12 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Campgrounds near Molena, Georgia range from fully developed state parks to dispersed camping areas across public lands. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers one of the most comprehensive camping experiences in the region, featuring tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options around Lake Delanor. Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area provides primitive dispersed camping approximately 15 miles northeast of Molena for those seeking a more rustic experience. Several campgrounds, including Sprewell Bluff Park and High Falls State Park, accommodate both tent and RV camping with varying levels of amenities and hookups.
Road conditions and campground access vary significantly throughout the region, with most state park campgrounds featuring paved roads and well-maintained entrance points. The climate supports year-round camping, though summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during spring and fall weekends when mild temperatures attract the most visitors. Cell service is spotty in more remote areas like Joe Kurz WMA, where visitors must possess a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license to camp legally. "Important to note is the requirement for a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license to camp at Joe Kurz WMA, reflecting the area's primary use for hunting and fishing activities," one visitor pointed out.
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews across the region, with lakeside sites at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park being particularly popular. Several campgrounds feature private, shaded sites with good spacing between neighbors. A camper noted, "We stayed at FDR state park for 4 nights and it was a beautiful park with great hosts and great campsites! Bath houses were well-maintained and sites not on top of each other like some other places." Mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV campers are common throughout the area, though tent campers might find rocky pads at some sites challenging. Public campgrounds typically provide clean restrooms and shower facilities, while more primitive sites offer greater privacy and immersion in nature. Many campgrounds also provide easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and boat launches, making them ideal basecamps for outdoor recreation.
"This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315."
"Roosevelt State Park you are surrounded by forest, lakes, streams, rock formations and campsites are quiet and private. We stayed in site #114 directly on the lake. "
Available this weekend
from $12 - $500 / night
"Quiet location. Sites are back in but easy back in. The bathhouse is clean, the sites are gravel and pretty much level."
"The Flint river is the nice thing about this park, though the trails are definitely worth exploring."
from $15 - $95 / night
"Spent one night on the road here at a RV site on the lakeside camping area (they also offer additional entrance to river side camping.) Busy but courteous neighbors."
"The site has a good distance between the camper and it's "passenger" side so it's like not having a neighbor on that side."
Available this weekend
from $36 - $100 / night
"Important to note is the requirement for a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license to camp, reflecting the area's primary use for hunting and fishing activities."
"Clean and cleared paths. All kinds of animals roaming about."
"We took walks around park and it was quiet. We commuted to Thomaston for two weeks which was about a 30 min drive. The roads are easy to drive and the area here in Georgia is peaceful and lovely."
"Very close to Calloway Gardens, FDR State Park, and Animal Safari! Nice quiet and clean sites."
"The restrooms near 185 were large and very clean. They were up to date and comfortable to shower in, etc. campground was the cleanest we’d ever been to and extremely easy to navigate."
"EXCEPT FOR THE TRAINS IN THE DISTANCE, IT IS SOO QUIET AND PEACEFUL. THE SALT H2O POOL IS PRISTINE. THEY HAVE A GATHERING AREA . OUTDOOR FIREPLACE, TV, SEATING, OCCASIONAL BANDS."
"Beautiful lake side campground! Level sites, fishing!"
"Over 23 miles of well maintained trails and abundant campsites. Plenty of options for the novice or experienced backpacker. Great place to learn about President Roosevelt and the CCC."
"The campground is located on West Point Lake, where bald eagles soar."
"Great, quiet park with lots of walking and biking trails nearby. All the sites are wooded and spaced out so you don’t have any issues with privacy."
Available this weekend
from $36 - $72 / night
from $60 / night
GuideWell, another review from Hank and I about three weeks ago in October we stayed at McIntosh reserve in Whitesburg Georgia. We stayed for a week. They have no power, but we have a solar generator and a regular generator they have water Spicket spread out sporadically throughout the park, they do have restrooms and a shower house. Very nice park. Very nice host.
ScoutThis review is actually for Claystone Park in Macon which is the sister company to Arrowhead and owned by the same company. I booked a RV site for this eve and drove 1 hr and 15 mins to arrive and be told that GA law states that I cannot sleep in my campervan. He would not budge and was condescending, giving some stupid analogy about geese on the beach which did not make any sense. I had to drive back in the dark, which I do not see very well. I wasted $50 and they won't give my money back. I would not camp here. They are jerks and liars and just make stuff up to hurt people and it's disgusting.
ScoutThe sister company, Claystone Park, is not listed so I am posting this here because they are owned by the same company.
I reserved a RV site for my campervan and drove 1 hr and 15 mins to be told that "GA law does not allow people to sleep in their car" (not true) and I would not be able to stay unless I had a RV with ventilation or a tent. There is no such law and they do not mention any of this on their website. They seem to get off on making people drive long distance and then turning them away. They are prejudice against campervans and rather than just ban them, they do this childish immature garbage. I wasted $25 in gas, 3 hrs of driving, and had to drive back in the dark, which I do not see that well. They did not care. The ranger was a jackass and tried to give an analogy about geese on the beach that did not make any sense. He was condescending and being a jerk for no reason. Do not waste your time here. These people are thieves, conniving and liars.
LegendThis was our first trip here and it was beautiful! We loved biking all over the park. We loved sitting by the falls. Would’ve loved to go in the museum, but it wasn’t open when we were there (very limited days/hours).
-Camp hosts were absolutely wonderful! They were a pleasure to talk with. The friendliest group ever!!
-Bath house was extremely clean.
-We stayed in the newer section.
-Definitely make your way to the Stone Pavilion and sample the natural artesian spring water. It’s not something I’d want a lot, but when in Rome…🤣
GuideVery family friendly. Lots of free range children (weekend). The staff was very friendly. The bath house was clean and well maintained. Had a front loader washer and dryer x1. $2 apiece. Lots of trails. Three night stay. The cell phone service was the biggest downfall since we rely on a Verizon hot spot. At&t was a no data available. Verizon had two bars where we were at.
RangerBeen here many times! Love this place. Very family friendly.
ScoutSite is a good size located on the shore of Lake Delano under trees. Great view. Fire ring and picnic table equipped. The temp is still hot and humid but there is a breeze which makes it bearable in the daytime, nights are cooler and comfortable. Plenty to explore with Pine Mountain Trail close by. Would stay here again. This site is water and electric only with dump station at entrance.
GuideNo sewer hook up at all sites. Electric looks new. Beautiful lake. Quiet campground.
LegendThis is a typical park where not all sites are created equal. Some are paved, some are gravel. Some have 50 amp, some are 30-amp. Some are perfectly level and some have really steep grades. Some sites are pull-thru, some are back-in. Some are really long, some are much shorter. The roads in the campground are paved, free of potholes, and fairly easily navigable for big-rigs. All sites are pet-friendly and have water and electric. There are no sewer sites. Campsites 1-27 and 85-106 have 50-amp electric while the others are 30-amp. Some sites (40, 47, 50, 52, 65, 80, 84, 87, 89, 101) are “double-unit” (or buddy) sites which is reflective in the $60/night price. There are bathrooms scattered throughout the campground in each loop but there are only two shower houses in the entire campground. Sites 1-16 are perfectly level as are a few others. Reservations can be made online and the website has pictures and descriptions as well as length of site. The campground is very dark at night with the only lights being at the bathrooms. We love dark campgrounds where the moon and stars are bright. Unfortunately, numerous campers left their lights all night which we find really annoying. Our Verizon phone was very spotty and not reliable. We were able to use our portable Dish satellite to get television. There is a dump station located conveniently on your way out which is quite busy on Sundays at check out.
Camping sites near Molena, Georgia range from basic dispersed options to full-service campgrounds with significant elevation changes throughout the region. The area sits at approximately 800-1,000 feet above sea level, with the Pine Mountain ridge offering terrain that contrasts with the relatively flat surrounding Piedmont. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing, though occasional cold snaps can bring overnight lows into the 20s.
Hiking on historic trails: Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground features over 23 miles of maintained trails with various difficulty levels. "The visitor center has a real cool shop and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Will certainly return again," notes Katie A. The park's Pine Mountain Trail offers connections to historic CCC-built structures.
Waterfront activities: Visitors to R. Shaefer Heard Campground can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating on West Point Lake. "Kids thoroughly enjoyed playing at the edge of the water. The nearby restroom was old but serviceable and the playground was small. Trailhead is a short drive and the trails we went on were very nice," reports Dianna B.
Wildlife viewing: The region contains diverse ecosystems supporting deer, turkey, and various bird species. "We feed the wildlife and have alot of birds. Sometimes deer. We face the woods which we love," shares a camper at Ramsey RV Park, located about 20 miles west of Molena.
Spacious, well-separated sites: Campers consistently appreciate the generous spacing at Sprewell Bluff Park. "Sites are back in but easy back in. The bathhouse is clean, the sites are gravel and pretty much level," writes Carol G. The limited number of sites (only 6 RV sites) contributes to the uncrowded feel.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathhouses and common areas. "Bath houses were well-maintained and sites not on top of each other like some other places," reports a camper at FDR State Park. Similarly, at Sprewell Bluff, visitors note "The bath house is clean and well kept."
Natural water features: The Flint River at Sprewell Bluff provides recreational opportunities without overcrowding. "We enjoyed the park by the river and our friends took their children on the hiking trails. Everyone had a great time," shares Boyce B. The bluffs overlooking the river create scenic viewpoints popular with photographers.
Seasonal considerations: Summer humidity can make tent camping challenging from June through August, with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. "We had a great stay, though crowded and it was HOT! The saving grace was the big tree in our campsite and the ability to float in the water," explains Suzy E. about her July visit to R. Shaefer Heard Campground.
Licensing requirements: Camping at Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area requires documentation beyond standard campground registration. "No cell coverage, has fire pit, mostly tent and car campers," notes Lenear B., highlighting the primitive nature of this option located about 15 miles northeast of Molena.
Gate closure policies: Some campgrounds strictly enforce access hours. At R. Shaefer Heard, "the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy," reports Denis P., suggesting visitors plan accordingly for late arrivals or early departures.
Playground access: High Falls State Park Campground features centrally located play areas convenient for parents. "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," says Bille W.
Swimming options: While natural water access varies by location, many campgrounds provide alternatives. "There is a pool, it cost $5 person," notes Tatiana at High Falls State Park, where swimming in the falls is prohibited.
Layout considerations: Parents appreciate campgrounds with circular layouts that allow for safe bike riding. "We camped in campground 5 and from where our site was we could see the playground and also let our kids ride there bikes around the circle that the camp sites where on," shares Joshua H. about his experience at FDR State Park with four children.
Electrical service reliability: Some campgrounds have limitations with their electrical systems. At Pine Mountain RV Resort, "30 amp circuit was not adequate. The breaker continually tripped while using small kitchen appliances," reports Brittany, suggesting RVers with higher power requirements should plan accordingly.
Site selection strategy: Different loops or areas within the same campground can offer vastly different experiences. "We were on site 213 and 214. Beautiful wooded site lots of space between sites in this loop. Very short walk to lake. Loop 1 sites are lake front and lake view but more close together than we like," advises Liz H. about FDR State Park.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds provide full hookups or convenient dump stations. Check availability before arrival, especially for extended stays. "The sites are gravel and pretty much level. Electric and water at the site, dump station on your way out. Such a great find," notes Carol G. about Sprewell Bluff Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Molena, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Molena, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 97 campgrounds and RV parks near Molena, GA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Molena, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Molena, GA is Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 58 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Molena, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Molena, GA.
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