Dog-Friendly Camping near Pine Mountain Valley, GA

Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground sits in Georgia's Pine Mountain Valley, roughly 80 miles southwest of Atlanta at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,395 feet. The park spans 9,049 acres across Harris and Meriwether counties, with camping areas nestled among pine and hardwood forests. Summer temperatures often reach 90°F with high humidity, while winters remain mild with occasional freezing temperatures.

What to do

Fishing at Lake Delanor: The 15-acre lake at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park offers fishing opportunities for campers. "The lake is beautiful and you can rent boats, plus lots of hiking and history around," notes Stephani in her review of the park.

Swimming at Liberty Bell Pool: During summer months, campers can cool off at the historic pool. "The liberty bell pool is great during the summer! The evenings are still cool in the summer as well!" shares Molly M. about her experience at Pine Mountain Camp Ground.

Wildlife viewing: The park's diverse ecosystems support various wildlife. "We feed the wildlife and have alot of birds. Sometimes deer. We face the woods which we love," mentions judy M. who stayed at RAMSEY RV PARK.

Kayaking: The lakes and rivers in the area provide paddling opportunities. "No wake zone around the campground area so it was perfect for kayaking and small boat fishing," says Liz H. about Blanton Creek Park.

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. "Sites are very large with good space between them. Most are shaded, level, gravel with picnic tables, large fire ring, lots of space for chairs," reports a camper at Blanton Creek Park Georgia Power.

Clean facilities: Tracy praises Blanton Creek Park: "They had the cleanest bathhouse I have ever seen and a resident who had been there a while said they clean the bathrooms several times a day."

Swimming areas: "My favorite part was watching our kids and my husband jump off the large rock into the river. Loads of fun," shares Renee D. about her experience at Sprewell Bluff Park.

Historical connections: The area's connection to President Roosevelt adds educational value. "Great place to learn about President Roosevelt and the CCC. Peaceful woods and quiet streams make this an idyllic location to get away from it all," notes Joe M. about Pine Mountain Camp Ground.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have poor connectivity. "Verizon LTE is one tiny bar, but webpages and videos load, albeit slow," mentions Fran H. about Blanton Creek Campground.

Gate hours: Some parks restrict nighttime access. "Beware: the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy," warns Denis P. about R. Shaefer Heard Campground.

Extra fees for additional tents: "If you drop a tent with an RV they charge you an extra $30. If you have two tents on one site they charge you $25 for EACH tent," notes a reviewer at Blanton Creek Campground.

Seasonal water levels: Lake conditions can vary throughout the year. "The lake is down right now because they are repairing the dam so it was fun to walk along the banks," shares SJ W. about R. Shaefer Heard Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly water features: "We spent one night here to check it out, but we will definitely be going back! We stayed in spot #14, which is not right on the water but across the street," shares Tracy about Blanton Creek Park. "The recreation area down by the river is expansive enough for folks to spread out."

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. "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," mentions Joshua H. about Franklin D Roosevelt State Park.

Scavenger hunts: "We fished and swam, they also had a scavenger hunt that you kids loved doing," shares Joshua H. about activities that kept his four children entertained at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park.

Camping loops with less traffic: For families with young children, choose quieter areas. "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," recommends a family camper.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for larger rigs: "The park is relatively small but it's very well kept. Small rigs can pretty much enjoy any spot but larger rigs need to be sure that the site is level for the length of the rig," advises Stacy H. about Blanton Creek Campground.

Consider site angles: "Some spots have a driveway that goes downhill from the camper and others go uphill from the camper which might be an issue for 5th wheels," notes a reviewer at Blanton Creek Campground.

Check electrical capacity: "30 amp circuit was not adequate. The breaker continually tripped while using small kitchen appliances," warns Brittany about her experience at Pine Mountain RV Resort.

Reservations required: Dog friendly campgrounds near Pine Mountain Valley often fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Reserve ahead because there are only 6 RV sites," recommends Shelly S. about Sprewell Bluff Park.