Best Glamping near Rydal, GA

Red Top Mountain State Park Campground houses several glamping accommodations along the shores of Lake Allatoona, just north of Atlanta. The park features both yurts and glamping tents with comfortable amenities not found in traditional camping. Visitors staying at these elevated accommodations enjoy electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control options while maintaining proximity to nature. Several sites offer waterfront views, providing immediate access to the 12,000-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and boating. The yurts include furniture, lighting, and nearby bathroom facilities with showers. Fort Mountain State Park Campground, located approximately 45 miles north, provides additional glamping options with yurts situated in a more remote mountain setting. "I could live in this cottage! Red Top Mountain State Park has it all - Allatoona Lake, a marina, fishing, boating, kayaking, camping, lakeside cottages, yurt, camp store, beach, miniature golf, food vendor, etc."

The luxury outdoor stays at these parks connect visitors with approximately 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails winding through wooded areas. Red Top Mountain features historical significance with its former iron smelter, occasionally hosting demonstrations where visitors can observe traditional iron pouring techniques. Both parks maintain clean facilities with hot showers and restrooms to support the glamping experience. Lake activities dominate the warmer months, while the surrounding forests provide scenic views year-round. One reviewer noted, "Rolling, wooded lakeside spot on Lake Allatoona. We stayed with our paddleboards. Leashes dogs allowed, so our pups joined us. Mostly quiet but for the boat traffic and a little bit of freeway noise - nothing terrible though." Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer and fall seasons when the proximity to Atlanta makes these luxury camping options particularly popular.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rydal, Georgia (40)

    1. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

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

    $40 - $315 / night

    "It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly!"

    "Upon arrival or site was very well situated on the top of the mountain overlooking the river. Fantastic view. Our camp site was number 54."

    2. Mckinney Campground

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

    $30 - $34 / night

    "We have traveled across the country a few times in the last year and are always looking for a good place to stay near Atlanta. We've found it!"

    "This is a very newbie-friendly park on a pretty lake. The attendants were great and responsive. The spaces are well-equipped. My spot was 38 and had a brand new huge picnic table."

    3. Clark Creek North Campground

    12 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    16 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."

    "Shower house is clean and well maintained also has laundry facilities. Hosts are friendly. Has lots of power and water sites as well as tent sites with nice gravel tent pads."

    4. Calhoun A-OK Campground

    13 Reviews
    Calhoun, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 629-7511

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Our campsite was okay, with a bit of a slope where the our steps came down. The pull throughs are basically their overnighter sites with no picnic table nor fire pit."

    "This campground has good shade and pretty surroundings. There is a dog playground, horseshoes, salt water pool, laundry, and A/C bathrooms. Our ate did not have sewer but there is a dump station."

    5. Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Chatsworth, GA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 422-1932

    $14 - $55 / night

    "Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby."

    "The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."

    6. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    58 Reviews
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 265-4703

    "There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls."

    "We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour."

    7. Woodring Campground

    14 Reviews
    Talking Rock, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 276-6050

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Site 29 is on the peninsula, near the end. It is caddy corner from the beach swimming area and very close walking distance. You cannot see the site from the beach area or vice versa."

    "Bathhouse was clean, has 2 showers available. The lake is clear and scenery is awesome. If you have a boat, there is a boat dock and several of the sites you can tie your boat up right next to them."

    8. COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground

    9 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    17 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."

    9. Clark Creek South Campground

    5 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 387-5149

    $22 - $34 / night

    "Most sites on the lake with a ton of space between sites and lake access. Super friendly hosts. Beach and boat ramp on site. Clean bathhouse. Quiet, peaceful and picturesque. Highly recommend."

    "Being our first stop ever we were happy to have the friendly helpful staff. The lots are spaced out a bit so even if you have to unload dogs or children, you won’t be on top of the next slot."

    10. Winding Waters RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 415-1919

    $59 - $99 / night

    "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."

    "Just outside Atlanta, the location is prime and beautiful, along the Etowah river. You can fish, kayak, or just relax. There is no shortage of activities for children."

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Glamping Reviews near Rydal, GA

532 Reviews of 40 Rydal Campgrounds


  • Sean S.
    Nov. 28, 2022

    One with Nature Glamp Camp

    Awesome Getaway in the City

    This is a cute eclectic glamping ground that has a lot of character. There are 2 bell tents in the area. One setup with a king bed and the other a twin bed. The amenities are mind blowing…….top tier linens, mobile power units, lighting, movie projector, movie speaker and yes a wood burning stove in your tent. There is an outdoor shower, port-a-potties and sanitary wipes to handle business. Their indoor bathroom facility is under construction. This place is awesome! Get in before the prices go up☝️

  • J
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Two Wheels of Suchess

    Love TWoS!!!

    I have stayed here 3 or 4 times. The owner takes great great pride in his ownership. He was able to buy it from a family whom let the place go down hill then rebuilt it himself with family and friends. The cabins are warm at night without the need for a heat source. The shower house is also climate controlled. There are no designated places for tents therefore you don't necessarily have to stay in the first spot you picked. Another thing I love about the ownership is your bill is on the honor system. They will not hound you about what you owe. You can pay as you go or wait for the total as you leave. You are far enough in the sticks but also close to whatever you need from down the road. He placed 2 or 3 (can't remember) posts for electricity and never complained about me stinging my 100' extension cord through the creek so we could enjoy the fire pits as well as the electricity for phones and tent heaters. Their food is very good too sadly, only on the weekends from Friday evening to Sunday morning.

  • C
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Beautiful park

    We stayed at the State park from June 6-9. There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls. BEWARE- there is a steep 24% grade getting to the campground. The campground was neat, clean, and quiet.

  • Michael H.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    We love camping at Fort Mountain. Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby.

  • 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"

  • Annabelle
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Loved it

    We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour. We had no trouble finding our reserved site & while we were getting settled, the hosts (Cocoa & Ryan) popped over to welcome us & also brought back firewood a few mins later. The sky opened up shortly after & it poured ALL night long, but our site didn’t flood. Quiet hours began at 10 PM, and I didn’t hear a peep from anyone else after that! The bathrooms stayed clean for our entire stay, & the hosts graciously offered us a ride to the hiking trails in their golf cart the next morning, so we didn’t have to fold up our rooftop tent to drive down. I wish we would have been able to stay longer, and we can’t wait to return!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2022

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Extraordinary Attractions

    Stone Mountain hardly needs another glowing review, but it is a pleasure to stay there. 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. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site. Each site has a deck, a grill with a propane tank already attached, a picnic table, and a fire pit, electric and sewer hook ups. The sites are close together, but the decks are pretty private. If you bike, hike, run or like trails, boating and fishing, all are right there. It helps to have a car/truck, as the place is pretty immense, but my neighbors had a Class C and were throughly enjoying mountain biking to everything. Another neighbor with a gorgeous Class A was driving his towed truck to a neighboring Petco. There is everything. Deer roam in the morning and at night, and if golf is your sport of choice, Stone Mountain has a highly rated public course. The staff is very friendly. I liked the purple area near the playground and pool. The sites seemed a little more private. It’s not cheap, and I don’t know what discounts might be available. But, if you’re in or around Atlanta, this is the place to go. It will NOT disappoint.

  • Paul W.
    Feb. 19, 2022

    Morganton Point Campground

    Fantastic Spot to Camp

    This place is great. The spaces are spaced out, so you don’t feel like you are on top of each other. We were on lot 7 which was right on the lake. The view was perfect. Water and electric worked great. The bathrooms were immaculate and heated, plenty of hot water. Will definitely come camp here again. From metro ATL, it’s just under a 2 hour drive up.

  • 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!


Guide to Rydal

Glamping options near Rydal, Georgia rest at approximately 800 feet elevation in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The area contains part of Lake Allatoona, a 12,000-acre reservoir with 270 miles of shoreline managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-50°F while summer months see consistent 80-90°F days with high humidity levels that can make tent camping challenging without proper ventilation.

What to do

Hiking and mountain biking: Fort Mountain State Park offers diverse trail options beyond the main campground area. "Fort Mountain State Park is an incredible spot for a camping getaway. I love campgrounds that offer both nature and comfort, good hiking trails, a peaceful lake, and hot showers are definitely a win. The fact that they have rental cottages and yurts makes it a great choice for people who want a more relaxed camping experience too," notes one Fort Mountain State Park Campground visitor.

Fishing from shore: Many sites at Clark Creek North Campground provide immediate water access. "My whole family has camped here on and off over the past 40 years. Allatoona is our go to Lake and this is a small, quiet, clean campground. The hosts are friendly and sites are kept clean," explains a reviewer at Clark Creek North Campground.

Waterfall exploration: Amicalola Falls features Georgia's tallest waterfall and challenging hiking options. "Beautiful falls if you can get to the top. Moderate hike to the top of the falls," reports one camper about Amicalola Falls State Park Camping.

What campers like

Tent-only sites with views: Red Top Mountain offers specific walk-in sites with premium lake vistas. "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'," explains one camper at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.

Private waterfront access: Many sites at McKinney Campground provide direct lake access. "We LOVE McKinney Campground. Stayed multiple times," writes one frequent visitor to Mckinney Campground.

Elevated camping platforms: Fort Mountain State Park offers unique raised sleeping platforms. "I'll be honest. I've never slept outside of a tent. I've always wanted to, but never had the guts to do it. I looked up information on the platforms (also called Squirrel's Nest) on the state park website. It looked doable to me!" shares one camper about their platform camping experience at Fort Mountain State Park.

What you should know

Highway noise impacts: Some campgrounds near Rydal experience significant noise from nearby highways. "This is close enough to metro to make for a quick getaway. The trail around the lake is good and in the winter it is not too far north has to be too cold to get outside in a tent," notes one camper at Red Top Mountain State Park.

Advance site selection: Not all sites accommodate larger RVs. "We have a 27' airstream and there are a couple campsites that are hard to get into. 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," warns a visitor to Amicalola Falls State Park.

Seasonal restrictions: Some facilities close during winter months. "Has a bathroom, picnic tables, fire ring and grill. No water this time of year but the lake can be accessed at the nearby boat ramp. Beautiful lake and forest. Have the place to myself for the most part at this time of year. Often in the 30s at night but nice in daytime," reports a winter camper at Woodring Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Family-friendly bathrooms: Some campgrounds maintain exceptional facilities. "This isn't for backpackers but for camping with your family, it's good. They have water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly," explains one family camper about Red Top Mountain.

Playground access: Some parks offer additional recreational amenities. "Peaceful setting, very clean. Shower house is clean and well maintained also has laundry facilities. Hosts are friendly. Has lots of power and water sites as well as tent sites with nice gravel tent pads. Some sites do not have grills. The TV pads are all paved and mostly level. There is a swimming beach, no lifeguard," shares a reviewer about COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground.

Youth ranger programs: Some parks offer educational activities. "Friendly staff, with the Jr ranger program still going with the help of adult campers during covid. Still so much fun and so clean and beautiful!!" notes one visitor to Red Top Mountain.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "The park is fairly nice, I'd avoid site 24. The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level," warns one RVer about Fort Mountain State Park.

Road access concerns: Some campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. "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. Sites were very narrow," cautions one RVer about Red Top Mountain.

Length limitations: Maximum RV sizes vary by campground. "Our RV GPS and Waze brought us right to the campground (CG). 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. During the process, she wanted to be sure how to navigate the CG to pull through site 16 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP) due to the size of our rig," shares an RVer from Clark Creek North describing their arrival process.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Rydal, GA is Red Top Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 78 reviews.

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