look for "mountains" here... you have to travel further north for more dramatic elevation.  

            Overall, a nice park, pretty scenery but not as secluded, quiet and relaxing as expected for tent camping.

          • Michael T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Panola Mountain State Park Campground
            Nov. 13, 2024

            Panola Mountain State Park Campground

            Everything as promised

            We did an overnighter to check this out after doing a separate hike on the primary trails from the other side of the park in the morning. 

            Getting to the campsite was simple enough and it is the quoted 3/4 mile walk in. It was great to see some families utilizing the space. There is good cell reception (T-Mobile)

            Very peaceful and even had the sounds of a vibrant coyote pack.

          • Tia K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Victoria Campground
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Victoria Campground

            Peaceful spot

            Easy access to the lake for paddleboarding; lot was close enough to paddle 1/2 mile to day use area/marina restaurant. Nicely shaded and good proximity to restrooms.

          • Tia K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sweetwater Campground
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Sweetwater Campground

            Shaded and spacious

            Easy access to Lake Alatoona with good views, minimal shade and access area was swampy on my lot but manageable. Water surprisingly chilly in summer from the Etowah River.

          • Michael T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground
            Oct. 18, 2024

            Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground

            A quiet oasis away from RVs

            There's only limited camping here. There's several yurts and 5 walk-in tent sites. Yes, some of the reviews here are confusing this park with another. There's NO RV or TRAILER camping here. 

            The Yurts look awesome but do attract gaggles of families so be warned that if you're looking for a quiet get away then you may find yourself in the middle of a large family reunion that has no care for other campers. 

            The camping is isolated from the bustling 'core' of the park too. That's a nice change from other parks in the area. But you will also need to drive to the trailheads more than likely so take that into consideration when packing etc. 

            The tent sites run a little parallel to each other. I didn't go any look at the lake views from 5 at the back but expected it to be partial if that. Site 1 and 2 would be my first choice when I go back.

            There is also full cell reception given its proximity to Atlanta.

            Update: - Something else to know is that the visitor center called for 'check in' before we arrived and organized a wood drop off service.

          • Allen S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Red Top Mountain State Park Campground
            Oct. 12, 2024

            Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

            Beautiful campground with a couple of issues

            Recently stayed a couple of nights and was mostly impressed with the state park. I’m a tent camper but if I had an RV or trailer, I would definitely have trouble getting into my site (78). Many of the other sites I saw would have similar problems for trailer campers, as well. The park is in close proximity to I-75, so I could hear the distant sound of big rigs and the occasional police sirens. There is also railroad tracks somewhere that are close enough to hear train whistles in the wee hours of the morning. But the scenery of Lake Alatoona was beautiful and the staff I dealt with were all friendly and helpful. The bathroom facilities I used were very clean.

          • Kris
            Camper-submitted photo from Atlanta West Campground
            Oct. 12, 2024

            Atlanta West Campground

            Great place

            The campsite's proximity to I-20 makes it super convenient to get to. It's a great spot for a quick trip or a longer stay, and the friendly seasonal campers really add to the community vibe. By the way, I just bought a camper with the help of radiant credit union customer service. Their customer service was so helpful in sorting out the financial side of things, which means I can now enjoy camping trips to places like Atlanta West Campground hassle-free!

          • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
            Oct. 2, 2024

            Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

            Beautiful Trees with a cool breeze

            This place was great. We arrived after hours and spoke with the camp host he told us we can pay online or in the morning. We drove all day in the sun and due to hurricane Helene aftermath we were limited on where to stay. It was nice to pull in and it be nice and cool with the trees. The stars popped out at night and could be seen through the tree tops. Showers were hot.

          • Michael T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Indian Springs State Park Campground
            Sep. 23, 2024

            Indian Springs State Park Campground

            More than expected...unfortunate noise pollution

            This is a little gem of a state park. Indian Springs State park has a lot to offer. The camp sites are the other side of the lake from the group and public shelters/picnic areas etc so you feel away from everything. The park offers a museum, trails, kayak rentals and more. 

            The multi-purpose hike connects to the Dauset Nature Center trails and is worth taking the extra mile or so, at least, to go visit the nature center. The hike is rated as quite hard on All Trails and similar apps but, in reality, is fine for most levels. I am recovering from a back injury and this was my first 5+ mile hike in years. It was more than manageable. 

            One downside of the parks location is that you are close to Jackson and neighboring towns. There were some noises (e.g. loud cars) that could be heard from our site at night. It wasn't constant or overly intrusive. The main complaint was that other humans in the park seemed to not have consideration for their camping neighbors and enjoyed driving golf carts around while playing music at full volume. That can happen anywhere though and maybe shouldn't be a 'negative' for the park. 

            The park is well kept, comfort stations are fine and staff very friendly and helpful.

          • b
            Camper-submitted photo from Parks Ferry Campground
            Sep. 4, 2024

            Parks Ferry Campground

            Will not go back

            While the camp hosts were very nice and the bathrooms were clean, that’s where the good ends. The sites are on top of each other in the inner loop and very much out of level. There is no place to dump trash in the campground. The only places were at the boat ramp and beach. Worst of all was the dump station was overflowing and could not be used when we were leaving.

          • Christine The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
            Aug. 26, 2024

            Don Carter State Park Campground

            Only a few campsites near the water

            Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have.

          • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mckinney Campground
            Aug. 22, 2024

            Mckinney Campground

            Quiet, scenic, serene

            We stayed at site 125 with a full view of the lake. We could watch the sunset & the sunrise each day and it was incredible. There is plenty of tree cover & wilderness surrounding you. Bath houses were decent (albeit a little outdated). Our spot had a pretty bad ant infestation & they ended up getting into our trailer, which I had to scour with spray, etc. But what can you do? Just bring some supplies in case. What we really liked about this campground is how natural the surroundings are. You're really immersed in the wooded area with a view of the beautiful lake & the sounds of birdsong, etc. Good campground for bikes as things are spread out (swimming beach, bathhouses). We would certainly come back!

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Duckett Mill
            Aug. 18, 2024

            Duckett Mill

            Nice and Quiet

            Nice campsites with water and electricity. 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.

          • Micah C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Tyler Hunt Camp
            Aug. 12, 2024

            Tyler Hunt Camp

            Secluded Until It Wasn’t

            I enjoyed my stay here during the day, but things changed after dark. There were old weedeaters scattered in the weeds, along with grills and other items that seemed to have been tossed into the woods. I initially brushed it off and didn't think much of it. I was the only one camping at this site. As night fell, I began preparing for bed, but I noticed vehicles coming and going—at least three within an hour. Around 10 PM, a few Mustangs pulled up and sat for about 45 minutes. Feeling uneasy about the situation, I decided to pack up and leave. After sharing my experience with a few friends, many of them expressed their own concerns about this location. I give it 3 stars for the beauty and peacefulness... until nightfall.

          • Nik J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bolding Mill
            Aug. 12, 2024

            Bolding Mill

            Nice place to stay

            We stayed in site 7 and we really enjoyed it. The site was clean and the pad was very level.

            We had a minor issue popping the 30amp breaker but switched over to the 50 amp adapter and all worked fine.

            Didn’t use the bath house but I did go check them out and they looked clean.

            I would caution big rigs on the first loop (sites 2 - 9) the loop at the back is pretty tight. We did fine with our 28’ TT but anyone over 30’ might want to consider the other loops.

            Driving through and looking at the other sites some of the picnic areas need to be reworked or at the very least mowed and weeded. If it wasn’t for that sort of stuff I would give it 5 stars.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Ocmulgee River Camp
            Aug. 4, 2024

            Ocmulgee River Camp

            Gorgeous site, trails a little rough

            Beautiful campsite, just a few neighbors, tons of flat space and a few fire pits. There are hunters around and we heard a good deal of shots. Saw some deer on a walk. It was quite hot but surprisingly not that buggy.

          • Angela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain Park Campground
            Jul. 11, 2024

            Stone Mountain Park Campground

            Safari tent

            Tons of things to do train rides, gondola ride to the top, hiking and fireworks. Stayed in a safari tent a little worn down with duck tape on the screen. However, clean bathroom/showers and fun pool. A couple of crazy squirrels visit us every morning.

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from Gatewood Park Campground
            Jun. 24, 2024

            Gatewood Park Campground

            Don't

            This place was a nightmare. I booked primitive site #4, that whole site is on a hill, the only flat place is where you park, and that's not really flat either. Needless to say it was difficult to set anything up; tents, food, games, etc... The campsites at this campground are very close together, and unfortunately our neighbors were very inconsiderate blasting country music all night long, they literally pulled an all-nighter, no joke, even after my wife and I asked them to turn the concert down at 3:30am, they got silent for about 1 to 2 minutes, and then started it right back up. The lake area where you swim is pretty gross, there are tons of people in a relatively small area, and pontoon boats pull right up to where the rope is that contains the swim area and cook out on their grills smoking out the swim area while idling petrol fumes and exhaust in to the water. We did manage to have some fun with making a fire, and although the lake was disgusting, it did feel good because it was 100 degrees outside. We decided to pack up and leave a day early, it was that bad. Find another campground to go to, or change your dates of your trip to avoid this place, do whatever you need to do to not end up here.

          • Greg S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Victoria Campground
            Jun. 18, 2024

            Victoria Campground

            4.7 stars

            This is a smaller COE campground than most we have stayed at, which is nice in a way. The playground and beach were never crowded, and it was pretty quiet with the exception of the boat traffic. The campground is right next to a public boat ramp, beach, marina, and restaurant. It's super convenient but not as quiet as some other COE places. We loved it because we brought our boat and tied it up by our site. The sites are not huge but plenty big, and there are many great waterfront spots. Ours was nice for swimming with clean water and a nice drop-off. It is a mixed bag in terms of privacy. While there was plenty of space between us and our neighbors, the sites were laid out so that even with our campers hooked up, we could always see each other. Took away slightly from the experience, but it was still a very fun place. We will go back next summer. I think that 22 is the best spot, followed by the waterfront pull-through spots on the cove.

          • Jeanne P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sweetwater Campground
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Sweetwater Campground

            No rules enforcement

            Loud music loud voices bright lights generators used on tent site. Party to 2 am. No rules enforced even when you complain to the host. Then this is the place for you. You can get away with whatever you want. Expect No sleep!!

          • Katrina P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Duckett Mill
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Duckett Mill

            Beautiful camping

            My family and I camped here for the weekend. Our campsite was beautiful and level. We could easily accommodate our pop-up camper and a 4-person tent with room to spare! My son was able to play and explore. My only critic would be that we were a little let down at the condition of the beach and that there was no playground when there was one listed on the grounds map. We will definitely be returning nonetheless.



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