Cabin camping near Lithia Springs, Georgia offers quick access to Lake Allatoona, which spans 12,000 acres with 270 miles of shoreline. Located at approximately 840 feet elevation, the area experiences mild winters with occasional freezes and warm, humid summers. Most cabins remain open year-round with varying seasonal rates that typically increase during summer months.
What to do
Hiking trails and observation towers: At Chattahoochee Bend State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple easy trails with minimal elevation changes. "The hiking trails are easy with level elevation. Although we prefer hiking mountains with sweeping views the forest was so lush and beautiful that it made for a nice hike," notes one camper. The park includes an observation tower accessible via the Riverside trail.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Allatoona offers excellent fishing conditions throughout the year. At Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort, cabin guests have direct lake access. "Very peaceful and clean park," shares one visitor who enjoyed the waterfront setting. Fish species include bass, crappie, and catfish, with spring and fall typically yielding the best catches.
Junior Ranger programs: Educational activities for children run seasonally at several parks. "Friendly staff, with the Jr ranger program still going with the help of adult campers during covid. Still so much fun and so clean and beautiful!!" reports a visitor at Red Top Mountain State Park. Programs typically run weekends during summer months and include nature identification and conservation activities.
What campers like
Platform camping experiences: The raised tent platforms at Chattahoochee Bend State Park Campground provide a unique camping setup. "Platform sites are super nice. Short walk into the sites, right beside a river. Not much privacy between platforms but every time we have been it hasn't been full or crowded," explains one regular visitor. The platforms include flat wooden surfaces for tent setup, minimizing ground contact.
Clean bathroom facilities: Many campers specifically note the exceptional cleanliness of facilities. "The bathrooms were cleaner than my bathroom at home," writes one camper about Chattahoochee Bend. Another visitor at Red Top Mountain mentions, "The bathhouse was an uphill hike probably 300 ft away but was modern and clean with hot showers and good water pressure."
Lakefront views: Sites with water views remain the most requested. A camper at Stone Mountain Park Campground shares: "We spent a weekend here in section O. It was a nice, spacious campsite with a nice picnic table and partial view of the lake even though we didn't have 'lake view' site." The most popular lakefront sites typically book 3-6 months in advance.
What you should know
Train noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience periodic train noise. At Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing, a camper notes: "Very nice lake campground, paved parking pads, lots of foliage, a good bit of lakefront sites, level pads with electric, water, sewer, picnic table, and fire ring... and yes the train is LOUD." Similarly, at Red Top Mountain, a reviewer mentions: "There is a train that blows its whistle that will wake you up 3 times each night."
Leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling. "The site was extremely hard to drive tent stakes into... smaller stakes worked better," reports a Red Top Mountain camper. At Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing, another visitor advises: "The lot size is quite large for the full hookup sites. Bring extra leveling blocks!"
Highway noise at some locations: Proximity to major roadways affects some parks. "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," cautions a Red Top Mountain visitor. Sites farther from main roads generally offer more peaceful conditions.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Red Top Mountain State Park Campground offers specific family-oriented facilities. "This isnt for backpackers but for camping with your family, its good. They have water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly," shares a satisfied parent. The park includes designated swimming areas during summer months.
Playground access: Multiple parks feature play equipment for children. At Chattahoochee Bend, a visitor reports: "2 playgrounds were open. Playgrounds are brand new or at least they look brand new. I am 225 lbs and I played on all the equipment with my daughter." Stone Mountain Park also offers extensive recreational facilities beyond the standard campground amenities.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Fireflies create memorable experiences for children during summer evenings. "Fireflies lit up our campsite at night!" shares an enthusiastic Chattahoochee Bend camper. Morning wildlife viewing yields the best results, with deer commonly spotted near cabin areas at dawn.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Atlanta South RV Resort, a visitor advises: "Definitely an RV park, not resort. No frills and packed tighter than sardines, but easy and convenient for a one night stay on the way to somewhere else." For those seeking more space, another camper notes about Red Top Mountain: "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes."
Low clearance warnings: Railroad crossings near several campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. A visitor to Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing cautions: "Notice - the campground entrance is located between 2 railroad crossings and each have low ground clearance and located in turns (the turns seemed to help a bit rather than a straight on approach)."
Level site recommendations: Finding level spots requires advance research. "We stayed at site #103 in Campground 1, lots of privacy for our 21ft Lance TT. Backing in was not difficult even though we had to raise the right tire 3" to be level," shares a Chattahoochee Bend camper. Most parks provide site-specific leveling information when booking directly by phone.
