7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cloudland Canyon State Park, James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park, and DeSoto State Park all offer cabin lodging options within reasonable distance of Menlo. Most cabins include electricity, running water, and basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas. State park cabins typically provide full bathrooms, while more rustic options may require guests to use nearby facilities. "The park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites," noted one visitor about DeSoto State Park. Kitchen facilities range from full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves to simple counters with coffeemakers.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. DeSoto State Park offers primitive camping cabins as well as more comfortable log cabins with modern amenities. Cloudland Canyon features 16 well-appointed cottages spaced to provide seclusion, though according to one camper, "Cabins 1-5 are on the east rim and the waterfall trail runs almost directly behind them, so there is a loss of privacy there, especially on busy weekends." Most campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months, with some properties maintaining a gated entrance that requires check-in during business hours. Many cabins accommodate pets with additional fees.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. The level of kitchen equipment varies significantly between properties - from the bare minimum of a fire ring outside to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. One visitor to a tiny house rental noted it was "stocked with a microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, Keurig, and an induction burner plus dishes, flatware, and just about everything else you would expect in a fully stocked kitchen." Several campgrounds maintain small stores for basic provisions, firewood, and ice. The nearest full grocery options are located in nearby towns, with at least one "fully stocked gourmet grocery store" within reasonable driving distance of some properties.
"Desoto State Park is a beautiful park with great hiking and waterfalls. The primitive camping area has a keyed gate."
"This park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites."
Available this weekend
from $36 / night
"The campground here is smaller, and less private than the west rim loop, offering 24 tent/RV sites that have 30A electrical hookup, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, along with a bathhouse"
"Nice state park that is well maintained. Awesome views from the rim trails. Power and water hookups only. Clean bath houses with laundry facilities. Lots of covered pavilions for group gatherings."
Available this weekend
from $10 - $290 / night
"It is a winding, hilltop, one way road through the campground which adds to the privacy of the sites. There are double sites to pick from and a nice handicap site next to the showerhouse."
"All sites were really nice and most had separate area for an extra tent and trailer and eating area with fire pit and grill. Well maintained."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $200 / night
"A lake front campsite with water & power hookup was $30 per night and that was on Memorial Day Weekend. The campsite was a nice size and it’s pet friendly."
"A beautiful and peaceful space for tent or RV camping very close to downtown Mentone as well as Desoto State Park."
from $25 - $35 / night
"Bob and his family recently purchased the park and are working hard to make it better. Phone number is now 256-619-1776. 14 Gravel RV sites FHU 30/50 6 tent sites with electric and water."
"Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Friendly helpful camp host, clean bathhouse, full hook ups and great wifi access so husband could work from camper."
"There are nearly 100 campsites divided into two loops with a comfort station for each loop. Roads are paved with gravel campsites. The campground is nestled in the woods."
"Very clean, well spaced sites. Google GPS to us directly to the campground. Be sure to check in at the store"
"As exclusively tent campers, I have always steered away from KOAs."
"The great experience started soon after booking. I booked two non-consecutive nights due to staying here on the way to and from a destination."
"Full hookups available with excellent WIFi. Scheduled meet ups with a small church on site. Walking trails. Very nice and friendly campground."
"Several state parks for hiking close by. Ider is quiet and peaceful."
"I really liked the booking process, because it shows you exactly what spot is available and it even shows you a pic of the site you’ll be getting. Our site was only $35 a night + a $5 parking pass."
"On the fringe of the Metro Atlanta area, this campground is located on all sports Lake Allatoona."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $40 - $315 / night
"We stayed at this campground in the middle of November 2020 around Veterans Day. We booked one of the cabins which was perfect (there are several at various sizes). "
"The fire ring was a nice size with nice cooking grate. We were directly across from the pool, and it was never loud. The firewood was $5 cash per bundle delivered to your site until 10 pm."
from $55 - $56 / night
ScoutA great find to hang your hat for the evening. New owners look like they are doing amazing up grades. Our site 57 didn’t have a picnic table or fire ring but I’m sure they are working on it. Fairly quite and we would for sure come back and give it a 5 star when their done on the remodel.
ScoutSpacious and well maintained spots. Pull through spots available for larger rigs. Facilities well maintained and clean. The falls being driving distance away is the only drawback.
ScoutBeautiful place !!
ScoutI was worried that I would arrive and find all the campsites occupied. This was not the case. When I got there around 5:30 there was only one other site taken. I didn’t see them until the next morning. By morning, there were two other sites occupied.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
ScoutExcellent campground! We were on the west rim. Bathrooms nearby and very clean! Sites were spaced enough you don’t feel like you’re on top of your neighbors. Lots of trees. Playground for kids was great and there’s tons of trails of varying difficulties. There’s a grill at each site so bring charcoal! Really enjoyed our weekend stay and would definitely go back!
GuideWe stayed just one night but really liked the clean bathrooms and showers, sites are level and clean, it wasn't crowded when we were there so we had ample privacy. Will stay here again.
GuideThis campground has a lot to offer but we were just passing through and stayed only one night. There are nearly 100 campsites divided into two loops with a comfort station for each loop. Roads are paved with gravel campsites. The campground is nestled in the woods. The camp facilities include a country store, coin operated laundry, seasonal swimming pool, restaurant - motel complex, cabins, and nature hiking trails.
GuideCampsite was the perfect lake front spot for our dog’s last camping adventure with us. The resort felt super safe for 2 females traveling with their dog and all campsites and bathrooms were super clean.
Cabins near Menlo, Georgia provide convenient access to the rugged terrain of northwest Georgia where elevations range from 600 to 2,400 feet. The region experiences moderate seasonal variations with temperatures averaging 45°F in winter and 85°F in summer. Several state parks in the area offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of privacy, often requiring advance reservations during peak months from May through October.
Hiking trails: 600+ steps at Cloudland Canyon State Park take visitors to unique landscapes. "We went right at the next intersection and continued down to Hemlock Falls. A very picturesque and cool area. A lot of scrambling over rocks and high water debris, a lot of picture taking opportunities," notes one visitor who hiked with dogs.
Cave exploration: Guided tours required at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground. "Crystal Cave was right on site and enjoyed the guided tour. (Advanced reservations are required.) We also loved the guided tour just down the road at Ruby Falls! We explored Rock City as well," shares one camper who stayed in a 40-foot RV.
Fishing: Year-round options for anglers at multiple locations. At James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park, visitors mention "two fishing lakes" with "a handicap accessible fishing pavilion." Another camper notes "close to Summerville and Rome Ga right off State Highway 27, great place to enjoy the outdoors!"
Secluded tent camping: Walk-in sites at Cloudland Canyon State Park offer distance from RVs. "Love the tent-only serenity of the walk-in sites. There is a separate parking lot at the back of the park for the walk-in sites, which are a short distance away (easy to haul your gear). The sites have a tent pad, picnic table and fire ring, and lots of privacy as the sites are very far from each other," writes one tent camper.
Platform camping: Elevated experiences for those seeking unique accommodations. At Fort Mountain State Park, a first-time platform camper reported: "The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box (shared between 2 sites). There is definitely active wildlife here! Two other couples at two separate platform sites had encounters with a bear the same weekend I was here."
Wi-Fi connectivity: Working remotely from 1776 RV And Campground near Menlo. "The best part is the screaming fast internet! We work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system," notes a recent visitor who appreciated the full hookup sites.
Bear activity: Food storage essential when staying at mountain cabins. At Fort Mountain State Park, campers should be prepared for wildlife encounters as "Two other couples at two separate platform sites had encounters with a bear the same weekend I was here."
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