Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Macon, GA
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Macon, GA (58)
1. High Falls State Park Campground
Jackson, Georgia73 Reviews•327 Photos•257 SavesLocated Northwest of Macon and great for camping near Atlanta, High Falls State Park is named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River. Boat rental, ramps and fishing docks provide easy access to the park’s lake, known as one of Georgia’s top fishing spots for hybrid and white bass. Overnight visitors can choose from a spacious campground or lakeside yurts, which are like canvas and wood tents. Each yurt features a small deck, picnic table and grill outside, plus furniture, electrical outlets and a ceiling fan inside. During summer, guests may cool off in the park’s swimming pool.
Visitors can hike along the river’s edge and through hilly forest to the remains of a hydroelectric power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls fell from prosperity in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, the park is a popular camping destination and a relaxing side trip for travelers on I-75.
Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities:
-1,050 Acres
-650 Acre Lake
-6 Yurts
-106 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites, some seasonal
-1 Pioneer Campground
-1 Paddle-In Primitive Campsite (sleeps 25)
-1 Group Shelter (seats 125)
-5 Picnic Shelters
-River Pavilion — for campground guests only
-Swimming Pool (fee) — seasonal
-2 Boat Ramps
-Playgrounds (Note: the playground in the River Campground B Loop has been removed)
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$41 - $85 / night
2. Dames Ferry
Macon, Georgia14 Reviews•51 Photos•111 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Arrowhead Park
Lizella, Georgia13 Reviews•29 Photos•62 SavesBring your family closer to nature, by camping out at our parks. Arrowhead Park is open year-round and offers clean, spacious campsites that can accommodate tent or RV campers. The campground offers full electrical and water hook-ups, as well as disposal stations for sanitary purposes.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 - $100 / night
4. Claystone Park Campground
Lizella, Georgia10 Reviews•77 Photos•83 SavesBring your family closer to nature, by camping out at our parks. Arrowhead and Claystone Parks are open year-round and offer clean, spacious campsites that can accommodate tent or RV campers. Both campgrounds offer full electrical and water hook-ups, as well as disposal stations for sanitary purposes.
If a reservation is made but the guest fails to show up for the first night without providing any prior notice, the check-in time will still be at 2pm.Bring your family closer to nature, by camping out at our parks. Arrowhead and Claystone Parks are open year-round and offer clean, spacious campsites that can accommodate tent or RV campers. Both campgrounds offer full electrical and water hook-ups, as well as disposal stations for sanitary purposes. No car camping.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Camping occupancy is limited to one camping unit (R.V., Pop-up, or Family tent) and one additional small tent per Campsite. Tent Camping is not permitted on Pull-Through, Waterfront, or Full-Hookup Sites. The use of major electrical appliances, such as but not limited to, refrigerators, washing machines, icemakers, etc. is not permitted outside any Camping Unit.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$27 - $30 / night
5. Indian Springs State Park Campground
Flovilla, Georgia29 Reviews•104 Photos•166 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Forsyth KOA
Forsyth, Georgia19 Reviews•38 Photos•13 SavesForsyth KOA Amenities 50 Max Amp 100' Max Length Wi-Fi Cable TV Pool (5/1 - 9/30) Snack Bar Propane Fishing Firewood Pavilion Bike Rentals Dog Park Unique Amenities 18 Hole Mini Golf BIG RIG FRIENDLY Families Forsyth Mining Company Full Hookups Military Clubs Motorcycle Clubs RV Clubs & Rallies Tours
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Georgia Power Lake Juliette Dames Ferry Park
Juliette, Georgia11 Reviews•22 Photos•87 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
8. Fair Harbor RV Park
Perry, Georgia14 Reviews•57 Photos•80 SavesWe have what you’re looking for…. **Easy, Clean, Safe & Friendly – **Located just 1/4 mile West of Interstate 75, Exit 135 across from the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Ga. Fair Harbor RV Park & Campground is Georgia’s favorite family campground, quietly nestled around a stocked fishing lake on 100+ acres designed for your family’s camping enjoyment. Experience that “State Park” feeling with all the amenities of home. Get comfortable at Fair Harbor RV. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 11:00 am.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$52 - $65 / night
9. Scenic Mountain RV Park
Milledgeville, Georgia12 Reviews•22 Photos•45 SavesScenic Mountain RV Park and Campground is a 112 acre gem hidden in the hills south of downtown Milledgeville, Georgia. The park is located a short distance from Highway 441 Bypass at 2686 Irwinton Road South, just 30 miles from Macon Georgia and 90 miles South East of Atlanta Georgia. Scenic Mountain RV Park and Campground has 60 full hook-up camping sites, bathhouse, coin laundry, three pavilions, and a swimming-pool with a pool temperature whirlpool. Scenic Mountain RV Park features paved roads with gravel sites, some sites have concrete patios. Picnic tables and fire rings at most sites A fenced dog run, pavilion, nature hiking trails, six fishing ponds and views across the hills of historic Milledgeville GA. are a part of camping at Scenic Mountain RV Park and Campground. Wildlife abounds in the park, no bears or mountain lions. Scenic Mountain RV Park and Campground offers daily, weekly and monthly rates. RV clubs are welcome with special rates for groups. Come for a day! You will want to stay for a week or a month! Open All Year. It is not too hot in Summer or too cold in Winter. Cash, Debit, Discover, American Express, Visa and Master Card are accepted All 60 Full hookup sites have 20/30&50 amp electrical service. Scenic Mountain RV Park and Campground is pet friendly with a fenced exercise area. Big rigs welcome and pull thru sites to accommodate 90 feet long rigs. Shaded sites. Wide sites with lots of room for slide outs. LP gas available
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Forest Glen Estates
Forsyth, Georgia5 Reviews•2 Photos•14 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Macon
312 Reviews of 58 Macon Campgrounds
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Brian K.
Scout
Rum Creek WMA
Nice and Quite
Perfect for tent camping. Must have a hunting or fishing license or a land use pass.
SJ W.
Guide
Ocmulgee River Camp
Nice mostly quiet spot
It was nice and warm even in December! Almost 70 degrees! Spot with a nice horse trail to hike - saw some deer and a mystery black animal, maybe a boar or a bear - unsure. Had a lot of neighbors on a weekday night - and a mystery trailer with no activity and no truck to pull it. Overall pretty easy gravel road to get to it, was a little buggy since it was humid and by the river but not too bad.
Justin R.
Traveler
Claystone Park Campground
First Time Camping and It Set the Bar
Claystone Park was our first ever experience tent camping. Everything was great from the location of the bathroom and shower house, to ample space, and spectacular views. Quiet hours were respectfully observed, and all the amenities provided within our campsite were more than enough. Clean clean clean
- MMike B.Guide
Lawrence Shoals Campground
Stunning Views
This is my second time here, first was a scouting trip and stayed only a few days. This trip I brought my family and stayed 9 days. Autumn is beautiful but we were probably a week or two early for the full color change of the trees. The weather was a little warm for Oct./Nov. but we're from Florida and anything cooler and less humid is welcome.The trails have been maintained and new markers put in place. Bath houses were clean and tidy and the camp crew kept everything neat , they even blew the leaves off of the road every morning. Kudos to Georgia Power for keeping such a great campground with large spaces between campers and still remaining cozy.
Rebecca N.ScoutDiamond Lakes Campground
Needs electric camping for tent camping
Tent camping was really more of a job than a vacation night and bathrooms were nasty
Michael T.Guide
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.
charles L.Scout
Arrowhead Park
Make it easy to be easy to come and spend.
To make plans to coming in is terrible. you can't get in website if you show up in person or have a some one come in that doesn't work. If you don't make it simple for to come to your camp ground. Work for your campers. I've been in 50 states and most of Canada and don't have this much trouble to come to your City and be a tourist and spend money.
Micah C.Scout
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.Traveler
High Falls State Park Campground
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.
- JJulie H.Scout
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.
- DDale D.Scout
Perry Ponderosa RV Park
Very nice
I’m new to RV life but this place is very nice, clean and well manicured. And only $40 a night. That seems very reasonable to me with full hookups. I hope every place is like this, but something tells me that isn’t the case!
Bobbie S.GuidePerry Ponderosa RV Park
Safe, well kept campground
My husband and I choose to stay here when in the Macon area. Stayed 3+ months in lot 57, 2 weeks in lot 45 and 1 week in lot 14. Wonderful owners that live on-site. There are several full time campers but never any riffraff. Lots of room for dog's to walk and run their humans. Propane fill station, WiFi, laundry room, shower house, bathroom's and a small playground. Easily accessible right off the highway, level sites, 30 & 50 Amp, Water & Sewer and many pull through sites. A pool would make it 5 stars for me 😀
Kevin A.
Legend
Forsyth KOA
Friendly Staff - Not a Great Site
We made this reservation many months ago and have rescheduled a few times as our plans changed. Today, we checked in and filled our propane tank. The person was training at the desk and messed up the billing. I got to site 112, which was not very level; I had to jack the front of the RV off the ground to get level. The sewer connection was uphill, so I did not dump tanks. WiFi was spotty and very slow. Cell coverage AT&T and Verizon were both poor. The site was muddy from water runoff. Convenient for overnight stay. But not a campground where I would spend multiple nights.
- MMike B.Guide
Old Salem Park Campground
Great Place for Campers/Boaters
Camp host Bobby was pleasant and helpful, Sites were a good size and spaced well. Georgia Power has some of the nicest campgrounds and this one is a gem. Great place for boating and fishing and kiddos will love the beach, not many trails to hike and very Dog Friendly (a must for us) Bath house and latrines were absolutely stellar and very clean, laundry area as well. Spray WELL for ants as they are abundant we had no issues but our neighbors needed some assistance in mitigation. Close drive to town for additional supplies and a Publix supermarket is about 2 miles away. final words... Great place for kids and boating if you're looking for wilderness trails this is not the place.
- MMike B.Guide
Lawrence Shoals Campground
Shhhh,,, Don’t Tell Anyone
I was debating on whether or not to leave this stellar review, knowing that once the word was out, the crowds would come. This park operated by Georgia power and light is one of the nicest cleanest and well cared for parks. I’ve been in. Most state parks could take a lesson from the operators of these parks. First off the RV sites are large and spaced out enough so that your neighbors are not in your backyard. Plenty of trees and Flora To keep the park looking natural. If you like trails, there is an abundance and some are multi use so bring your mountain bike.. They have some black diamond mountain bike trails as well for the more experienced. Some of the walking trails have signs along them for historical markers, or just descriptions of the local flora and fauna. All of the roads are paved and access for my 30 foot RV were easily negotiated., The lake is very large and welcomes boaters of any kind, including jet skis. There is a small swimming beach, of course no dogs allowed but if you walk around the edge of the lake, you can find plenty of spots to take a splash with your pup.. joe is the park host along with his wife and I’ve been there for 11 years super nice fellow very accommodating. The showers and restroom facilities are the cleanest I’ve ever experienced, hot water was abundant. The only thing that may be lacking or hooks to hang your towels.. If I could give it 10 stars, I would,
Yoav K.Scout
James Dykes Memorial Park Campsite
Nice free camp
Street lights, and some grill I place. At end of the road.
Ali P.GuideForsyth KOA
Quick overnight
Clean bathroom, very nice employees
Luke A.Scout
Fair Harbor RV Park
close to Rigby's and the aviation museum
Stayed here mostly to visit Rigby's and the aviation museum. My girlfriend loved the horses - different ones are coming and going frequently. My 6 year old had a great time with the other kids and pond and playground. Great facilities and staff.
- jjonathan B.Traveler
Ocmulgee WMA
quiet refuge, great place for overnight
Stayed here overnight while returning from South Georgia. Was only camper that night, perhaps 10-12 other groups making use of lake/fishing vicinity further into the park -- all of whom exited the park at dark. There is a really nice covered pavilion overlooking the lake if you get rained out (4 picnic tables.) Bathrooms with flush toilets and hot water available 200 yards away from pavilion. Park is split in two sections. The upper section (when you first drive in) is where the camping spots are. The lower section has 3-4 small lakes popular with fishing. T-mobile showed 2 bars 5G allowing you to grab a 1 day fishing pass ($8) to satisfy permit.
- BBob P.Guide
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Nice campsite
CG Manager drove through periodically and was very friendly. I met him on the trail to the falls and took the time to explain the factory that used to be there. Very interesting. Most sites are on the water. Has toilets and showers. I stayed for 3 nights and had a great time.
- JJ A.Guide
Ocmulgee River Camp
Peaceful beautiful Verizon works perfectly
Very nice a bit bumpy on the drive in but no major holes. Quiet and peaceful 2 neighbors great amount of space to find a nice spot.
- JJ A.Guide
Ocmulgee WMA
Beautiful and Verizon works great!
Beautiful peaceful and quiet.
Jamie C.Scout4 County RV Park & Campground
Excellent in every way.
We stayed here for five nights and boy do I wish we had planned to stay longer! Spacious sites, new and super clean facilities including bathrooms, showers and laundry… and the park sits on a man-made lake. There are also campfire rings and picnic tables. As far as“settings” go, 4 County RV Park is one of the most idyllic and peaceful we’ve encountered in our one year on the road. WiFi, electric, water, sewer, all were top notch. We met some very nice people here as well and the owners, Rebecca and Troy, could not have been nicer. It is obvious they take great pride in their property and they really care that everyone has a good stay. We were 30 minutes from Macon so it was easy to hop on Hwy 16 to get there and enjoy what Macon has to offer. We would come back to 4 County in a heartbeat and hope to one day.
LeeAnne T.ScoutTyler Hunt Camp
Tyler Campground
This place is a refuge. There are privately owned homes around but the folks keep to themselves. It's quiet, super dark at night and beautiful. No amenities, you pack it in, you pack it out. The state keeps it and the road in nice. Expect to have a drive thru at least once around 9/10. It's just a see who is in the area type thing. Very nice place
- jjanScout
Forsyth KOA
Bad Experience
We should have known when we first arrived not to stay here. Our welcome was very brisk and unfriendly. Our site was literally right next to the freeway with terrible freeway noise and fuel smells. We asked to be moved and our new site was so narrow that the picnic tables didn’t even fit in the site and tottered on the edge of the site’s bank. They offer site garbage pick up daily, but not to monthly stays. So they drive right by your site while picking up garbage to sites right next to you! Playground is satisfactory but the dog park is muddy and rocky. When we signed in and mentioned we were excited about having a dog park the check in person said she wouldn’t take her dog to it! I highly recommend driving right on by! We use KOA’s regularly and this campground management is far below KOA standards! Beware!
Greg D.TravelerOcmulgee River Camp
Great Camping Spot
Open spaces and very quiet this time of the year (January) train horn in the distance and gunshots in the distance as well from hunters here and there but all around a great spot to really enjoy.
Jake C.LegendOrchid Way Retreat
Now Bookable on the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! This campground is new to the Dyrt and open for reservations through the Dyrt!
Guide to Macon
Explore the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Macon, Georgia, where you can enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends.
Tips for camping with dogs near Macon
- At Forsyth KOA, pets are welcome, making it a convenient stop for families traveling with dogs.
- Dames Ferry offers spacious sites where your dog can roam and enjoy the fresh air while you relax by the lake.
- For a more rustic experience, Towaliga River Retreat allows pets, providing a perfect setting for outdoor adventures.
Dog owners appreciate the amenities
- Georgia Power Lake Juliette Dames Ferry Park features clean facilities and ample space for pets to play, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- At Claystone Park Campground, you’ll find pet-friendly sites with easy access to walking trails and scenic views.
- Safe Haven RV Park offers a welcoming atmosphere for pets, with plenty of room for them to explore while you unwind.
Dog-friendly activities while camping near Macon
- Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Dames Ferry while your dog enjoys the water and nearby trails.
- Arrowhead Park provides access to hiking paths where you and your dog can explore the beautiful surroundings together.
- At Forest Glen Estates, you can take leisurely walks with your dog around the park, enjoying the peaceful environment.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Macon, GA is High Falls State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 73 reviews.
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