Perry, Georgia camping sites provide convenient access to Middle Georgia's varied landscapes. Located about 100 miles south of Atlanta at an elevation of around 400 feet, the area features a mix of pine forests and open farmland with multiple lakes within a 30-minute drive. Summer temperatures routinely exceed 90°F from June through September, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 20 miles east at James Dykes Memorial Park Campsite offers riverside fishing with basic amenities. One camper noted, "Very nice spot. No toilets or drinking water available. There is a trash barrel by the picnic pavilion, but I think the expectation is to pack out trash. You just can't beat the location though. Right on the water with a great view."
Wildlife watching: Dawn and dusk provide peak viewing times at Ocmulgee WMA Primitive Camping. A visitor reported, "We have seen a ton of gators, rabbits, birds, deer and hogs. Grass is high at campground and can only camp on that one side of the road."
Horse activities: Fair Harbor includes horse stables for travelers bringing equine companions. One family mentioned, "My girlfriend loved the horses - different ones are coming and going frequently. My 6 year old had a great time with the other kids and pond and playground."
What campers like
Convenient interstate access: Twin Oaks RV Park provides easy highway access for travelers. As one camper shared, "Perfect location to stop on the way from our home north of Atlanta to Flagler Beach. The place is very clean and well cared for."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds near Perry maintain high standards for bathhouses and common areas. A visitor to Twin Oaks noted, "The showers were spotless. We will be visiting Twin Oaks again."
Kid-friendly amenities: Multiple campgrounds offer playground equipment and recreational areas. One family camping at Perry Ponderosa shared, "Wonderful owners that live on-site. There are several full time campers but never any riffraff. Lots of room for dog's to walk and run their humans."
What you should know
Free camping options: James Dykes Memorial Park Campsite offers no-cost riverside camping. A camper observed, "Given four stars cause at least it was free. I was actually the only camper there on a Monday night. It's cool by the river if you like fishing."
Fire ant precautions: Red ants require vigilance at many camping sites near Perry, Georgia. A camper at Southern Trails RV Resort warned, "There is annuals and seasonal all through the campground. Keep in mine this is Georgia so check for red any's. A couple spots we decided not to take as the ants were right next to water/electric hookups."
Flood potential: Waterfront camping sites can flood during heavy rain. A visitor to James Dykes Memorial Park cautioned, "In heavy rain it's floods bad and the campsites next to the river do go under water."
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Fair Harbor RV Park offers dedicated play areas for children. One visitor mentioned, "They have a little convenience store with camping gear you may have forgotten (or didn't know you needed!), souvenirs, food, and other essentials. The bathrooms are nice and there are some on-site fun to be had with a basketball hoop and playground."
Swimming options: Some campgrounds feature pools for summer cooling. A camper at Twin Oaks shared, "Great looking pool, but it is empty. Maybe for winter?"
Fenced dog areas: Multiple campgrounds accommodate pets with designated exercise spaces. A visitor noted, "The park was super clean and quiet (except for a little road noise from the interstate) but that was not bad and did not bother us at all. There was a fenced in dog area which was really nice for those of us traveling with pets."
Tips from RVers
Long-term vs. overnight sections: Many campgrounds balance permanent residents with short-term travelers. At Twin Oaks RV Park, a camper observed, "It seems like this park is half long term folks and half overnighters. We stayed for 6 days and took advantage of the area to relax, explore and take care of things like scheduled auto maintenance and supply shopping."
Level sites: Perry area campgrounds typically offer well-maintained, level spaces. A visitor to Interstate RV Park reported, "Nice level sites. There is road noise from the expressway, but I expected the noise and understand that comes with the convenience of easy access."
Seasonal considerations: Summer heat affects camping comfort significantly. A Perry Ponderosa camper noted, "I'm new to RV life but this place is very nice, clean and well manicured. And only $40 a night. That seems very reasonable to me with full hookups."
