Top Tent Camping near Grayson, GA

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Best Tent Sites Near Grayson, GA (19)

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    1. Shady Grove Campground

    22 Reviews
    54 Photos
    141 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Yurts
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    2. Sweetwater Creek State Park

    28 Reviews
    121 Photos
    263 Saves

    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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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      5. Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)

      2 Reviews
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      6 Saves

      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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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      6. Laurel Park

      4 Reviews
      4 Photos
      19 Saves
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        7. Hembree Park Campground

        2 Reviews
        9 Saves

        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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            10. Upper Overlook Shelters (Ga)

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            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

          824 Reviews of 19 Grayson Campgrounds


          • 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.

          • 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!

          • 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.

          • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from North Shore Landing
            Aug. 12, 2024

            North Shore Landing

            Beautiful sunset over the lake easy to access love the train theme

            Beautiful location with a train themed well organized and super helpful staff. Tiered topography lends to beautiful lake and sunset views Used showers and laundry and both were great

          • 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.

          • Nik J.
            Camper-submitted photo from High Falls State Park
            Aug. 6, 2024

            High Falls State Park

            Nice place to get away

            We really enjoyed staying at High Falls. Most of the RV sites were spaced well apart and the amenities were clean.

          • 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.

          • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from North Shore Landing
            Jul. 3, 2024

            North Shore Landing

            Camground is now a KOA

            On my way back from Florida to the NC mountains, I spent a night at the KOA campground on Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA. I was in a full hook-up pull-through site#44. As you can see from the photos, the campground is right on the lake and has many campsites. The campground staff was accommodating during check-in and when getting to my site. However, the campground itself is pretty worn. Roads are poor. Decking at sites needs repair. At $108.90, for one night, there is little reinvestment in the campground grounds and facilities. The local area is proliferating with many upscale homes and businesses. I expected a more updated set of facilities. Site#44 has a lake view, which is nice, but it is one of 3 sites butted up end to end on the side of the road, with the site to my left currently unusable with some repair work going on. The site has a sizeable two-tier deck, grill, and firepit, but it had not been cleaned off in some time, with chairs and tree debris strewn around. I would skip this campground if I were back in the area.

          • 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.

          • L
            Camper-submitted photo from Old Federal
            May. 20, 2024

            Old Federal

            Family getaway

            Been going here since I was a kid and now I take my kids every year. It’s quiet but it could use more campsites with a beach area and maybe updated bathrooms. Still love it though

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Russell Recreation Area
            Apr. 22, 2024

            Lake Russell Recreation Area

            Natural beauty

            This was my second time here and I wasn’t a huge fan of this site. Otherwise, beautiful campground with lots of shade and plenty of trails. Limited to no service out here.

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Shady Grove Campground
            Apr. 22, 2024

            Shady Grove Campground

            Deer everywhere!

            This is a very well maintained and popular campground on Lanier. I’ve come here since I was a kid. Tent sites are down some stairs, keep that in mind.

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Russell Recreation Area
            Apr. 22, 2024

            Lake Russell Recreation Area

            Disconnect for the weekend

            I love this campground! It feels pretty secluded from the city because of the long drive in. Beautiful sites and plenty of trails nearby. My friend and I brought our hammocks and enjoyed a very peaceful weekend.

          • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Payne Campground
            Apr. 21, 2024

            Payne Campground

            Nice campground, missing some amenities

            This campground is full of beautiful lakeside sites! Many are well-spaced, but some are close together. We camped with our van in one of the tent sites because the rv sites were full.

            The drawbacks are that the bathhouse is pretty old and FAR from most of the sites and there aren’t any hiking trails. But this place is great if you love boating or don’t need a bathhouse.



          Guide to Grayson

          Camping near Grayson, Georgia, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly parks to serene lakeside retreats, there’s something for everyone.

          What to do:

          • Hiking and exploring: Many campgrounds, like Vogel State Park Campground, have trails for all skill levels. One visitor mentioned, "Several hikes/trails ranging in difficulty to choose from," making it perfect for families or solo adventurers.
          • Fishing and swimming: At Don Carter State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper noted, "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there’s even a canoe trail!"
          • Family activities: Many parks host seasonal events. For instance, Stone Mountain Park Campground offers activities like train rides and fireworks, which one reviewer described as "tons of things to do."

          What campers like:

          • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at High Falls State Park Campground said, "The amenities were clean," which is a big plus for many.
          • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having enough room to spread out. One reviewer at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground is quiet with well laid out sites."
          • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A camper at Fort Yargo State Park Campground shared, "The staff were able to get me added and discounted my staff which was nice."

          What you should know:

          • Fees and reservations: Some campgrounds have additional fees. For example, at Stone Mountain Park Campground, there’s a $20 parking fee on top of the nightly rate.
          • Limited cell service: Many parks, like High Falls State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. One visitor noted, "There is very little cell phone service—AT&T has none."
          • Narrow roads: Some campgrounds have tight roads that can be tricky for larger RVs. A camper at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "The roads are a little confusing and tight."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose family-friendly parks: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping has a nice playground and plenty of hiking options, making it great for kids.
          • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options. A camper at Unicoi State Park & Lodge mentioned, "The lodge only offered buffet breakfast," so plan accordingly.
          • Bring outdoor games: Many campers enjoy playing games outside. One visitor at Sweetwater Campground said, "Great place to camp and just relax and watch all children play and laugh."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check site grades: Some sites can be steep. A reviewer at Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground advised, "Check the grade of your site before booking; there are quite a few with a very steep grade."
          • Look for full hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups for convenience. Campers at Don Carter State Park Campground appreciated the "grey tank hookup which is nice."
          • Arrive early: Some campgrounds have gates that close at night. A visitor at Sweetwater Campground reminded, "The campground is gated, and the gates are shut between 10:30 pm and 8 am."

          Camping near Grayson, Georgia, has a lot to offer, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Grayson, GA?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Grayson, GA is Shady Grove Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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