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Best Tent Camping near Roswell, GA

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Tent campsites near Roswell, Georgia include both established campgrounds and more primitive options within driving distance. Hembree Park Campground offers tent sites with clean, spacious areas where fires are permitted and drinking water is available. Panola Mountain State Park Campground, located southeast of Roswell, provides tent camping with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to conservation areas for overnight stays on primitive sites.

Access to tent campgrounds varies significantly throughout the Roswell area. Most tent sites at Hembree Park feature dirt or mixed terrain surfaces with minimal site improvements. Walk-in tent areas like those at Buford Dam Park Shelters require campers to park and carry equipment a short distance to their sites. Tent campers should note that many locations have vault toilets without running water, making it essential to bring adequate water supplies. Camping areas generally include fire rings and trash collection, though firewood must often be purchased separately or gathered according to local regulations.

Tent camping experiences near Roswell offer varying levels of seclusion and natural settings. The primitive walk-in tent sites at Panola Mountain State Park provide a more remote experience compared to drive-in areas. According to reviews, the walk-in tent sites require a three-quarter mile hike to reach, creating a peaceful setting away from roads and development. Areas closer to water bodies like Lake Lanier provide additional recreation opportunities for tent campers seeking swimming or fishing access. One visitor to Panola Mountain noted, "Very peaceful and even had the sounds of a vibrant coyote pack." Sites with tree cover offer natural shade during summer months, making them particularly valuable for tent campers who lack the built-in cooling systems of RVs.

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  • Jeff E.
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Views - Near Atlanta and I-75

    Red Top Mountain State Park is beautiful and Lake Allatoona is large.  Campsite 50 is a premium tent only walk-in site (a few dollars more).  It sits on a point that sticks out in the lake.  There is no shade or tree cover, so it's not "private".  There are 3 other sites near by on the walk-in area and there are no boundaries or barriers between so your neighbors are in full view.  There is no electric near the tent pad, the electric pole is 150+ feet away near the parking area.  You probably could run 175 feet of electric extension cord... but it would have to run past the three other sites... so don't plan for electric.  There is water right by the pad with a ton of pressure.  The tent pad was large but extremely hard to drive tent stakes into... smaller stakes worked better.  The bathhouse was an uphill hike probably 300 ft away but was modern and clean with hot showers and good water pressure.  The park is clean and scenic.  The staff is very courteous, friendly and helpful.  There are plenty of opportunities to hike, fish and boat.

    This park is about 30-40 minutes outside of Atlanta right off of I-75.  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 and also remind you that you are not deep in the woods.  The winding roads through the park outside the campground also seemed to be very popular with motorcyclists who like loud pipes.

    The name Red Top Mountain is derived from the red soil in the area that was popular for the mining of abundant iron ore.  But don't look for "mountains" here... you have to travel further north for more dramatic elevation.  

    Overall, a nice park, pretty scenery but not as secluded, quiet and relaxing as expected for tent camping.

  • Amar P.
    Aug. 13, 2017

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Tensile Flite + at Red Top Mountain, GA

    Campground Review:

    Red Top Mountain State Park is located in Acworth, GA. The park is located around 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona, which made it perfect for summer camping. The park has about 15 miles worth of shaded trails for hiking and mountain biking. The park also has RV, yurt, and cottage options for camping. We rented a first come first serve RV/Tent campsite during our visit, and the price was $35 for one night. The campsite was gate access and had electric/water hookups with 2 car spaces, a BBQ grill, picnic table, and a lot of trees. We had access to a public restroom, showers, and laundry. There were also primitive campsites available to rent, which were closer to the lake. Our group decided to stay at this park because we wanted to utilize the lake. The lake is beautiful; however, it was very crowded the weekend we went. The park overall has a lot of “things to do” and is family friendly, but it was given 4 stars because of how busy and crowded it was during our visit.

    Product Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I had the opportunity to test the Tentsile Flite +, which is a tent and hammock fusion. I was super excited to use this product because I am a hammock camper and there are times I wish I had the option of tent camping. The design and uniqueness of Tentsile Flite + is amazing, and I would consider it more of a tent instead of a hammock, because of how flat it lays when suspended in the air.

    Pros:

    • Comfortable to lay in and no need for sleeping pads or cushions.
    • If you are a hammock camper, you can share this tent with another person comfortably.
    • The rainfly is clutch and depending on preference it can be attached to the tent, staked to the ground, or tied to the trees.
    • The Tensile Flite + is light and can be ideal for backpacking.
    • The tent roof is all netting which is great for having ventilation during the summer, keeping bugs out, and also good for sky gazing.

    Cons:

    • Setup time and the difficulty of getting the right angle and tension.
    • It was difficult finding the right trees suspend to.

    Overall the Tentsile Flite + is perfect for someone who loves hammock camping, but want to enjoy some of the features tents have. I love the design and the wow factor it has on people. Also the company’s mission is very noble and how they help people in need and the environment.

    Here is a video of setting up the Tensile Flite +

  • Michael C.
    Apr. 12, 2025

    River Forks Park & Campground

    Great views but...

    "SITE# 47, Pull-Thru, Not FHU, 50A, Water, Dump LENGTH OF STAY: Stayed 9 Nights, RATE:$30.56/ Night with No Discount/ 0% Discount BATH HOUSE: Clean but Outdated LAUNDRY: Not Recorded STAFF: Friendly PARK IMPRESSIONS: Nice, We would stay here again RV PAD: Concrete, ESTIMATED RV PAD LENGTH: 40 Feet, Tow Vehicle Could NOT Stay Connected and Parking was away from site SITE SLOPE: Door side Tire Blocks needed ROADS: Adequate, MANEUVERABILITY: Narrow PEDESTAL PLACEMENT: Center of site length, SHADE: 30% GRASS AREA: At-Site, DESIGNATED PET AREA: Not Recorded PICNIC TABLE: Yes, FIRE RING: Yes, VERIZON Signal(bars): 5G-3, SPEED: 394 Mbs Download, 47 Mbs Upload T-MOBILE Signal(bars): 5G-5, SPEED: 714 Mbs Download, 124 Mbs Upload No WiFi, OTA TV CHANNELS: 75, CABLE TV: No, PLAYGROUND: Yes POOL: No, WATER FEATURE: Lake, FIREWOOD: Yes, STORE: No CLUBHOUSE: No, PROPANE AVAILABILITY: No Original site was# 46(back-in) but was VERY small. Moved to site 47(Pull-Thru) but due to road slope pull-thru is un-usable. Lower numbered sites(less than 30) appear somewhat better. Empty camp ground host side byhind 47 cannot be used unless site 47 is emprty due to sloping road. One single use dump station. One campground host presently in the park- their site was not marked. Appears that most sites are back-in and set sideways to a hillside and lakefront leaving very little level space for chairs. Fire rings are frequently located 12-20 feet away from picnic table and 3 to 9 feet below site level on a slope. Reservation Software used by office was down upon Saturday arrival with no IT help until Monday- two days away leaving office staff frustrated and using their own phone to access the reservation system customers use instead of management side of software. Staff stated it goes down frequently with no IT support on weekends. Six bathhouses in park. Bathhouse nearest beach closed awaiting replacement of fixtures after renovation. Shower has outdated fixtures- several shower heads had significant mineral deposits restricting flow. Men's side closed at another bathhouse. Many shower stalls had no hook or fixture to hang a towel or clothing. Several showers had broken shower valves making them unusable. Stayed 9 nights and did not see anyone working on bathhouses. Beach area parking is limited to 6 or 7 spaces and one handicap space however, there is a larger parking lot a little further away. Bathhouse showers have a pull string valve next to the shower head that had to be held down to get water with many strings broken, missing and too short to allow shorter people, children, or handicaped wheel-chair use. Some sites have precarious/dangerous sloping driveways for RVs to get into. Newly installed sites are near completion but they make sites very close together. Many sites do not have a fire pit and many do not have a grill. Many sites arer too small to park a second vhicle even if the camper is small. Parking on dirt or grass is prohibited by rules but appears to be selectively enforced. The campground has a boat ramp and reasonably large parking area. Extra careful site selection is warranted. Four docks in River Forks Park. Firewood is available at the office. CHECK-IN: 01:00 PM CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM RIG: 42ft- 17,000 lb 5th Wheel"

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2021

    Bolding Mill

    Gorgeous view of Lake Lanier

    Our site had a beautiful view of the water and awoke to sun on the water. Very few mosquitos and lovely weather. Long parking pad for RVs, tho' ours is a 17' travel trailer. 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 electrical outlet for my hair dryer (but hey, we were camping). Gate is locked at 10:30 PM; after that you have to park outside the entrance and walk to your site. Even with park full for weekend, it didn't feel crowded. Folks were friendly; almost everyone we passed said hi.

  • W
    Jan. 8, 2022

    Hickory Flatts Cemetery

    Quiet camping area by the Hickery Flatt Cemetery

      As one of the caretakers of Hickery Flatt Cemetery, I can tell you its a hidden gem in the forest.   There are no camp sites, its an open area about the size of a football field.  There are bathrooms, with four toilets... no running water or electricity.   There is a fire ring, but you need to bring in your own firewood.   A picnic Pavilion shed is like a 40ft x 60ft shelter.    There are tables and a few chairs in the pavilion.    There are a number of benches outside by cemetery.   

     This is an old church cemetery and its still in use, so don't be surprised if church people show up on the weekend or if a funeral comes in for a burial.  

     If you're pulling a camper, I'd suggest you check out FS251 before you drive into the site., its roughly TWO miles.  I'd not bring in a big 5th wheel, etc...   and PLEASE don't drive out into the grassy areas, you will get stuck.  

     There is a water source, just look for trail leading out to left side, about halfway to the pavilion.   If you walk upstream, there's a pipe where Spring comes out of ground. 

      PLEASE...    Leave No Trace !

     BTW... The Army Rangers use this area of the forest a lot for training.

  • Niharika S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Doll Mountain Campground

    Peaceful, clean, and well-organized.

    We stayed in a tent on the one tent-only electric site. A lot of the sites have electricity and power. People adhered to the quiet hours. The bath house is about a 5 minute walk from most of the sites, and they are clean and well-maintained (they were better than I expected). 

    As for things to do, the campground is a short drive from downtown Ellijay. Within the campground, there's a boat ramp to Carters Lake, and the lake is beautiful. Most of the sites overlook the lake, although the views are partly blocked by trees. 

    The sites are private and not on top of each other, which is nice. The website will say that the tent needs to be of a certain dimension to be on the wooden platform, but you can also set up the tent on the gravel area in front of the wooden platform.

    We paid $24/night, with water and electricity.

  • Connor L.
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Bald Ridge Creek

    Good lakeside camping for RVs and cars

    Camped right on the lake in my hammock. I reccomend hammock or RV. You're not allowed to set up tents off of the concrete pad so it would be a bit uncomfortable. Super easy to swim, kayak, waterski in the lake. No alcohol allowed but no one came by my campsite all evening.

    Plenty of firewood at the site and at nearby gas stations. You can also burn deadwood and I found plenty of that as well.

  • Nate H.
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Plenty of Waterfront View Options

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Red Top Mountain State Park. The campground itself is spread out with large sites. There are plenty of options for waterfront sites and most all sites are shaded with canopy cover. Our site specifically that we chose 56, was perfect for our roof top tent. We parked on a flat pad below a small staircase up to a tent pad surrounded by large boulders and equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood laying around was abundant. My only complaint about this campground were the comfort station showers. If you don’t need or desire to shower I would have zero hesitation sending anyone to this campground. However if you desire or need to shower as my wife and I do, be warned they are disgusting. They are probably the worst I have experienced anywhere as far as cleanliness. They serve their purpose as far as sufficient water pressure and hot water but outside of that, they are far from pleasant.

  • E
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Terrible for tent campers

    I was actually shocked at how terrible our actual campsite was; we stayed at site 29, which was supposedly intended for tent camping.

    Pros

    • The front gate staff was very nice; check in and general store staff were average
    • The general store was very convenient and decently stocked
    • The bathrooms and showers were pretty nice
    • Beautiful lake view. It was nice to watch kayakers and rowing teams go by
    • Nice tree placement for hammock
    • Close to all Stone Mountain activities
    • Garbage pickup each morning (but no metal trash can to store it in??)

    Cons

    • The site is on a freaking hill; there is no flat surface at all and no clearing, so you have no choice but to sleep on sticks/rocks. Thank God to REI for footprints and decent sleeping pads
    • Site was dirty when I arrived
    • No tent pad
    • Parking area is crap; it's somewhere between gravel and nothing
    • $20 parking fee

    There is no way I would stay at this campground again; it was definitely made for RVs.

Guide to Roswell

Tent campsites near Roswell, Georgia range from secluded woodland settings to sites with pond views. Located in the Piedmont region at approximately 1,180 feet elevation, the area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters where overnight temperatures occasionally dip below freezing. Fall camping is particularly popular due to moderate temperatures and colorful foliage throughout the surrounding hardwood forests.

What to do

Hiking at Panola Mountain: This state park offers multiple trail systems beyond the campground area. A guided mountain tour provides educational opportunities where visitors can learn about local ecology. As one camper noted, "We took the guided tour of the Mountain and it was awesome. We ate Pine Trees and they explained about likenand the red fungus. Highly recommended."

Fishing at Lake Lanier: Multiple camping areas provide access to this 38,000-acre reservoir. James Shackleford Memorial Park offers shoreline fishing opportunities with largemouth bass and crappie being common catches. According to a visitor, "Not much to say about it pretty much all the sites around the lake area the same in Hall county Gwinnett it was very peaceful nice people was able to find plenty of outdoor stuff to do."

Chattahoochee River access: Buford Dam Park Shelters provides access points to the river for kayaking and fishing. A visitor reports, "Wonderful walks, good fishing most of the year. Can be heavily used at times." The park's proximity to the river makes it popular during summer months, with visitation typically highest on weekends.

What campers like

Privacy of walk-in sites: The walk-in tent sites at Panola Mountain State Park Campground require some effort but reward campers with quieter surroundings. One camper shared: "Beautiful area...tough to get to. Camped overnight on a primitive site." These sites require planning as the park gates close at specific hours depending on the season.

Open pond views: Some sites offer more open settings rather than wooded areas. According to a Panola Mountain camper, "Just a few campsites around a pond. Not many trees around and no commodities. Close to a few hiking places but you have to drive to get to them. Close to the city as well." This layout works well for stargazing on clear nights.

Wildlife encounters: Camping in less developed areas provides opportunities to experience local wildlife. A recent visitor to Panola Mountain noted the natural soundscape: "Getting to the campsite was simple enough and it is the quoted 3/4 mile walk in. It was great to see some families utilizing the space. There is good cell reception."

What you should know

Limited amenities: Many tent sites near Roswell have minimal facilities. Hembree Park Campground offers basic accommodations primarily for tent campers. A visitor clarified: "It's not an RV park, they said there's is a little section of the park for rv but non hookups of any kind."

Bathroom availability: Check facility schedules before arrival as seasonal closures occur. At Buford Dam Park, one camper warned: "The bathrooms were locked when we went so make sure you keep that in mind when coming here. There is not a convenience store for miles, the nearest is 20-30 mins drive away."

Cell service varies: Connectivity depends on specific location within each campground. Campers at Panola Mountain report reliable service with T-Mobile carriers, while more remote sites may have limited or no coverage, requiring advance planning for navigation and emergency contacts.

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