4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabins near Norcross provide varying levels of comfort and amenities across several state parks and private campgrounds. Stone Mountain Park Campground offers cabin accommodations with electricity, running water, and access to showers and toilets. Red Top Mountain State Park features cabins with electric hookups, water access, and sewer connections. A recent review noted that "the furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing. I really appreciated that the bedding and towels were plush and extremely comfortable-very unlike most state parks or other rental cabins." Fort Yargo State Park and Amicalola Falls State Park also provide cabin options with similar amenities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Tiny Cabin near Norcross offers a more intimate setting with electric hookups, drinking water, fires allowed, and access to showers and toilets. For those seeking more unique accommodations, the Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse in the Bamboo Forest provides a distinctive cabin experience with drinking water, showers, and toilets. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons. A review mentioned that "the cabin was impeccably clean, AND the bathrooms had handcrafted local soaps!" Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins like Stone Mountain and Red Top Mountain allowing pets while others prohibit them.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations - some cabins feature full kitchens while others offer only basic cooking equipment. Margaritaville in Buford provides market access for supplies, while many other cabin locations have limited on-site provisions. Hard Labor Creek State Park cabins received particular praise for accessibility features, with one visitor noting they were "the most accessible vacation rental we've ever encountered." Firewood is available at several locations including Stone Mountain Park, Tiny Cabin, and Amicalola Falls State Park, though availability may be seasonal.
"Several options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have."
"First, everything is contained and available. The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store."
from $44 - $65 / 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."
Available this weekend
from $40 - $315 / night
"Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites."
"Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $275 / night
"We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."
from $63 - $100 / night
Campground full this weekend
"We stayed for 2 nights for a soccer tournament and it was the perfect location. Not on the listing was an outdoor shower and my sweaty soccer son loved it."
Available this weekend
from $45 - $55 / night
"RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below."
"The Approach trail is 8.3 miles to Springer Mountain from the lower Amicalola State Park parking lot. So there is more history and lore here than meets the eye."
"With comfy beds and all the amenities you need, this is truly a one of a kind experience. Book your stay today and come here to leave them some love!"
from $350 - $450 / night
"Nicest state park cabin I’ve never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing."
"Sites are well spaced, level, and private. Showers are clean, laundry room is well arranged and they even provide magazines."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $650 / night
"While usually that would be a bit weird this park made it one of the most amazing feelings on earth. I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones."
"This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do!"
Available this weekend
from $25 - $225 / night
GuideJust so beautiful and awesome. Camp host was lovely and our site could not have been more perfect. Internet said it was a walk up but it was a drive up. Site 52, I’m convinced it has to be the best one there. It adjoins via a mild staircase to 53 and would be perfect for two families to have. It’s right on the water and the sunset was phenomenal. Love it a lot. Electric and water, picnic table and fire ring.
GuideWe went over the Halloween weekend. What great fun. Lots of events for families and kids. Even us retired people got into the spirit! Sites were well maintained with space between sites. Bathrooms were clean all the time. Cell service was at best 2 bars on all networks. But that’s okay. Fall colors were abundant. If you had a small boat, canoe or kayak the lake is perfect for fishing or just enjoying. The only drawback was some road noise from Fairplay road. Otherwise I can’t say enough of how much we liked this park. Site 16 October.
TravelerWelcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
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.
RangerWe stayed at Site #45, and it quickly became one of our favorite campsites because it felt more like a wooded overlook, perched above the lake. The breeze coming off the water kept us comfortable enough to enjoy a campfire even on a hot August evening.
The site fit our 14x10 tent comfortably, but I wouldn’t recommend anything larger. There isn’t a true tent pad, and you’ll notice the slope while sleeping—but the view from inside the tent was priceless. We experienced a four-hour thunderstorm and didn’t have any standing water at our site afterward.
⚠️ The slope becomes much steeper near the shoreline, so I wouldn’t recommend this site for toddlers or anyone with mobility concerns.
🛝 Our 7-year-old loved fishing from the shoreline and thought the steep slope made the perfect slide to get back down to the water. Built-in slide + dirty shorts = happy camper. 😂
🔥 The site includes a clean fire ring with an adjustable cooking grate and a separate standing charcoal grill.
🦟 We didn’t have any issues with mosquitoes during our stay.
🚰 The shared water pump wasn’t working during our visit.
🚽 The bathhouse was spacious, clean, and only a short walk away.
🚗 A community wagon is parked near the bathhouse for campers to use when hauling gear between their vehicle and campsite. Loved that!
A few tips:
🪵 The Visitor Center sells $6 bundles of firewood and has a nice selection of souvenirs.
🐜 Plenty of flies and large ants, so keep your food put away and your tent zipped.
🪲 Cicadas were loud at night. I loved it, but our 7-year-old slept with his wireless headphones on. If you’re a light sleeper, you may want to pack earplugs if you’re camping here June-August.
🎣 We caught more bluegill fishing from our campsite than we did from the fishing dock.
🌅 If you’re looking for one of the best views in the campground and don’t mind sleeping on a slight incline, Site #45 is well worth considering.
TravelerTook the grandbaby for a last blowout before school starts back. She had a bast lots of kids she quickly made several friends
TravelerSpot #50 is perfection! Feels like you live alone on a tiny peninsula. Perfect place to explore trails, go fishing, enjoy sunset, and just be.
LegendWe stayed at Winding Waters Riverfront RV Resort for four nights after picking up our new 5th wheel toy hauler from Three Way Campers in Marietta to thoroughly test all of the RV's systems while remaining close to the dealership if any issues arose. We followed the emailed arrival instructions, checked in quickly, and were escorted to pull-through Site 89 with full hookups. The staff was friendly, service-oriented, and very accommodating throughout our stay. We spent our first night in the pull-through before moving to a river-view back-in site. The staff initially suggested Site 190, but after we noticed it had very little yard space, they happily moved us to Site 193, which better suited our needs. The resort offers several unsecured Wi-Fi networks; we selected the strongest signal and averaged 82 Mbps download and 9 Mbps upload. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, and our T-Mobile Home Internet worked well. We didn't bring Starlink on this trip, but with very few trees throughout the main campground, it should perform well in most sites. The pull-through sites are better spaced than many campgrounds of this type, although we still wouldn't describe them as spacious. We appreciated the PVC chairs and round tables found at many sites instead of the typical picnic table, and there are five"Paw Pen" pull-through sites with private fenced pet areas. The nearby dog park consists of two small fenced runs that are adequate for potty breaks but not really large enough to throw a ball. Although the water park and numerous family-oriented amenities are not typically what we look for in a campground, Winding Waters was an excellent place to shake down our new rig.
Cabin camping near Norcross, Georgia places visitors within reach of Lake Lanier and Stone Mountain, typically experiencing mild spring and fall seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F. Most cabin rentals in this area sit between 800-1,100 feet elevation in rolling Piedmont terrain characterized by mixed hardwood forests. Winter cabin stays remain popular with nighttime lows rarely dropping below freezing except during January and February.
Hike the mountain trail: Stone Mountain Park's hiking trails provide day activities near cabin accommodations, with one visitor noting, "We loved these grounds. They were clean and there was easy access to bathrooms. The hike to the top was a challenge, but the views were worth it." The main trail to the summit is 1 mile each way with 600 feet of elevation gain.
Boat or fish from your site: Red Top Mountain State Park Campground cabins offer water access points for fishing. According to one camper, "These sites were amazing. Most of the sites are right on the lake. There is an abundance of wildlife around. The water is nice and cool." Boat rentals available seasonally from $30/hour.
Mini-golf and swimming: Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground features family activities beyond standard cabin amenities. A visitor mentioned, "HLC features hiking trails, mini golf, newly 'renovated' campsites that include two BRAND new bathhouses. Kayak rentals, a beach/swimming area and numerous special programs are available!"
Clean, modernized facilities: Cabin options at Hard Labor Creek received consistent praise for their upkeep. One reviewer stated, "The bath houses/comfort stations are brand new (including laundry rooms) and the camp hosts keep them spotless! The campground roads are newly paved and there are a couple of new sites."
Waterfront placement: Fort Yargo State Park Campground offers cabin locations with direct water views. A visitor explained, "If you're like me and appreciate a bit of privacy when camping, the walk-in campsites at Fort Yargo are the place to go. The 12 walk-in sites are waterfront to the lake - perfect for kayaking or paddle boarding."
Wildlife viewing: Cabin stays often include natural encounters. One camper at Don Carter State Park Campground shared, "I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones. I walked one of the trails and then headed over to explore the lake area."
Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, especially during peak spring and fall weekends. Contact individual parks for specific policies.
Seasonal considerations: Summer visitors should prepare for heat, particularly in newly developed areas. One Don Carter reviewer warned, "The ASPHALT is part of the reason for the review's title, coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being. Once the canopy fills out, it will be shady."
Noise levels: Despite natural settings, some cabin locations experience ambient noise. A Red Top Mountain visitor cautioned, "If you are in a tent... you will hear I-75 traffic all night so keep in mind, that while it looks like country, you are not deep in nature... the drone of the highway will remind you. There is a train that blows its whistle that will wake you up 3 times each night."
Pack for water activities: Amicalola Falls State Park Camping cabins provide base camps for waterfall exploration. A visitor mentioned, "This 730ft cascading waterfall is accessible by stairs and bridge from top to bottom. It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better."
Consider weekday stays: Many cabin areas near Norcross become crowded on weekends. According to one Don Carter visitor, "I went to Don Carter mid week after a holiday and the place was pretty empty. While usually that would be a bit weird this park made it one of the most amazing feelings on earth."
Look for educational programs: Parks often schedule family activities. One Stone Mountain camper shared, "We had an amazing visit!! All the staff were extremely helpful and sweet. Shower house was clean, laser show fabulous and while hiking we saw a lot of beautiful wildlife!!!"
Check site dimensions: Narrow roads and tight turns challenge larger vehicles at some parks. An Amicalola Falls visitor noted, "Number 18 does not look hard, but the layout is very difficult to get into. The bend halfway into the campground would be extremely difficult with much bigger than 27' camper."
Consider unique accommodations: Tiny Cabin near Norcross offers smaller-scale alternatives to traditional RV camping. A recent visitor shared, "Hosts were amazing and accommodating. We stayed for 2 nights for a soccer tournament and it was the perfect location. Not on the listing was an outdoor shower and my sweaty soccer son loved it."
Look for full hookup sites: Some cabins provide RV-style amenities. A Hard Labor Creek camper mentioned, "The only thing was no one told us our site had full hookups. We paid for a deluxe site but nothing indicated on the reservation it had sewer connections. Had we known we would have taken showers in our own camper."
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