Best Cabin Camping near Menlo, GA

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.

Best Cabin Sites Near Menlo, Georgia (40)

    1. DeSoto State Park Campground

    74 Reviews
    Alpine, AL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 845-5075

    $38 / night

    "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."

    2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / 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."

    3. James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Summerville, GA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 857-0826

    $15 - $180 / 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."

    4. Tranquility Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    7 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / 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."

    5. 1776 RV And Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 619-1776

    "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."

    6. Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    26 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 661-7655

    "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."

    7. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 975-0055

    $40 - $275 / night

    "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."

    8. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

    43 Reviews
    Lookout Mountain, TN
    39 miles
    +1 (423) 821-9403

    $55 - $56 / 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."

    9. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "Visited Lake Guntersville State Park, for the day. After taking our granddaughter to Screaming Eagle Zip-line Adventures, located at the gorgeous Lodge, we visited the Campground…and it’s amazing!"

    "As soon as we stepped out the door we had to go up an incline to get to our picnic table."

    10. Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Chatsworth, GA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 422-1932

    $14 - $55 / night

    "We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags."

    "Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby."

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Cabin Reviews near Menlo, GA

726 Reviews of 40 Menlo Campgrounds


  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Holiday Travel Park

    Sunny and Open RV Park

    Located just barely on the Georgia side of the GA/TN border, Holiday Travel Park has a community feel with its many full hook-up sites, most of which are extremely close together. 

    We are tent campers and there is not much here if you are not in an RV--they are nestled into the back of the campground, and have the benefit of a large grassy area so kids can run and stretch their legs, but quiet and privacy are still lacking. There is also a dog park located at the campground entrance so the four legged kids can run freely, and a playground next to the dog park, however it is in full sun so will be hot during the summer months--which is the perfect time to use the pool! Unfortunately due to COVID-19 both the pool and playground are closed at the time of this review, but it is good to know they are there once public spaces can open again.

    This campground has two sides; to the right of the main entrance is decidedly more shady while the side to the left gets more sun, and it seemed as though the shady side hosted many campers who were there long term. We even saw one set-up where it looked like someone had a couple of tomato plants growing in containers! These sites are all very close together but still had a peaceful vibe under the shady trees. The sunnier side (sites in the 100s) is where the playground, tent sites, and large grassy field are, so while the sites are still very close together there is a little bit more public space for larger groups or families. 

    There are three camping cabins that rent to groups of 2 people, and two camping cottages; a loft for groups of 4, or a one bedroom for groups of 6. Cabins and cottages have beds (you must bring your own linens), electricity, running water, grills, picnic tables, and the loft has a small kitchen. 

    This is a great stop for campers who want to see the Chattanooga/Chicakmauga area, and it has great amenities for families. However this is not a campground for those looking for a relaxing experience in nature due to proximity to the interstate and surrounding neighborhoods, and the small sites and lack of privacy from fellow campers.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2021

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Primitive campsites with Perks!

    Desoto State Park is a beautiful park with great hiking and waterfalls. The primitive camping area has a keyed gate. Make sure you arrive during business hours so they can get you registered and give you a key. They will also give you a big card with your last name on it that you will put on the campsite ledger board once you have driven through the primitive area and picked from available sites. This ledger board is halfway along the gravel road once you have let yourself through the gate and is also where the common area is. In the common area there are pit toilets, a large covered pavilion, rentable cabins, picnic tables and stone fire rings. Campsites are well marked, each has a trash can (not bear proof since no bears), and a stone fire ring. At registration you will also receive the gate code for the improved RV park so that you can use the showers and do laundry. When you leave you can put your gate key in a Dropbox outside the office.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2017

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    This place is swanky!

    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. Whatever you're looking for, this place probably has it and all in a beautiful setting. We stayed here while visiting Little River Canyon and it was a good location for our needs.

    The park also has a near little nature center with cool interpretive programs. The improved campsites have hook ups (water, sewer and electric), picnic tables, fire rings and large gravel pads with plenty of room. There are a number of wonderful hiking options here as well. It's a little pricey, especially with the convenience fee and the 13% lodging tax but you get what you pay for and this place is NICE.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Paradise Meadows

    Enjoy comfort, luxury, and great hospitality in a small space

    The Tiny House is one of several rental options on this property. (Others include a huge glamping tent and a farmhouse). This review focuses on the tiny house where we stayed for two nights but I have included a few photos of the glamping tent, which was not open when we were there (opens in April). 

    A lot is packed into a small space with so many creative touches. There is a full-size loft bed and a pull-out couch so while you could sleep four people, it would be a bit crowded inside. There is also a screened-in porch with two swing seats, and a table so you could eat outside. 

    Lyn (the owner)’s hospitality is second to none. The tiny house is 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. There is also a table grill that can be set up on the table on the screened porch. There is a great selection of tea and hot chocolate plus pancake mix, and syrup. 

    There is a full bath with a flush toilet, sink, and shower with fluffy towels. 

    There is a fire pit available to use. 

    This would make a wonderful couples retreat, a mother-daughter getaway, or a place for solo reflection. Chattanooga is located just 25 minutes away and there is a fully stocked gourmet grocery store just down the road.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Go to the website for more information on this and other options at this property.

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Battlefield Campground & RV Park

    Woodsy Wayside

    Battlefield Campground is an extremely convenient RV park located right of I-75 about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. It is very easy to get to, but part of that convenience comes with an absence of quiet; the interstate runs directly beside the campground, and is visible from the storage sites across from sites 11-24.

    This is an excellent place for long-term campers, and it includes a nice playground, a pool, and a camp store/clubhouse. We could not get close to the pool or playground as they were closed due to COVID-19, which was comforting that they are taking public safety seriously. Sites include 50 and 30 amp full service, and seven tent sites in the middle of the campground that also include electric. There are seven camping cabins spaced throughout the campground that have outside picnic tables and grills, and beds inside as well as electricity.

    Most of the sites here are nicely wooded, and as the area is slightly hilly there are elevation changes between several rows of sites which allows for a little more privacy than many RV parks offer. 

    Downsides to this park are the highway noise, and the campground roads are paved but in need of maintenance; the road is eroded in a lot of places. 

    Upsides are the sites are shady and well landscaped, and there are great amenities for families looking to stay here for extended periods of time, as well as the proximity to Chattanooga, Chickamauga Battlefield, and Ringold/Ft. Oglethorpe.

  • A
    Feb. 18, 2020

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    First time visiting & it won’t be our last

    We’ve been wanting to camp here for a while, but every time we decided to go, it’s been all booked up.... that might have been our fault though, because we like to plan last min trips. 🙂 This time we actually planned it out a few weeks in advance and got a nice spot.

    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.

    The campground has a lot to offer! It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly! I can’t go without saying the employees are so friendly and helpful!

    Campsite wise, it has electric, water, cable, a huge picnic table & a grill/fire pit. The only negative was it wasn’t a full hookup. 😔Something else that I really loved was all of the huge natural rocks located all throughout the campground. Each campsite seemed to have their own collection of rocks and it really added to the experience. Another plus is that it has a dump station right at the exit, so on your way out you can take care of your last minute steps to finish up your camping experience. 😁

    If you’re in the area I would highly recommend this campground! You can’t go wrong!

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Unrivaled Beauty and Adventure

    My first experience with Cloudland Canyon State Park was on a day hike, and my second was photographing a wedding here--which should set the stage for what type of place this is! 

    The park can be spoken of in two separate sections; the East Rim and the West Rim. The East Rim is home to several cabins, the group lodge, one of the full service campgrounds, and the main trailhead, as well as the ADA accessible overlook trail which is where many of the iconic photographs of this park come from. This side is very popular for day use as the one mile out and back hike to Cherokee Falls draws in campers and people from Chattanooga coming in to enjoy the towering waterfall and the swimming hole below. 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 and playground. The main road to the trailheads and day use area runs past this loop and while there are trees for shade they do not offer any privacy. 

    The West Rim side houses the pioneer camping, west rim loop, the yurt village, and the remaining cabins. We have not been able to see the inside of the yurts, but they are spaced away from each other and off the road, and offer a lot of privacy; the loop that serves the yurts it not connected to any other road, and has a shelter, playground, and bathhouse. 

    The West Rim camping loop has a total of 48 tent/RV sites with 30 or 50A hookups, water, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This loop is far more wooded and offers a greater variety of site size and privacy, and has an extremely quiet and peaceful vibe to it. If the east rim is good for those using their campsite as a home base for exploring, the west rim is perfect for campers who want the convenience of a bathhouse with running water and/or the ability to run electric in their RVs, but without giving up the feeling of being immersed in nature. Sites 4-9 are well spaced from each other and great for tent campers and families who want their kids to have room to play, and while site 37 does not have as much privacy being in the center of the loop, it does have one of the most perfect climbing trees I have ever seen in a public campground. 

    There are 16 cottages/cabins, and Georgia State Park cabins really cannot be overstated; they are well appointed, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful, and are spaced out to offer a feeling of seclusion: perfect for winter getaways, or for people who enjoy total creature comforts at night with nearby adventure during the day. Word of advice; 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. 

    Finally, the park offers 4 pioneer sites and 30 walk-in backcountry sites. I have not seen these in person yet, but it is worth noting this park has accommodations for every type of camper out there.

    There is not enough good I can say about Cloudland Canyon. About 45 minutes from Chattanooga, it is a must-see for anyone traveling from out of state who want to add adventure to their tour of the city, a home base for the many hiking and climbing opportunities within the park, or just a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a few nights out in nature.

  • Harold W.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Beautiful sunset views at the canyon

    Despite what the website shows there are a couple of pull through sites. 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. Cabins and yurts available to rent. Lots of trails from mild to exterme. Walk in tent sites. Mountain bike rentals, disc golf and tennis courts as well as a fishing lake.

    Sites are nice with grill and picnic table.

    Great spot with lots of activities.

  • M
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Memorial Day Weekend was Awesome..

    We spent Memorial Day weekend at Fort Mountain and it was awesome. We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags. Pioneer camping has its challenges, but each site has an outhouse and a picnic table and prebuilt fire ring. There is an original fire tower on top of the mountain at the end of the trail. A Great Lake for kayaks and fishing with Jon boats, paddle boats, and canoes avaialble for rentals. Lots of cool lake side tent sites and trailer sites are also avaialble. We have camped several times with our scout troop. Lots of cool trails surround the park. There were fireworks in neighboring towns a short,15 min drive both nights. The towns near by have stores and food if your not I the mood to cook. The history is well documented on displays all around the park. And the there is a station that broadcasts at the end of one of the public service roads.


Guide to Menlo

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.

What to do

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!"

What campers like

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.

What you should know

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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