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Bolding Mill's campsites welcome pets throughout all its waterfront sites, making it a top option for dog owners exploring Lake Lanier near Murrayville. Don Carter State Park Campground also allows pets with accessible shorelines and wooded areas ideal for dog walks. Campgrounds maintain standard leash requirements, typically six feet or less, with designated pet waste disposal stations located near bathhouses. The grounds are well maintained with ample room between sites, allowing pets to enjoy the outdoors without disturbing neighboring campers. Some campers note that grassy areas around many sites provide comfortable spaces for pets to relax, though tall grass in certain seasons might harbor ticks.
Hiking trails surrounding Lake Lanier offer excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with multiple access points available directly from campgrounds. Dogs particularly enjoy the shoreline areas at Bolding Mill, though the concrete beach swimming area isn't ideal for pet access due to slippery conditions. Amicalola Falls State Park permits pets on most trails while providing cabin accommodations for those preferring indoor lodging with their animals. Campers should bring sufficient water containers for pets as summer temperatures frequently reach the 90s. Morning walks prove most comfortable during hot months, with evening hours offering cooler temperatures for longer excursions. Most campgrounds implement quiet hours beginning at 10 PM, when excessive barking becomes problematic for neighboring sites.
"Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"
"This Georgia State Park is in Gainesville on the Chattahoochee where it meets up with Lake Lanier. It was very easy to get to from the Atlanta area. "
from $25 - $225 / night
Check Availability"It was a little longer walk to the water and when a camper was next to us we couldn’t see the lake. We already have our reservations for 2025 in the site we wanted."
"Our site was near access to walk-in camping (which did not turn out to be a problem since we set up facing the water) and a long walk to the bathroom, which was reasonably clean with hot shower but no"
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly."
"Almost all the sites have view of lake and many have access to the lake for swimming or paddle boarding or boating. Nice breeze off the lake. Will be back many times."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better."
"If you're taking off on the AT, then you need to get walking. However, if you want a small taste of the AT and would like to camp out near the starting point, then this is a great place to be."
"This campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake."
"Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."
from $30 - $260 / night
Check Availability"Our site was walking distance to the bathhouse, playground and swimming."
"Grounds were great with easy access to the lake."
from $20 - $36 / night
Check Availability"The host at the front office gave us a different spot that would be easier access to our 40ft 5th wheel. The view is fantastic. We brought 2 dogs which they enjoyed the scenery."
"They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."
from $20 - $240 / night
Check Availability"The tent camp site was good, bathrooms and water were a close walking distance.
We picked this state park for all the activities. We took archery lessons and did the zip line course.""Perched on the side of the beautiful Georgia mountains, I feel as if you're 1,000,000 miles away from the madness."
"Site 10 (on water) and 38 (next to playground."
"Our sites have all been lake-side and very large with a paved drive. There is hiking around the shore line and lots of ducks in the lake to feed (Shh!)"
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"But Raven cliffs offers both walk-in campsite and a lot of hike to camp sites. The trail has some great views and different terrain from small creek crossings to some steep hills and valleys."
"There are two sides of the camp, the camp side and the trail side. It is very, very high traffic on the weekends. There is water and bathroom access."
ScoutThey have plenty of pads for pull behinds or the fancy RV. Plenty of hookups for all your needs. 2 pools, weight room, live music, restaurant, bar, dog park, dog bath, and close to all local stores.
RangerThis campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake. They also offer bike rentals and putt putt course. There is a general store in the visitor center. There are hiking trails for the extreme hikers too that go into the mountains on the Appalachian trail. The campsites are pretty close together, but we had a premier spot that was larger and a pull-through. The bathrooms were clean, but old and dated. This is one of the oldest campgrounds in the state. They offer cottages and cabins for rent. There was a dog parking loud constantly that was so annoying. We have dogs and many people camping there did, but our dogs don’t bark constantly. I would say this isn’t the campgrounds fault, but this irresponsible pet owner was literally between two campground hosts. Had it continued late at night past 10pm we would have had to call someone. It’s hard to relax by the fire with a dog barking constantly. The campground needs to add more signage. People are driving around looking lost. Here’s the problem ... if you have an RV or camper and park in the RV spaces when you pull out on the far end to the right you cannot see the directional signs. We pulled to the right and it was a dead end at the cottages. It was very stressful trying to the turn around hauling a camper. People in the cottages told us we weren’t the only ones to pull down there and have to turn around. Lots of cars were turning around down there, but with a camper it’s a nightmare. I paid extra for a pullthrough only to deal with that nonsense at the start. I suggest adding a sign at the far right exit of parking lot that has directions. Add another sign that says “Cabins only - Dead End”. If our camper had been an inch longer we couldn’t have turned around. Not impressed by the swimming area at the beach.
GuideCampground is next to SR 411. Excellent facilities and staff. We stayed for 3 days and had an enjoyable time. Fished in the pond played corn hole. Ran our dogs every day at the dog park. Will definitely head up there again
RangerVery very nice campground. Good signage and off 441 N. Not any places to eat without going into Clayton. Beautiful park with large sites, some paved. Laundry to was clean. Reasonable size dog park, dog walk and outside dog bath. Lots of trees, very clean and trash pickup at your site. Office lady was very nice and check in was efficient, even though we made the reservations at the last minute. It’s not cheap by any means but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
ScoutThis Campground is amazing. The woman in the office is so nice and very helpful. They have workers escort you to your site to make sure everything is OK. The man who escorted us was very nice, and made sure we knew where everything was (even after being told at the office). I loved that. The grounds are super clean. There are walking trails, a lake, a beach, and they even have things for dogs! (Dog bath, dog beach, dog park, ect). I'd recommend this place 1,000 times over!!!
TravelerCampground was well maintained and easy to find. The owner was around all weekend working on the place and being generally friendly. Facilities were clean and in good shape. Massive dog park.
LegendGreat mountain Thanksgiving vacay! Lots of area attractions and lots of activities at the KOA for our granddaughter! 2 playgrounds, mini golf, pillow pad, paddle boats, game room. Nice little dog park with mutt mitts, and staff friendly and helpful. Picnic table at each site, we were by the lake, but would have chosen near pillow-pad if available as those spots were better spaced. Nice store and clean facilities even though we didn’t use.
ScoutI would not recommend this place as a goto camp. The Yellow River floods into the park during high rain periods, park gives no warning till they are getting water into the park, then it is a knock on the door to get out of the park if they have no openings in high ground area. Lots of wild cats in park, but no vermin there. Many ex-cons in the park, all kinds of history in them....woof. They try to keep it in good shape, but a lot of trash offender, litters adults as well as kids, people not picking up behind their pets.
Over all not the worst, but surely not close to good either. Only stayed a month just had to go.
ScoutThis is a great place to camp, we enjoy staying here they also have some tent sites, wifi is a bit spotty which is to be expected since everyone is trying to use it so either use your hotspot or a mobile internet provider and you will be fine, dog park was well kept, playground has plenty of options for the little ones, the splash pad was a hit for our little ones as they enjoyed it, check in was a breeze as the office folks are very informative as to the surrounding place’s you can visit all really at a relatively short drive…your close to your neighbor but not to close “if that makes since”….will definitely stay here again
Pet friendly camping near Murrayville, Georgia offers access to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 feet. The area's mixed hardwood forests provide natural shade at most campsites, with summer temperatures typically reaching the mid-80s during day and cooling to the 60s at night. Water levels at Lake Lanier fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline access at waterfront camping areas.
Canoe trails exploration: Don Carter State Park features a designated canoe trail that allows pets to join the paddling adventure. "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there's even a canoe trail!" notes Kevan R. about Don Carter State Park Campground.
Waterfall hiking: Bring leashed pets on the moderate 5-mile round trip hike to Raven Cliff Falls. "Raven Cliff Falls trail is a 2.5 miles hike that ends at a breathtaking waterfall, but the trail doesn't quite end there. Once you arrive at the falls there's plenty of room to roam the dozens of rock structures," shares Wayne H. about Raven Cliff Falls.
Lake swimming with dogs: The swimming areas at several campgrounds accommodate pets with designated entry points. At Old Federal campground, "Some campsites on the water have beach areas" according to Carey H., making it easier for dogs to enter the water safely without the slippery concrete issues.
Spacious waterfront sites: Campers appreciate the room to spread out with pets at lakeside locations. "Most sites are on the water, tho the water is not easily accessible from the sites. The views are fabulous," explains Nancy K. about Bolding Mill.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathroom facilities make longer stays with pets more comfortable. At Bald Ridge Creek, campers find "Restrooms/showers cleaned and relatively maintained... debris free paved lanes to all sites" as noted by Timothy B., which helps when returning from muddy shoreline walks.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural setting provides chances to observe local wildlife with pets at a safe distance. "We were visited by a bear two of the nights. The bear took our neighbors dog food they forgot to pack out. So pack out all food items and trash or hang a bear bag," warns D & Jess W. about Raven Cliff Falls.
Site selection matters: Choose camping locations based on your specific needs with pets. At Duckett Mill, "Our sites have all been lake-side and very large with a paved drive. There is hiking around the shore line and lots of ducks in the lake to feed (Shh!)" shares Christy C. about Duckett Mill.
Leash enforcement varies: Rangers actively enforce pet leash rules at certain campgrounds. At Shady Grove, "They are firm on making sure pet owners have their leash on and do not free roam," observes Darrel W.
Limited cell service: Be prepared for communication challenges when camping with pets. At Raven Cliff Falls, "NO CELL SERVICE" cautions D & Jess W., making it important to have pet medical information available offline.
Look for kid-friendly water access: Select campsites where children and pets can safely enjoy the water. "Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have," advises Christine about Don Carter State Park Campground.
Choose sites with play areas: Several campgrounds offer dedicated recreational spaces for families. At Vogel State Park, "Two separate children's playgrounds exist, not too far from one another. One near a small kids ball field...the other near a very nice volleyball court, permanent corn hole pit and state of the art outdoor exercise machine area," describes Dave V.
Consider walk-in sites for older kids: Slightly more remote sites can offer a sense of adventure. "The test sights are amazing, bring a cart because it's a 1/4 mile walk, the sights are super clean and easy access," reports Chad S. about the primitive camping area at Don Carter.
Check turn radius requirements: Some campgrounds have challenging navigation for larger rigs with pets. "We realized where we needed to turn around was going to be tight. When the time came we had a heck of a time getting the RV turned. It was so tight that the 5th wheel was only 1 inch from hitting the cab and the axels on the RV were in a bind," warns Pam H. about Old Federal.
Be mindful of site surfaces: The ground materials affect comfort for both pets and people. At Don Carter, Joel R. notes "They classify them as RV sites, but they are parking lots. They have water and electric, and a dump station," which means your pet will need shade options beyond natural ground cover.
Look for shade patterns: Understanding how sun hits your site affects pet comfort. At Bald Ridge Creek, "Spot 80 had good afternoon shade. Trees block heavy winds from north and west," shares Timothy B., important information for keeping pets cool during summer stays.
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