Best Campgrounds near Sapelo Island, GA

Campgrounds near Sapelo Island offer a mix of coastal and inland camping environments throughout Georgia's southeastern barrier islands. Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground on Sapelo Island provides tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with boat-in and drive-in access via ferry. Several surrounding campgrounds like Jekyll Island Campground, Blythe Island Regional Park, and Belle Bluff Island Campground feature waterfront sites with varying amenities. The region includes both primitive camping areas and full-hookup RV parks within a 30-mile radius of Sapelo Island.

Ferry access is required to reach Sapelo Island's camping areas, with advance reservations strongly recommended for both transportation and campsites. The campgrounds throughout this coastal region experience high humidity and insect activity, particularly during summer months. "I love this campground! Plenty of trees for hammock camping, which is what I prefer, as well as many options for tent set ups. You take a ferry to Sapelo island, then a bus takes you to Cabretta Campground. Heaven on earth, just don't forget the bug spray," noted one visitor. Most campgrounds in the area provide electricity and water hookups, with several offering full RV connections. Boat-in access is common at many sites, creating additional transportation options beyond standard vehicle access.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw throughout the Sapelo Island region. Campers frequently mention the proximity to beaches and marshlands as key highlights of their experience. At Cabretta Island, visitors appreciate the short walking distance to both beach and marsh ecosystems. According to one camper, "The campsite is a 3 to 5 minute walk away from both a beautiful beach and amazing marsh." Mixed-use campgrounds in the area typically provide covered pavilions, established fire rings, and basic restroom facilities. Several RV parks in the region like Lake Harmony and McIntosh Lake feature spring-fed lakes with fishing opportunities and waterfront sites. Group camping is available at select locations, with Cabretta Island particularly noted for accommodating larger gatherings with its communal pavilion and multiple Adirondack shelters.

Best Camping Sites Near Sapelo Island, Georgia (54)

    1. Jekyll Island Campground

    52 Reviews
    Jekyll Island, GA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 635-3021

    $36 - $51 / night

    "Jekyll Island County Park is located at the northern end of Jekyll Island, a barrier island at the halfway point along the Georgia Coast. "

    "This campground is in a beautiful setting with lots to see and do close by the park."

    2. Blythe Island Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Brunswick, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 279-2812

    "They confirm but only assign you a site on arrival- you cannot choose it Our campsite consisted of a hard packed sand "driveway" and a concrete pad next to it."

    "Lake front view. Sites 1-10 are lakefront view. I like #4 best) Sites are quite close to each other but well landscaped with trees and foliage between. All sites heavily shaded."

    3. Inland Harbor RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Darien, GA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 437-6172

    "A clean and well maintained RV park located right next to I-95 in Georgia for those looking for a quick in and out overnight stay."

    4. Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground

    4 Reviews
    Sapelo Island, GA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 485-2299

    $42 / night

    "Established fire pit, large covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables, electrical hookups located within pavilion and a shower house equip with sinks and toilets. Walking distance to the beach."

    "Absolutely beautiful, complete with bathrooms and many adirondacks to keep supplies dry, the campsite is a 3 to 5 minute walk away from both a beautiful beach and amazing marsh. Highly recommend."

    5. Mcintosh Lake RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 224-6236

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Lake side grassy sites, with plenty of room. Quaint with swimming and fishing. Lake side patios with fireplaces. Free fire wood for your campfires. Reasonable rates"

    "Beautiful little campground where nearly every site has a view of the largeish fishing lake. All sites are natural with no pad, but full hook up. The wifi is good and the staff are cordial."

    6. Belle Bluff Island Campground

    4 Reviews
    Townsend, GA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 656-5351

    $45 - $60 / night

    "We took an evening excursion to a nearby restaurant (Fish Dock @ Pelican’s Point) and the food was great."

    7. Lake Harmony RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Townsend, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 832-4338

    $44 - $49 / night

    "Great fishing, they have a pond and a lake with paddle boat rentals. It’s so quiet, and quaint."

    "The campground had a small lake (pond) and there was a swimming area available which we did use."

    8. Skidaway Island State Park Campground

    104 Reviews
    Savannah, GA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 598-2300

    $45 - $165 / night

    "My favorite campground...nestled in a maritime forest, the live oaks and Spanish moss, drip and dance around you, lending an air of romance and other- worldly feel."

    "Huge shady sites in beautiful Georgia Marshlands. Very close to downtown Savannah and Tybee Island. We will definitely be back!"

    9. Coastal GA RV Resort

    23 Reviews
    Brunswick, GA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 264-3869

    "Great areas to walk your dog, nice pond adjacent to park ( no swimming due to aligators) but lots of activity, fish, turtles, birds, etc.   Winn Dixie, liquor, fuel etc nearby.  "

    "The location is not fancy, but the park has adequate and clean facilities including; 3 bath houses, 3 laundry facilities, a dog park, clubhouse & pool."

    10. Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
    Richmond Hill, GA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 727-2339

    $12 - $230 / night

    "We enjoyed the well-kept campground and explored the civil war fort which inspired discussions of Georgia’s history. Too hot to have an enjoyable hike, though."

    "Even in winter, Fort McCallister campground was nearly full and for the most part with large, really large and really, really large RVs."

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Recent Reviews near Sapelo Island, GA

742 Reviews of 54 Sapelo Island Campgrounds


  • Nik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Jekyll Island Campground

    Jekyll Island bring a bike

    We love Jekyll Island and the only reason we give it 4 stars is because the sites could use a little clean up and definition and some could use a new fire pit with grill.

    We stayed in site E6 and it was by far the most difficult back in site I have had to get into (camper is 27’ hitch to bumper). So be aware and do your homework.

    Jekyll is a great place to stay with lots of activities. We highly recommend taking or renting bicycles or e-bikes. There are great biking trails to get pretty much anywhere on the island.

    Brunswick is nearby for any incidental shopping you need. And there are great restaurants on the island and in the nearby towns of St Simon’s, Brunswick and Darien.

  • Ben P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Eagle Hammock RV Park

    Eagle Hammock

    The campground is located on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA. It has large full hookup site, with free laundry, and most site have fire rings. The park is well maintained and the staff and camp hosts are very friendly and helpful.

  • Ethan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Blythe Island Regional Park

    Lots of wildlife and bugs

    Great camping experience, very wooded and private in the primitive sites. Lots of no see ums.

  • Matthew A.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    CreekFire RV Resort

    Fantastic fun!!

    We loved the lazy river pool and how close to downtown Savannah. Lots of activities to do. We will definitely be back! Oh and a cool 3 legged alligator!!

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    Beautiful woods and cool fort

    This park is out on the edge of town. All the spaces were far apart from each other. Most of them were pull through, but beware some of the pull through had trees which would limit larger trailers or coaches getting into the sites. All the sites for camping I believe had at least water and electric and I think some of them had sewer as well. There were nice showers and even a laundry facility. Nice little hike through the magnolia trail where I spotted deer, raccoons, and armadillo, and several squirrels. Also if you book online you don’t get the senior discount but if you go into the office they will give it to you. And don’t miss going through the fort and the museum. Very interesting part of our history.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    River's End Campground & RV Park

    No complaints!!

    This Campground was great, lots of nice shower rooms, a snack room, fitness room, pool & close to the Lighthouse & beach! A few restaurants within bike or scooter distance. The campground is shaded by Live Oaks & very neat & well kept, we were very content!

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Fort McAllister State Park Campground

    Loved to be immersed in Nature

    This turned out to be one of our favorite campgrounds (on a trip between Philadelphia and Savannah). We loved to be immersed in nature and like to discover wildlife. We saw deer, racoon, opossum and armadillo at Fort Mc Allister. Off course there are also lots of bugs and mosquitos that is the downside of this swampy jungle. Campground has nice spots, full hook up available, good shower facilities and not to far to combine with a Savannah visit (very nice town by the way).

  • B The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Lovely beach camping, good bathrooms, watch out for cacti and locked gates

    Stayed for three nights at the upper Fort Clinch sites, there are six tent sites and a good number of RV spots.

    Check-in is 3 PM but the ranger station closes at 5 and gates lock shortly after. I called in advance and received a gate code. Ranger station only opens at 10:30 so I didn't see them for my entire stay, but very nice folks on the phone.

    Tent sites provide water no power. RV sites are a mix, have to check individual site description. Free dump site.

    Bathrooms are big, clean, with toilet paper and hand soap.. Showers are free and decent. Coin laundry available.

    Tent site was relatively level, be careful to stay inside the "corral," I went out (but not past the protected area sign) and got bit by cacti.

    Beach is lovely and quiet.

    Heat index was over 100 so didn't do much hiking, but this was a really nice place to spend a few nights. I do wonder if the river campsites on the other side of the park might be cooler and offer hammock opportunities.

    Park is huge, lots to explore when weather permits.

    Lots of bugs but basic precautions handled it. There was also a turtle burrow behind the tent site, and saw a bunch of little deer!

  • Roxanne M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Lake Harmony RV Park

    Very nice place

    The camp ground is very clean and kept up with they staff is very accommodating and pleasant to deale with even though we were just passing through for one night the lake is very pretty


Guide to Sapelo Island

Camping near Sapelo Island ranges from salt marsh sites to inland forest settings across Georgia's coastal region. Access to most camping areas requires planning around ferry schedules, which run three times daily from the mainland. Summer temperatures typically exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter camping brings milder 60-70°F days with notably fewer insects.

What to do

Beach exploration: 5-minute walks from Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground provide access to undeveloped shorelines. "The campsite is a 3 to 5 minute walk away from both a beautiful beach and amazing marsh," notes camper Jonah D. The campground's proximity to both ecosystems allows for daily exploration of different coastal environments.

Civil War history: 15-minute tours at Fort McAllister State Park Campground take visitors through preserved earthwork fortifications. "We planned this trip to coincide with the annual Civil War reenactment of Sherman's last battle on his way to the sea. It was our first reenactment and was interesting," shares William N. The fort's museum contains artifacts recovered from the Ogeechee River and surrounding battlegrounds.

Fishing: Multiple locations throughout the coastal region offer both freshwater and saltwater options. "My son fished from the dock the entire time we were there and loved it," reports Ashley W. about Belle Bluff Island Campground. Many sites provide direct water access for shore fishing, while boat launches accommodate those bringing vessels.

What campers like

Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk offer prime wildlife observation times at many campgrounds. "Deer and other wildlife are seen every day," writes Pamela I. about Skidaway Island State Park. The variety of ecosystems from maritime forest to salt marsh supports diverse wildlife populations including raccoons, deer, and numerous coastal bird species.

Spacious sites: Extra room at Jekyll Island Campground allows for comfortable setups. "I love Jekyll Island! It has a great campground and it's within walking/biking distance to the beach. I go over there as often as I can. It's family friendly and pet friendly. It's always clean and the sites are a pretty good size too," explains Marysa H. Most sites accommodate multiple tents or larger RVs with room for outdoor gathering areas.

Waterfront camping: Lake access at multiple campgrounds provides recreational opportunities. "Beautiful little campground where nearly every site has a view of the largeish fishing lake. All sites are natural with no pad, but full hook up," says Thom C. about McIntosh Lake RV Park. Many campers appreciate the ability to fish directly from their sites or enjoy water views throughout their stay.

What you should know

Ferry logistics: Advance planning required for Sapelo Island access. "You take a ferry to Sapelo island, then a bus takes you to Cabretta Campground," explains a visitor. Ferry service operates three times daily with limited capacity, so reservations should be made weeks in advance during peak season.

Wildlife precautions: Secure food properly against nocturnal visitors. "Do NOT leave food or trash unattended or they will ransack your campsite," warns Hannah C. about Fort McAllister State Park. Many campsites throughout the region experience regular raccoon activity after dark.

Road conditions: Variable quality across campgrounds can affect access. "Roads are poor, rutted and full of holes," notes Liz M. about Blythe Island Regional Park. Some campgrounds maintain paved roads while others have natural surfaces that may become muddy during rainy periods.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple options for children throughout the area. "Lots of stuff for the kids to do!" says Kyle W. about Fort McAllister State Park. Several campgrounds feature playground equipment convenient to camping areas, though equipment quality and maintenance vary considerably.

Swimming opportunities: Designated areas available at select locations. "There is a small lake (pond) and there was a swimming area available which we did use," shares Ashley W. about Lake Harmony RV Park. Most swimming locations lack lifeguards, so supervision remains essential.

Biking terrain: Flat trails throughout coastal campgrounds accommodate various skill levels. "Jekyll Island is very bike and runner friendly. The island is not over developed but still has a few restaurants, stores and places to have a few drinks," explains Dwayne B. Many campgrounds offer bike rentals for those unable to bring their own.

Tips from RVers

Site specifications: Concrete pads at some locations provide stability. "Pros are concrete pad, tall shrubbery walls between most spaces, lovely lake w/boardwalk, dog poo bag stations, full hookups, small pool & laundry facilities," details Amanda W. about Coastal GA RV Resort. Site dimensions vary considerably across campgrounds, so checking length restrictions before booking remains essential.

Hookup quality: Full connections widely available with variable reliability. "SITE# D16, Back-In, FHU, 50, 30, 20 Amp and Stable, Water, Waste," reports Michael C. about Jekyll Island Campground. Many RV sites throughout the region offer 30 and 50 amp electrical service, though water pressure can fluctuate during peak usage times.

Leveling requirements: Site preparation varies by location. "The sites are are well set up. It was easy in easy out," notes Scott T. While some campgrounds feature level, paved sites, others require blocks or leveling systems, particularly after heavy rainfall when settling may occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is buying land available for private camping on Sapelo Island?

Buying land for private camping on Sapelo Island is extremely limited. Most of the island is protected as a state reserve or research area, with only a small portion available for private ownership in the Hog Hammock community. Land rarely comes up for sale, and when it does, it typically has strict usage restrictions that may prohibit camping development. Unlike places like Jekyll Island Campground where camping is well-established, Sapelo's conservation status makes private recreational development challenging. If considering land purchase, consult with the McIntosh County planning department and Georgia DNR for current regulations.

How do I access camping sites on Sapelo Island?

Access to camping on Sapelo Island is primarily through Cabretta Island Pioneer Campground, which is only accessible by ferry from the mainland. The campground offers hammock camping options with plenty of trees, tent sites, and Adirondack shelters. The site features a covered pavilion with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and an established fire pit. You'll need to make reservations in advance and take the Sapelo Island Ferry from Meridian dock. Remember to bring all necessary supplies as services on the island are limited. The ferry schedule is restricted, so plan your arrival and departure accordingly.

What camping is available near Sapelo Island, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sapelo Island, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 54 campgrounds and RV parks near Sapelo Island, GA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Sapelo Island, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sapelo Island, GA is Jekyll Island Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 52 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sapelo Island, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Sapelo Island, GA.