Best Tent Camping near Hoboken, GA

Recent Tent Reviews near Hoboken, Georgia

363 Reviews of 9 Hoboken Campgrounds

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  Tyler W.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Altamaha Regional Park

  Great site!

  Went to the site for an overnight tent camp with my son. Campground was nice, and tent site had power, water, area for car to be parked tend to be set up and food to be cooked. Amenities are great. Bathhouse super close to tent sites. Swimming area really fun. Only downside was boat ramps were unusually busy so the swimming area was a bit exhaust filled for a little while. Play ground was fun plenty of areas to explore with kids. Overall a great site and I will return.

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  David S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 11, 2021

  Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

  Tent camping June 2021 at pristine and beautiful Cumberland Island

  Cumberland Island is a beautiful pristine National Seashore accessible by ferry off the coast of Georgia. We tent camped there in the middle of June 2021. It was a hot time of year but under the canopy of the live oak trees where the tent sites are located (Sea Camp) was easily 10+ degrees cooler than elsewhere. However, be warned, it was extremely humid. You might consider taking a small battery-operated fan. If I return, I will try to visit during a more cool season of the year. 

  The tent sites are large, roomy, and equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, pole for hanging stuff, and a big metal lockable wildlife-proof box. There is no electricity or water except at the shower/restroom building that is near the campsites. You can borrow a cart to take your tent and supplies from the boat to the campsite (Seacamp only - the more distant campsites (on the north side of the island) are hike & carry only). You can also bring your own wagon/cart on the boat (we did). You can rent a bicycle on the island at the ranger station or bring your own. The ferry charges $10 to transport your own bike). Otherwise, the approximately 45-minute ferry ride costs $15 per person. You need to make a reservation in advance online (https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/st-marys-cumberland-island-ferry/). You will need to reserve the campsite well in advance (they fill up quickly) and pay online (https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/camping.htm). You may pay the national part fee (parking fee?) of $20 at the park station in St. Marys prior to boarding the ferry or you can pay it online in advance as well. I paid in advance online but the rangers reimbursed me after I got there because, to my surprise, it just happened to be National Park Week and the parking fee was waived as part of the celebration. Lucky me.

  The island is absolutely beautiful with miles of pristine beach with lovely waves and a luscious live oak forest. You can swim. Watch out for jellyfish. I flew a kite, too. Watch the sunrise in the morning and at night, you might get an unpolluted view of the stars. Expect to see wild horses on the beach and the trails. You should not try to approach them or feed them but they came pretty close to me anyway. So it is easy to get a good look at them. A harmless armadillo visited our campsite one day.

  The rangers were super nice. We enjoyed an outdoor lecture on sea turtles outside the ranger station when we were waiting for the ferry on our departure day. The rangers also provide tours of the south side of the island and the Dungeness Ruins (the remains of Lucy Carnegie’s island mansion).

  I highly recommend camping (or even just visiting for the day) on Cumberland Island, Georgia.

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  Amanda T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2021

  Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

  Great getaway

  We stayed for two nights tent camping. The sites and bathrooms were both clean. Lots of activities, we really enjoyed the boardwalk. Also very affordable rentals too, we took a boat out for two hours for some fishing. Staff was friendly! We saw tons of wildlife there.

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  Kelly E.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 22, 2022

  Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA

  February 2022

  They allowed me to put a truck camper in a tent site. Full hook ups. Swimming pool (not clean or heated). Showers were ok. Free breakfast. Basic but free. 😊 Easy drive to St Mary’s

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  Tina F.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  General Coffee State Park Campground

  I’ll never stop coming here

  I’ve been camping at General Coffee for over 10 years and I’ll never stop coming back. The heritage farm is worth it just by itself, but it doesn’t stop there. The trails are long enough to get a nice workout in and the cabins are beautiful! I’ve only ever stayed in the cabins but I’m sure the tent camping is great too.

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  Emily A.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 28, 2020

  Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

  Very remote, AMAZING night skies

  Kayaking was our favorite part, but you definitely get very very close to all the wildlife including big gators. Boats are for rent if you prefer that. At night there is very little light pollution and you will see more stars than anywhere else around this area. It’s incredible. Our tent site was very close to the water, we could hear gator activity and noises all night.

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  eden B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 19, 2022

  Jekyll Island Campground

  Beautiful

  We tent camped here in May, beautiful scenery, birds woke us up beautifully in the morning. Bugs weren't bad for us. May was the perfect weather, not too hot yet. Easy walk or short drive/bike ride to the pier for fishing and the beach. Driftwood Beach is gorgeous! Easy in, easy out. Would definitely go again. We did get a little intimidated by some raccoons in the middle of the night and some of the RV parking looked a little tight, but other than that it was a 10/10 experience.

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  Sara R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Jekyll Island Campground

  Not the best place for a tent

  Kind of on the crowded side. Caters more to RV crowd and has the tent sites far in the back. Did not look anything like the picture on their website. Though it had electric throughout ( why the price was high) but didn't. Paid for 2 nights ( min) but was so dissapointing ( noisy, too far, showers were actually painful to use) that I packed up after only a few hours. Had planned this trip for months but was not going to force myself to be miserable. Only slightly cool thing was seeing Driftwood beach. But even that excitement died when I realized it smelled heavily of dead crab and the beach was actually jagged rocks and roots. Very crowded !!Not worth the 8$ toll to get on the island.

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  May. 11, 2023

  Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

  Gators

   The campground is a real gem. It's beautiful!

  Many nice sites that look like camping in the jungle. Water & electric sites. Some are small- more like tent sites.

   Sites- 1-25 seem larger. you could get a bigger rig into them. 

  Sites 26-58 seemed smaller.

   Site 39 was very small. tent only. 

  Sites 59-64 are pull throughs. The rest are back in.

  We had site 41 which was plenty big for us. It was also near the bathroom.

  If you like being close to the facilities, 40/41/42 are the spots to choose.

  There's 2 comfort stations. The bathroom/showers are individual units. They were very clean for a state park in the swamp!

  It was buggy & we were there the end of April. 

   Thursday night was dead quiet, but the weekend was busy.

  The dump station has only one dump.

  This is a small state park- only 120 acres, but camping here is definitely worthwhile.

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  Renee B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 26, 2018

  Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

  Extremely buggy in the summer!

  We backpacked to this site for our first night on Cumberland Island. It was tough in the heat and humidity. We used the Parallel Trail with a slight detour to refill water at the Stafford Beach campground -- make sure you are prepared about water as the nearest non-potable water source to Hickory Hill is about 1 mile away.

  We were the only campers this night so it felt very remote and secluded. Unfortunately, no amount of bug spray could deter the mosquitoes in June. We had a million bug bites and tent camping in this humidity was uncomfortable. Elsewhere on the island was not nearly as bad for ticks and mosquitoes. We were brushing them off ourselves and the tent constantly. Make sure you do a thorough tick check! I would love to visit again in the cooler months when this is less of an issue.

  Unlike the campgrounds on the island, this site is still kinda far from beach access. You have to hike through a marsh/swampy area with some boardwalks and really keep an eye out for directional signs as there are side trails used by animals that look like the main trail. I was afraid of coming upon gators and I think we heard one but otherwise we didn't see any. We did see many wild horses and armadillos! One of the biggest draws to camping on Cumberland Island is the beach so I would recommend other sites over this one for their shorter access trails -- especially the Stafford Beach campground.

  Be aware that campfires are NOT allowed in the wilderness, including this backpacking site. They are only allowed in designated fire rings that are in the 2 campgrounds. We were able to use a small backpacking stove to make our meals. Hang your food to protect from the critters (and horses maybe?)!

  There were multiple options for campsites including some large areas that would accommodate groups well. All seemed pretty level.

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  Stephanie J.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2020

  Jekyll Island Campground

  Camping with the sound of the surf

  Jekyll Island County Park is located at the northern end of Jekyll Island, a barrier island at the halfway point along the Georgia Coast. 

  The campground at Jekyll Island is primarily an RV park, with 179 total campsites. The grounds here are gorgeous, with sweeping Spanish moss draped over live oaks, and walking distance from the otherworldly driftwood beach. 

  As far as camping goes, there is definitely more of a party atmosphere here, and the emphasis is on overall location more than on the campground itself. The sites are all very small and very close together, and the "primitive" tent sites are far more similar to group camping at a state park or private campground than the word "primitive" brings to mind--they are still easy walking distance to the welcome center, restrooms with running water and electricity, and there is wifi throughout the campground. These sites are slightly set back from the RV sites but are largely in an open field, so there is still very little privacy to be had; that said these would be great for multiple families who want their own sites but to still have proximity to each other. As for the RV sites, as with most campgrounds the sites in the center of the campground (particularly loops D, B, F, and C) are the smallest and have the least amount of privacy, while the border loops (H and G) offer a little bit more quiet with the dense lowcountry brush as a barrier on one side. 

  If you are comfortable with being near your neighbors however, this is an amazing alternative to hotels, and gives you direct access to the beauty of Jekyll Island. The beach is a true natural playground of driftwood, and the park offers numerous shelters, picnic tables, grills, a store that sells everything from fishing tackle to seashell curtains, and a pier for launching boats. Somehow this park manages to combine the ruggedness of the mountains--even with the amenities--with the relaxation of the beach--and gives the bonus of hot showers to wash off the sand at the end of the day!

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  Kayla S.

  Guide

  

  May. 25, 2020

  General Coffee State Park Campground

  Memorial Day Weekend 2020

  We tent camped for 2 nights in campsite #1 in campground #1. This site is the first site to the right when you pull into the campground. There are trash cans at the campground exit and a direct line of sight view of the dump station. The west river trail runs right behind the campsite. The site itself is spacious with plenty of shade. There are a couple of good sets of trees for hanging a hammock. The electric box is a little further from the tent pad (which is packed sand and not gravel) than most sites I’ve stayed at, so I was happy that I brought an extension cord. The camp restrooms are adequate but not at all ADA accessible at campground #1. There are 3 toilet stalls, 2 that have working latches, and 2 shower stalls- both with working latches. Both of the showers have a small little room for you to change clothes with a hook on the wall and a hook on the door and a little bench. If you’re tall, be ready to duck to get your head under the water because the shower heads are low. Temperature and pressure were good. Bonus perk- stray cats at the campground.

  The park itself has some cool trails. We hiked the west river trail all the way to the farm at the front of the park. It took us over wooden boardwalks over swampy Cyprus areas and through the forest around the 17 mile river. It was pretty and the heritage tobacco farm was really cool. There are restrooms and a coke machine at the farm. The coke machine takes cards, but bring lots of water with you. There are lots of animals that are used to being fed, so buy some food at the visitor’s center, or prepare to be made to feel guilty. The farm is situated next to a small lake, and when the world isn’t shutdown due to COVID-19, they rent boats. The lake is big enough to boat around in for a little while and there are fish to be caught- carp from what I could tell.

  There was a small gravel road that split off from the first group picnic shelter area that takes you down to the 17 mile river for fishing access. The 17 mile river dries up some years, but the deeper “lakes” keep water in them during those dry years. The river wasn’t flowing while we were here, but there was some standing water in places that would have been dry if it hadn’t rained recently.

  The park is about an hour and a half drive from the main entrance of the Okefenokee swamp. We drove down there and rented a kayak so we both could go paddle the swamp. On the way down there, somewhere outside of waycross, we passed a mudding course, if that’s more your style.

  Overall, this is someplace that I probably wouldn’t come back to because I’ve done all the things that the park has to offer, and there are more parks to explore. It’s definitely worth a visit for a night or two, or as a jumping off point for other activities this part of the state has to offer.

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Jekyll Island Campground

  Luxe Island Oasis Meets Mediocre Camping

  If you don’t know Jekyll Island and somehow stumbled across this fabled Golden Isle of the Georgia barrier islands, you have struck island hopping gold! Seriously, this island is simply amazing and you don’t want to miss your chance to visit this little known Peach State coastal gem. Whether it’s the bare bones skeleton-like abandoned trees you’ll find on Driftwood Beach, a simply superb fishing pier with unmatched sunsets or the ‘roaring twenties’ vibe you’ll experience at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, one thing is certain … when you scratch your head at the shock of having to pay $10 to just get on the island, trust me, within 10 minutes, you will understand that you are going to be getting your money’s worth.

  Let’s start with the amazing beaches that are still left remaining after Hurricane Ian wiped out nearly one entire side of the island’s beaches (no joke, just go for a spin in the residential areas where you’ll see big boulders have replaced what used to be white powdered sandy beaches). For starters, there’s more than 10 miles of seaside beach bliss with more than 7 beaches to choose from of which I highly recommend the picturesque Driftwood Beach that so many tourists come here for, where you’ll be able to meander through a labyrinth of whole trees that have washed up on shore here as well as some that have rooted and are starting to grow again. Oceanview Beach Park is perhaps my favorite, if you are coming with the family and looking to grab a great day in the ocean. Whichever beach you choose, you will be amazed by the first-class, well-appointed parking lots, covered pavilions, seemingly brand new wooden decks and pathways, bathrooms and outdoor shower facilities. For a SP, you will definitely feel as though this place is secretly being managed by the good folks from the Ritz Carlton as a pet project!

  As for the campground, after being completely blown away by the well-heeled aura of Jekyll Island, I was somewhat disappointed by Jekyll Island’s only campground. While the desk staff that managed the campground were sure nice enough, hospitable and inviting (we are in George afterall), once we got onto the property to find our campground site, we couldn’t help but feel a bit let down. For $36 a night as tent campers, while we enjoyed that each of the primitive campsites had decent privacy, especially when compared to the rest of the wide-open RV-saturated campground, all of the amenities were fairly old, outdated, falling part or very 70's-esque. With only a dozen primitive tent sites, the rest of the entire campground is broken into 7 other sections (B, C, D, E, F, G, H … and T – don’t ask me, I guess the faculty didn’t do well on the old alphabet?) with 167 full hook-up back-in or pull-through sites designed for RVs or 5th Wheelers.

  Amenities? Here’s the line-up: free WiFi (that was just OK, but not good enough for streaming), coin-operated laundry room with washers & dryers, covered pavilion / amphitheater, bike rentals, bird sanctuary, scatted clotheslines (be careful when you go for a jog around the campground!), kid’s playground, 2 bathhouses with restrooms and hot / cold water showers, propane refueling station and a fairly decent general store that seemed to have quite a bit, including touristy knick-knacks in addition to basic sundries, RV supplies, ice cream, firewood and some limited groceries. For RVs and 5th Wheelers, there’s back-in and pull-through full hook-ups here offering 30 / 50 amp electricity, water and sewage in addition to Cable TV.

  Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you can accept that you are at this campground and this alone gives you amazing access to the rest of the island and you’re going to spend the bounty of your time doing just that and don’t give two hoots about the calibre of the campground, you’ll do fine. Just keep those expectations in your pocket and realize that the experience will pay out with what the rest of Jekyll Island has to offer; (2) Of the primitive campsites that are available IMHO the best sites are those on the outer perimeter: J4, J5, J6, J7 and I7, I8; (3) Should you run out of anything, while the market here at the campground is good in a pinch, if you need to stock up and want more variety and / or better prices, then head on over to either the Jekyll Market or The Salt Table on the central west-side of the island (just due south of Great Dunes Park) or if you are a veteran, then the Commissary, otherwise, you’ll have to head north to Brunswick to find any of the usual suspects like Publix, Walmart or Winn-Dixie; (4) When you grow weary of trying to figure out that next meal from either the depths of your Cordova roto-molded cooler or your onboard mini-fridge, you’ll be delighted to discover that there’s actually some AMAZING restaurant offerings that, if you’d like to bike to, like we did, you will be psyched with restaurants like Tortuga Jacks for some pretty good (not great) Mexican with an amazing open-air oceanview cantina, Tribuzio’s Grill for top-notch seafood, The Wharf for succulent fish, fried green tomatoes and ocean crawling crustean as well as Zachary’s Riverhouse, which is low-key and offers up glorified bar food like burgers, wings and sandwiches; and (5) If you are debating about whether or not to bring your bike with you – trust me, DO IT! The bike paths around Jekyll Island are first class, well-paved and are the absolutely best way to see the entire island, which you can easily circumnavigate at pace in under 2 hours.

  Happy Camping!

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2022

  Charlton County Traders Hill Recreation Area and Campground

  Sublime Primitive Camping Oasis

  If you don’t mind being out in the boondocks without much of anything (underscore the word ‘anything’ twice here), then you will instantly fall in love with Charlton County Traders Hill Rec Area – because there is basically almost nothing here. 

  Except for, everything. Meaning that you’ll discover here pristine natural surroundings, Spanish moss drenched ancient Oaks and Cypress, small twisting little river joints that will slowly, but uncertainly have you navigate your way down the very murky dark waters of the St. Mary’s River, which is the natural dividing line between Florida and Georgia. The land in this campground is flat, somewhat sandy, mixed with the black and red Georgia soil wherein you’ll find a thin film of grass throughout the campground, which is interrupted by these most magestic Magnolia trees that have been strategically placed by God and nature throughout these pristine grounds. 

  That said, this place is rough and, again, without all of the basic amenities that I’m typically used to when camping out in my tent. For RV’ers, it appears as though all your basic amenities are covered for – flat pebble-strewn slab to park your vehicle, coupled with electric, water and sewage lines. There’s a little camp store on the premises, but it was closed the whole time we were there. The restroom and shower facilities would be more at home in 3rd world countries than in the US, so I would highly recommend a dry bathing alternative. 

  That aside, one of the best attractions is the very easy water access to St. Mary’s River, where we dipped our kayak and canoe in for what we thought would be a good 30 or 45 minute bit of paddling, only to spend more than 4 hours exploring this very peaceful and enchanting body of water. I truly hope you discover this place for yourself – it is magical. 

  Happy Camping!

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  Melissa

  Scout

  

  Apr. 21, 2023

  Barrington County Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  I'm a local.

  Wonderful place to enjoy nature. Boat landing. Camper or tent.

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  Dion G.

  Scout

  

  May. 7, 2019

  Traders Hill Campground

  Great spot and great folks

  Friendly owners, good tenting, hammock and RV spots, just right down the road from the Okefenokee NWR.

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  L O.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 23, 2020

  Crooked River State Park Campground

  Open plan, yet cozy.

  Arrived here for a two-night tent stay in the second week of September after crossing the GA State border from Hanna in Jacksonville. The ranger was very accommodating, even staying a bit past five to arrange check in (called him on the phone on the way in). The camp store is well stocked. The spots certainly cater to large RVs, which means that there is lots of room for tents. It's an open plan, which means that you can see the whole park, and the whole park can see you, but there's reasonable separation between the spots. The trees are tall and beautiful, creating a partial shade. The restroom facilities are being renovated at the center of the main park, but there is a newer building past spot #6 that also has indoor laundry. No access to the water directly from the camp site. Moved the picnic table of the sandy pad and placed the tent there. It was cleaner than placing it on the gravel spot where the RVs go. It was a good park.

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  Aimee M.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 28, 2018

  Jekyll Island Campground

  Nice campground

  We had a nice stay in our tent. This campground is perfect for riding bikes and getting to the ocean quickly.

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  Frankie M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2019

  Crooked River State Park Campground

  Awesome Clean Spacious

  Another Great State Park in Georgia, Plenty of Room and Gorgeous Trails and Scenery....

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  ALEJANDRA G.

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2019

  Crooked River State Park Campground

  Very nice campground with beautiful sunset

  Half the sites are partial hook ups and the other full hook up. Tents are welcome and the facilities are great. Highly recommend!

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  Betty Z.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 14, 2021

  Charlton County Traders Hill Recreation Area and Campground

  My Husband and I Love this place

  Quite and beautiful the trees in the tent area are at least 200 plus years old and the moss just hangs from them. Short walk down the street to the boat and kayak ramp of the St Mary River.

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 1, 2021

  Traders Hill Campground

  Riverside Camping Oasis

  OK, this place is somewhat dated and trapped in a bit of a time warp (just look at the group shelter with all the picnic tables) like you just woke up in a Space Odyssey, but the primitive camping grounds are fairly excellent, flat and have some decent scenery around it. Insider’s tip? I highly recommend one of the campsites on the west side of the grounds, where you’ll be somewhat shielded from the rest of the campers. What’s great about this place is that the tent campers have their own area and the RV’ers, well, have their pebble-strewn driveways that butt up to God’s green nature on the other side – so as far as ‘eye soars’ go, you’ll have to look hard to find the parking lot variety of campers here. The restroom facilities… wait for this… are absolutely horrendous though. I wouldn’t wash my pets in that filthy bathroom! But if you can get past this blight, the most brilliant part about these grounds is the amazing water access to St. Mary’s River. All of the basic amenities exist here for RV’ers – water, electric and sewer lines. For tent campers, there’s really nothing apart from the ground you plant your tent on. There is a small market on the grounds, but it was closed the whole time we were onsite. Insider’s tip? If you have either a canoe or kayak, be sure to bring it, but due to the alligators in the area, be sure to leave your 'floaties' and inner-tubes behind! 

  Happy Camping!

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  William M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 3, 2024

  Inland Harbor RV Park

  Overnight Stay

  A clean and well maintained RV park located right next to I-95 in Georgia for those looking for a quick in and out overnight stay.

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  Latika Y.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 18, 2021

  Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

  Okay campground and great park!

  The campground was just a bit tight for my preferences as a tent camper (especially as it was fully booked over a holiday—Thanksgiving—weekend), but we still had a great time. We rented a Jon boat, which let us see a lot of the park. Would definitely return.

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  Travels W.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 7, 2023

  Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground

  Peaceful stay

  This was our first stop of many and it did not disappoint. We were in loop 1 . Very quiet, for smaller rigs and tents. Restrooms and showers were clean . Much to do in park . Several hiking trailers. A nice boardwalk walk. We rented a canoe for a few hours .

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  Holly B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2018

  Crooked River State Park Campground

  Unbelievable

  The campground is huge and has everything you need. Easy to get in and out of with a camper or a tent. The river is Swift and fun for boating. Fishing is great and the trails are nice and pretty

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  Kirk G.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 23, 2023

  Deep Bend Landing

  Beautiful RV park on Satila River!

  Stayed in this pristine, well maintained, quiet slice of Southern Georgia for 3 months (Jan-Mar) and cannot say enough great things about it! Hosts on site. Owner invests and keeps it nice. Full hookups, great scenery, private boat ramp, shady, fire pits, dump station, about 8 miles to a grocery, post office and bait.