Lizella, Georgia offers multiple camping options around Lake Juliette and nearby state parks. Located in central Georgia about 20 miles southwest of Macon, this area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Most campgrounds operate year-round with peak visitor periods during spring and fall when temperatures remain between 65-85°F.
What to do
Hiking trails: High Falls State Park Campground features several trails along waterfalls with varying difficulty levels. "Excellent camping with a lot of shade. The facilities are all always clean. The lake is like small but the hiking makes up for it," notes one visitor who enjoyed the park's natural attractions.
Fishing opportunities: Dames Ferry State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access with specific restrictions. "Great campground with ample size spaces. Electric and water only but peaceful and quiet," mentions a camper who appreciated the fishing opportunities. Bass fishing remains particularly good in spring and fall.
Swimming areas: Some parks feature designated swimming spots during summer months. "Campground on shores of Lake Juliette. Many of the sites are lake front. Quiet place. Great fishing," writes a visitor who enjoyed water activities.
What campers like
Lake views: High Falls State Park Campground offers spectacular views from multiple vantage points. "We tent camped here on site 112 on the lakeside camping area. We had a view of the lake and enjoyed renting a double kayak from the state park," reports one camper who appreciated the scenery.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature well-spaced sites with room for equipment. "It's beautiful, quiet, and right on the water. Good restroom facilities and cute playground with covered pavilion. Good cell phone reception," notes a camper about the site layout.
Clean facilities: Indian Springs State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and shower areas. "Clean rr's, well kept, friendly staff. The pic shows early morning fog but clears up," mentions a visitor who valued the park's maintenance standards.
What you should know
Engine restrictions: Lake Juliette enforces a 25hp limit on boat motors to maintain the peaceful environment. "Not a lot of shade covering our site. Road noise as others have stated. Not a deal breaker. There are grooves on the shoulder of the road and when you drive over them it makes an annoying sound," explains one camper about potential disturbances.
Noise considerations: Some sites experience road noise depending on their location. "Beautiful views, but many of the sites on the far loop are full sun. We stayed at site 26. The view was beautiful, the sun was pretty rough until it went down," explains a camper about site selection considerations.
Yurt camping options: Fair Harbor RV Park offers yurt camping near Lizella, Georgia with modern amenities. "Excellent customer service. Clean and very nice," notes a visitor who enjoyed the yurt camping experience.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. "This campground is great if you have kids. The playground is centrally located. Trails are easy to get to and the falls are a nice sight," recommends a family who camped at High Falls State Park.
Family-friendly activities: Several parks offer seasonal programs designed for children. "Very nice place to stay. Showers need a little updating. Has a nice pond with a fountain in the middle," notes a visitor about amenities that families appreciate.
Safety considerations: Heart of Georgia RV Park provides secure camping options with additional amenities. "This is a nice RV park. There are full hook ups, a laundry room, 3 ponds with fishing, decent cell service. They also did a 4th of July get together for the local community and had blow up rides, a dj, food and fireworks," reports a camper about special events that enhance family experiences.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites based on access to utilities and lake views. "Well taken care of plot, Great Lake to fish on. Peaceful weekdays, busy weekends. But over all good place for the family," advises an RV camper who stayed at Dames Ferry.
Hookup quality: Crossroads Travel Park offers reliable connections for extended stays. "We had pull thru site with full hookups. Everything worked and site was level. We made reservations and arrived after staff was gone. There was a detailed map and directions to get to our site," shares an RVer about the check-in process.
Seasonal considerations: Most parks remain open year-round but with varying amenities. "We stayed in the electric, Loop A which has 5 sites. There were other users there who were concerning. One was what looks to be a homeless extended stay occupant in a trailer," notes a camper about off-season experiences at Lake Sinclair.
