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Glamping near Carlton, GA

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    Tugaloo State Park and Richard B. Russell State Park provide distinct glamping options near Carlton, Georgia, each featuring climate-controlled accommodations that blend outdoor experiences with modern comforts. Tugaloo offers waterfront yurts with private decks overlooking Lake Hartwell, while Richard B. Russell provides premium canvas tents with real beds and luxurious linens. Both parks feature electricity, comfortable furnishings, and private outdoor spaces for enjoying nature. One visitor noted, "The park is full of a lot to offer. We hiked and biked the trails which are well maintained, and the sunsets were beautiful." The glamping accommodations typically include kitchenettes or cooking areas, making extended stays convenient for guests seeking an elevated camping experience without sacrificing comfort.

    Lake Hartwell provides a scenic backdrop for glamping adventures, with Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday featuring premium canvas accommodations with lake views from nearly every site. Water activities dominate the experience, with opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing directly from some glamping sites. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding forests, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography. A recent visitor mentioned, "This is a beautifully maintained State Park/KOA. The site we had was right next to the bank of the lake—we could have fished from inside our tent." Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when waterfront locations are in highest demand. Winter glamping options remain available with heated units providing year-round comfort for those seeking luxury camping experiences.

    Best Glamping Campgrounds near Carlton (30)

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      1. Tugaloo State Park Campground

      4.5(43)31mi from Carlton143 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We really felt at home here due to the friendliness of the park staff and camphost volunteers."

      "Once we actually arrived to our site, it was beautiful and easy to pull through. Only a little off level, which we fixed easily. Great cement benches and huge fire fits on site."

      Available next weekend

      from $27 - $230 / night

      64 Sites Available

      2. Richard B Russell State Park Campground

      4.4(5)19mi from Carlton47 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We hiked and biked the trails. They are well maintained. There is only one bathhouse for the campers and only 2 showers and 3 potty’s in there for all 28 campsites. Beautiful sunsets!"

      "Bath house was clean but a decent uphill walk away from most sites as there is only one. Plenty of boat ramps, beach, golf course."

      Available next weekend

      from $34 - $185 / night

      14 Sites Available

      3. Mistletoe State Park Campground

      4.8(67)46mi from Carlton112 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lots of lakeside sites and pull throughs. Beautiful lake views. Very well maintained bathroom and showers. I think we had the best site #75! Pretty level pull thru on the lake with an amazing view."

      "We stayed on site 73. It had direct access to the water, was right next to the bath house, huge pull through site, gray water drain on the site next to water and electric hook up."

      Available next weekend

      from $12 - $175 / night

      39 Sites Available

      4. Sadlers Creek State Park Campground

      4.4(16)29mi from Carlton63 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Several trails. God sunsets if you were in the right site. Large Clem bathrooms that were cleaned frequently. Mold on the shower curtains and not enough trash cans."

      "The Family and I are new to camping, we came here because of a group event at pavilion 1&2 the office attendants were nice and helpful, our site (14) was amazing with great view of lake Hartwell and"

      Available next weekend

      37 Sites Available

      5. Springfield - Hartwell Lake

      4.5(18)31mi from Carlton79 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We stayed on site 7 for 4 nights and then site 68 for 2 nights. Water access wasn't the best on 7, but we enjoyed it. The park and hosts were nice."

      "Sites are 50/30/20 electric with water, picnic table and fire ring.  Many sites have a tent pad, are very level packed gravel/sand and well situated with very few having very close neighbors. "

      Campground full next weekend

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      from $36 - $76 / night

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      6. Fort Yargo State Park Campground

      4.5(41)40mi from Carlton82 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Water spouts are dropped around the sites and there is a bathhouse with showers and hot water accessible to all who camp there!"

      Available next weekend

      from $27 - $275 / night

      6 Sites Available

      7. Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday

      4.4(5)24mi from CarltonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The site we had was right next to the bank of the lake....we could have fished from inside our tent. It was nice and quiet."

      "That didn’t take away from this campgrounds beauty. It appears that this was a former state park but has now been bought by KOA. As far as Holiday KOAs are concerned, this one is up there."

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      8. Elijah Clark State Park Campground

      4.4(29)38mi from Carlton203 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful colors for the fall, waterfront campsites, water and electric hook ups and back-in AND pull-through spots available."

      "Set up well for families with children… room to ride bikes, scooters, skateboards; playground; putt putt course; trails to walk; beach areas all around the camp ground for easy access to the water."

      Available next weekend

      from $20 - $250 / night

      108 Sites Available

      9. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

      4.7(32)42mi from Carlton119 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing."

      "Much more relaxed arrival and no creepy stalking from upcoming campers. The welcome center staff was very nice and helpful when needed."

      Available next weekend

      from $20 - $650 / night

      52 Sites Available

      10. Commerce Station RV Resort

      4.1(7)28mi from CarltonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Clean pet friendly park with very nice, helpful and funny staff. New sod in between the large gravel sites. Bigger park than I expected."

      "This campground is located close to shopping stores and has their own laundry and shower house. It is a nice, clean and seems very well maintained."

      from $68 - $83 / night

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    Glamping Reviews near Carlton, GA

    398 Reviews of 30 Carlton Campgrounds

    • TThe Dyrt Pro User
      Nov. 3, 2026

      Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

      We 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.

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Hickory Knob

      Lakeside Retreat with a Touch of Southern Charm

      Hickory Knob SP CG is tucked along the shores of Lake Thurmond in South Carolina’s rolling countryside, where the pine trees stand tall, the crickets sing backup, and life slows to a more reasonable pace. It’s the only South Carolina SP with a full resort feel – which means campers get the perks of a golf course, lodge, and restaurant nearby, without losing that back-to-nature atmosphere that makes pitching a tent or leveling out an RV worth the trouble. First impressions? Think peaceful lake views with just enough activity around to keep things lively but never hectic.

      The campground itself offers a mix of RV and tent sites, with electric and water hookups for the comfort crowd and wooded, shaded spaces for the purists. Campsites are fairly roomy, with picnic tables, fire rings, and enough tree cover to keep your morning coffee shaded until you’re good and ready to face the day. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept ... nothing spa-like, but not the kind where you walk out wondering if you need a tetanus shot either. Navigation is straightforward, though larger rigs should take it slow on the curves. And here’s a bonus: campers can stroll over to the resort-style amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts and even the on-site restaurant if they’re tired of hot dogs and s’mores.

      The surrounding fun is where Hickory Knob shines. Lake Thurmond offers ample space for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming, with more shoreline than your GPS can keep track of. The park itself has miles of hiking and biking trails that snake through pine forest and offer glimpses of deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional heron. For the golfers in the crowd, the 18-hole course is the centerpiece here – where else can you balance your day between kayaking coves in the morning and working on your short game in the afternoon? The nearby town of McCormick provides groceries, a few dining options and that small-town charm that feels refreshingly unhurried.

      Insider Tips: (1) The waterfront campsites are the gems with west-facing spots for those Technicolor sunsets (but you'll want to book early if you can, because everyone has the same idea, right?); (2) Don’t feel like cooking? Head on over to the Hickory Knob Lodge restaurant, which while nothing fancy, this joint has solid Southern comfort food that tastes even better after a day outdoors; (3) Kayakers should launch near the group lodge cove where it’s calmer water with prime birdwatching opportunities; (4) If you like a side of nostalgia with your dessert, swing by Michelle’s in McCormick for classic Southern diner plates and pie that’ll make you rethink diets; (5) Want a 'higher' perspective? Sites further inland sit at slightly higher elevation, meaning more shade, although fewer lake views, but less wind off the water, so choose based on your style of camping comfort.

      Happy Camping!

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 28, 2026

      South Cove County Park

      Best camping site ever!

      This camping park is very well maintained, clean quiet and just beautiful. Even the restrooms are air-conditioned in the summertime.

    • Taylor H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 5, 2026

      Fort Yargo State Park Campground

      Lakefront Overlook

      We 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.

    • C.J. C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 15, 2026

      Mistletoe State Park Campground

      Nice little gem

      I had a nice site overlooking the lake. Wonderful views, even if the lake levels were low. It was a little narrow to back into, but worth it. Facilities were nice and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. There was a burn ban in effect, so we used Solo stoves.

    • Alan H.
      Jun. 11, 2026

      Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

      Campground is great… facilities not so much

      Love Winfield but the men’s restroom has taken a dive. There are two toilets in the facility nearest the entrance. One of the stall doors will not lock and therefore will not close. The other toilet wobbles when you sit on it and water leaks from the bottom. Hopefully this will be fixed very soon. Other than that, we love the campsites and campers here are always courteous.

    • Stevie
      Jun. 9, 2026

      Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA

      Great place

      It is a beautiful cozy campsite , where you can relax and the kids have plenty to do

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      May. 27, 2026

      Commerce Station RV Resort

      Nice Place

      Clean and well maintained, staff is friendly and helpful. Some spaces are on grade so leveling can be a bit of a challenge.

    • Cindy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 14, 2026

      Tugaloo State Park Campground

      Awesome campground

      Loved this campground... Extra clean facilities. The atmosphere here felt serene and calm. Thoroughly enjoyed this relaxing trip. Would recommend this place!

    Guide to Carlton

    Tugaloo State Park Campground and Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area offer luxury camping accommodations along the shores of scenic lakes in northeastern Georgia, approximately 30 miles from Carlton. These glamping destinations feature climate-controlled yurts and upscale canvas accommodations with proper beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. "The sites are clean. The hosts are very friendly. It's quiet during the week," noted one visitor about their glamping experience at Richard B Russell State Park. Most glamping sites include comfortable mattresses with linens, rustic-chic furnishings, and close proximity to clean shower facilities. Fort Yargo State Park's yurts provide a distinctive blend of wilderness immersion with modern comforts, featuring solid floors, electricity, and lockable doors while maintaining a connection to nature through expansive windows and screened walls. Mistletoe State Park rounds out the regional glamping options with waterfront accommodations that combine rustic charm with upscale amenities.

    Lake Hartwell serves as the stunning backdrop for premium glamping experiences, with multiple sites offering direct water access for swimming, fishing, and paddling. A recent visitor mentioned, "We could have fished from inside our accommodation," highlighting the prime waterfront positioning of several glamping options. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding forests, with some paths offering scenic lake vistas and wildlife viewing opportunities. Winter visitors particularly appreciate the heated accommodations, with temperatures remaining comfortable regardless of outside conditions. The region's state parks typically require reservations for glamping units, especially during peak summer months when waterfront sites book quickly. Local wineries, historic sites in nearby Elberton, and seasonal farmers markets provide off-site excursions between relaxing in comfortable accommodations. Each glamping site offers fire rings or grills for outdoor cooking and evening gatherings under the stars.

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