Best Campgrounds near Rockmart, GA

Camping opportunities near Rockmart, Georgia span from developed RV parks to primitive tent sites along the Silver Comet Trail. The Beautiful Rock Campground offers sites for tents, RVs, and cabins approximately 3 miles south of downtown Rockmart, while Camp Comet Campground provides more rustic accommodations directly accessible from the Silver Comet Trail. Several campgrounds in the area feature both full hookup RV sites and tent camping areas, with some properties like Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center providing access to waterways for kayaking and fishing approximately 20 miles west of Rockmart.

Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round with varying levels of amenities. The Beautiful Rock Campground provides shower facilities but limited bathroom access, while more developed sites like Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center offer full hookups, Wi-Fi, and on-site stores. Primitive camping along the Silver Comet Trail requires self-sufficiency as water sources may be seasonal or unavailable. Several campgrounds operate with minimal staffing, especially on weekends, so campers should plan accordingly for self-registration at some locations. As one visitor noted about Camp Comet, "It is a primitive site with two gravel platforms set up for tents each with its own firepit. The sites are rustic but well cared for and perfect if you are bike packing the trail."

Waterfront camping receives consistent praise from visitors to the region, particularly at Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center where campsites along Big Cedar Creek provide peaceful riverside settings. Cyclists and hikers appreciate the convenient camping options along the Silver Comet Trail, with Camp Comet offering a free overnight option accessible only from the trail. This arrangement provides greater privacy than roadside alternatives but requires visitors to carry all necessary supplies. Family-friendly amenities vary significantly between campgrounds, with some offering playgrounds and organized activities while others maintain a quieter atmosphere. Several reviewers mentioned the welcoming nature of campground owners and staff, with one camper describing The Beautiful Rock Campground's owners as "wonderful, welcoming, and friendly...they could not have been more gracious hosts."

Best Camping Sites Near Rockmart, Georgia (122)

    1. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

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

    $40 - $315 / night

    "Many were positioned right on the lake. The trails in the park were great for hiking and running. We enjoyed visiting the Qualusi Winery that was nearby."

    "I camped at Red Top regularly when I lived in Georgia 28 years ago. I’ll definitely be returning."

    2. Mckinney Campground

    24 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $30 - $34 / night

    "Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park, McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake (north of Atlanta; a Corp of Engineer park) - very woodsy and a nice lake. Hiking, rafting/etc, and walking all around."

    "Campground Review: This campground is an excellent place to stay not far outside of the bustling metropolis of Atlanta."

    3. Camp Comet Campground - Silver Comet Trail

    4 Reviews
    Cedartown, GA
    7 miles
    Website

    "This the second campground that we stayed in Woodstock Georgia. Payne on Kellogg Creek Road was another great experience. We will be returning soon."

    "I passed through this campground while biking the Silver Comet trail with my wife and some friends and checked it out as a potential overnight option."

    4. The Beautiful Rock Campground, RV, and Music Park

    2 Reviews
    Rockmart, GA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 684-8519

    $5 - $35 / night

    "My wife and I stayed at this campground with another couple who are friends of ours from Atlanta while bike packing parts of the Silver Comet Trail."

    "There is 1 store outside the campsite. When we got there, a group of bicyclers were there with no masks. I get it but it still made me uneasy."

    5. Hello Darlin Farms

    1 Review
    Rockmart, GA
    4 miles

    $49 - $99 / night

    6. Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center

    9 Reviews
    Cave Spring, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 777-3030

    "The spots by the office are close to the highway, but it isn’t that busy or loud. Very family oriented and peaceful. The only bad thing …. the flies! Bring fly traps."

    "The nice gurgling stream (Big Cedar Creek) bounds the campground to the east and is a nice walk through a mowed/maintained field. "

    7. Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing

    11 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 974-6089

    $42 - $52 / night

    "The lake is beautiful. It’s quiet other than the occasional train whistles. The WiFi is pretty much non existent so don’t plan on that. Even with a booster we couldn’t pick it up."

    "The bathrooms were pretty amazing compared to the last campground we were at which was also on alatoona lake as well. ( McKinney camp ground ) The first night we got here it was packed, like crazy packed"

    8. Clark Creek North Campground

    12 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 387-5149

    $34 / night

    "There is also signage to verify that you are going the right way until you see the CG entrance. We pulled into the gate area and were checked in by the attendant on duty."

    "Clark Creek North is a small gem tucked along the shore of Lake Allatoona just north of Atlanta. It is small with just 24 spots equipped with water and electric and every spot has water access."

    9. McKinney Campground

    10 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $28 / night

    "If you want lake front, they got it! Almost all sites either have a view of the lake or are right on lake Allatoona! We tent camped here on site 45 in October 2017."

    "Great water views and easy step down to the waters edge for fishing. In our area, the bathroom/shower combo is adequate but needs an update."

    10. COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground

    9 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $30 - $68 / night

    "One section of the campground was too close to the highway, which made you hear cars passing all night, but sites 32 and up were very peaceful and quiet."

    "This is a great campground, close to town and the lake view is amazing. There’s enough space and privacy between camp sites. Clean comfortable picnic area with table and fire pit."

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775 Reviews of 122 Rockmart Campgrounds


  • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Clark Creek South Campground

    Rules not enforced

    The sites are very small and very close together. The lake does have beautiful views. I give 1 star because no rules are enforced. There was no quiet time for us. People were partying, loud music, yelling, being loud up to 3/4am. Both Friday and Saturday nights. It was so bad Friday night that we went to the local Dollar Tree for EAR PLUGS so we could sleep Saturday night. The gate is locked at 10pm however the gate will let you out. A camper below us went to the gate about 11pm and let 2 other cars in. 1 vehicle went out, 3 come in. No rules are enforced. We do not recommend it. The host site is an eye sore. It needs to be cleaned up. It's such a mess! The lake is so beautiful, though.

  • Ney N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Woodring Branch Primitive Campground — Carters Lake

    Slice of heaven cost: $10

    My partner always said he loved going here as a kid, so we went. $10 a night was a bargain and I did not expect much. The site we picked was near the restrooms, which were very well kept. It was quiet, beautiful, and an absolute slice of heaven. We went swimming and exploring. It did not feel overcrowded or busy. We walked down the peninsula at night to stargaze surrounded by water. I didn't want to leave and go back to the real world.

  • Brittany B.
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Clark Creek South Campground

    Great view of the Lake

    The campsite was right next to the swimming beach so little to no privacy and very loud. Although I slept very well in my tent because Quiet hours were observed. It was nice waking up to view of Lake Allatoona. Lady at the gate was rude when checking in so make sure to “READ the sign!” Other than that bathrooms were clean and they have laundry and hot water showers. Will most likely be back!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Calhoun A-OK Campground

    Now called CedarBreak…

    Not KOA anymore - the campground has been renamed CedarBreak. New owners and they are very nice and helpful. Nicely Renovated office and store. Upgraded our site when they knew our plans. Minor sound from adjacent road, other than that very quiet, clean, nice layout with trees, good site spacing, I’ll be back.

  • Suzanne-Will C.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Woodring Branch Primitive Campground — Carters Lake

    Great Tent Camping

    I love that this was a tent only camping site (no RVs). The sites were a bit smaller than I would have liked but as it was just the 10 sites on the road, the kids could safely play in the road. The water was by the toilets at the entrance but easily walkable from the sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Winding Waters RV Resort

    Labor Day Weekend Glamping

    We booked Friday through Sunday of Labor Day weekend. We arrived after hours on Friday, and our check-in packet was prepared and ready for us when we arrived. No problems checking in and getting hooked up.

    The RV park is enormous, new and extremely well-kept. Our spot was next to the Etowah River and was one of the few that is on gravel and not concrete. The few gravel lots are among the quietest of this very busy place.

    There are plenty of things to do for a family...lazy river pool, pickle ball, etc. There are kids, electric scooters, electric everything flying around the park morning to evening. It's not necessarily a problem so long as you know what to expect. This is a less quiet place than many others that we have stayed at.

    Lots of investment in 5G WiFi towers, but WiFi is not terribly good. I opted to pull out my StarLink for a better, high bandwidth connection.

    My wife and I travel with e-bikes, so we were glad that it was easy to get to southern Cartersville in about 3 miles and to the Cooper's Furnace Day Area also in about 3 miles.

    Overall, and great place as long as you know you're signing up for a pretty active RV resort geared toward lots of family activity. Not particularly quiet. I'll come back... really enjoyed the cleanliness, order and adherence to strict rules.

  • Stephanie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Misfit Mountain

    Cute off grid cabin

    We had a great experience here! It is such a cute cabin with everything you need including a luxurious outdoor shower and composting toilet. The trails on the property looked nice and well maintained but we unfortunately didn’t get a chance to try them. I would just recommend texting the host before showing up as it can be tricky to find and she has some additional info that’s useful.


Guide to Rockmart

Rockmart camping options range from developed campgrounds with full hookups to primitive sites along waterways. Located in northwest Georgia at approximately 750 feet elevation, the area experiences mild winters and warm, humid summers. Most local campgrounds remain open year-round with water levels in creeks and Lake Allatoona fluctuating seasonally.

What to do

Kayaking on Big Cedar Creek: Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center provides direct water access for paddlers. "Great little place to camp on the river. Family friendly and awesome river but crowded sites and bath house is poorly located and not big enough to accommodate the campground," notes Nick C., who adds that "if you love kayaking this could be a potential spot for you."

Cycling the Silver Comet Trail: Camp Comet Campground offers dedicated spots for cyclists traveling the trail. "It is a primitive site with two gravel platforms set up for tents each with its own firepit. The sites are rustic but well cared for and perfect if you are bike packing the trail," explains Asher K., who appreciates that it's "only a 5 min bike ride in from two different trailheads on either side but only accessible from the trail."

Lake swimming: McKinney Campground on Lake Allatoona offers swimming beaches open during warmer months. "Woods, water-front, space, everything you could want in a camp sight," writes The Grass F., who adds "clean bathrooms, electricity (at our spot [93]), firewood, sand ample space between camp sites, make this place a gem."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campers value the spacing at Clark Creek North Campground. "Small with just 24 spots equipped with water and electric and every spot has water access. Most spots provide complete privacy from your neighbors because of all the trees," shares Kathy B., highlighting that "it is comfortable to both RV and tent campers."

Year-round options: Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing stays open through winter months. Logan notes, "Most sites don't have sewer hookup but there is a dump station and randomly placed gray water dumps," also mentioning "lots of amenities here including a like new playground and 'rec hall'."

Live music events: The Beautiful Rock Campground hosts music performances alongside camping. Joey P. reports, "Beautiful scenery at our camp. We stayed facing the west in front of a field of cattle. The sunsets were beautiful," though he cautions about bathroom limitations.

What you should know

Limited water sources: The Silver Comet Trail camping area has restricted water access. "There is a small seasonal creek that you could probably get water from in the spring when there is water available but it was totally dry when we were there in the fall," warns Asher K., emphasizing self-sufficiency.

Train noise: Several campgrounds near Rockmart experience train noise. Jennifer T. notes about McKinney Campground: "It's definitely not quiet unless you're in an RV. And I guess we camped on the wrong morning too because they started mowing the lawn at around 8:30-9 am after listening to the highway all night."

Security concerns: Take precautions with valuables at some sites. Chris C. warns about Clark Creek North: "After discussing the issue with the campground staff, we were informed that locals often come through the woods and even wade through the edge of the lake to steal from the campground."

Tips for camping with families

Best shower facilities: Red Top Mountain State Park Campground offers superior bathhouses. Cris C. confirms it has "water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly." However, the campground is approximately 30 miles northeast of Rockmart.

Kid-friendly programs: COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 campground maintains playground areas for children. Janet N. describes it as having "enough space and privacy between camp sites. Clean comfortable picnic area with table and fire pit," making it suitable for families with young campers.

Swimming beaches: Multiple campgrounds feature designated swimming areas. Sharrah B. enjoyed Clark Creek North, saying "My daughter and I went camping here for 2 nights right on the beach it was like having the beach all to ourselves," noting that all sites are near water access.

Tips from RVers

Campsite selection: Mckinney Campground requires careful site selection for larger rigs. Gary L. warns that "many of the sites are very steep and slanted and causes difficulty getting your trailer or RV into the site. Makes leveling very difficult."

Water pressure variations: Watch for high water pressure at some campgrounds. Michael at Cedar Creek RV notes: "Water pressure was slightly over 40 psi which made my water pump run continuously until I just shut it off."

Road conditions: Access roads can be challenging at some of the best places to camp near Rockmart. Brock D. cautions about Red Top Mountain: "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes. Not the easiest state park to pull a travel trailer in."

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities does The Beautiful Rock Campground RV and Music Park in Rockmart offer?

The Beautiful Rock Campground RV and Music Park offers a variety of amenities for campers. The facility provides water hookups and clean restroom facilities. As suggested by its name, the campground regularly hosts music events and performances, making it a unique option for entertainment while camping. The campground accommodates multiple access methods including drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in camping. Sites are reservable in advance, which is recommended especially during music events when the campground tends to be busier.

What campgrounds are available in Rockmart, GA?

Rockmart offers several camping options, with The Beautiful Rock Campground RV and Music Park being the primary option within the town itself. Just a short drive away, you'll find Hello Darlin Farms offering a more rustic experience. The area surrounding Rockmart provides additional options including campsites along the Silver Comet Trail, which connects to the Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama. Rockmart's central location in northwest Georgia makes it a convenient base for exploring nearby state parks and Corps of Engineers campgrounds within a 30-45 minute drive.

Are there RV parks in Rockmart suitable for large vehicles?

Yes, there are options for large RVs in the Rockmart area. Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center near Cave Spring is big-rig friendly with spacious sites and full hookups. Another option within driving distance is Atlanta West Campground, which accommodates long-term stays and larger vehicles, though the access roads can be somewhat rough. Both locations offer water hookups and restroom facilities. For those willing to drive a bit further, Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing near Cartersville also accommodates large RVs with lakeside views and full amenities.