Best Glamping near Social Circle, GA

Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground offers distinctive glamping cabins that provide a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern amenities. Located in Rutledge, Georgia, these accommodations feature comfortable beds, electricity, and well-maintained restroom facilities. Visitors can enjoy the serenity of wooded campsites while still having access to modern conveniences like hot showers and flush toilets. The park's recently renovated comfort stations include family restroom facilities, laundry services, and vending machines. Atlanta Glamping, another nearby option, provides upscale outdoor accommodations with drinking water and shower facilities. One guest described their Hard Labor Creek cabin experience as "the nicest state park cabin I've never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing."

The glamping sites at Hard Labor Creek State Park and nearby locations offer access to numerous outdoor activities. The park features well-maintained hiking trails, mountain biking paths, and two scenic lakes perfect for kayaking and swimming. Visitors can enjoy mini-golf, fishing, and relaxing at the beach area just a short drive from the campground. Stone Mountain Park Campground, approximately 25 miles away, provides additional glamping options with proximity to Stone Mountain's attractions. Fort Yargo State Park offers yurt accommodations with access to both hiking and boating opportunities. According to a camper, "We had so much fun we spent the whole weekend at Hard Labor Creek camping and swimming at the beach—it was very convenient." Most glamping locations in the area are open year-round, making them ideal for both summer vacations and peaceful winter retreats.

Best Glamping Sites Near Social Circle, Georgia (24)

    1. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Rutledge, GA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 557-3001

    $20 - $650 / night

    "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."

    2. Stone Mountain Park Campground

    91 Reviews
    Stone Mountain, GA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 498-5710

    $44 - $65 / night

    "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."

    "Campgrounds are different sizes and we got a smaller one with a spigot, outlet, picnic table and a grill. We did not have a fire pit. Bathrooms/showers are close and it’s a great park."

    3. Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Winder, GA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 867-3489

    $27 - $275 / night

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

    "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."

    4. High Falls State Park Campground

    74 Reviews
    Jackson, GA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 993-3053

    $36 - $100 / night

    "Cooked outside on the campfire for breakfast and dinner. Hiking. Beautiful views. Shade…which is big for us. A quick 15 minute walk to the convenience store. No complaints."

    "We tent camped here on site 112 on the lakeside camping area. We had a view of the lake and enjoyed renting a double kayak from the state park. Bathhouse was clean."

    5. Indian Springs State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Flovilla, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 504-2277

    $34 - $190 / night

    "Fishing, camping, boating on small lake. Drive up camping with hook up"

    "This is a great state park located in Flovilla, Georgia. If about 10 miles off I-75.

    We arrived after dark so the main entrance was hard to see."

    6. Oconee River Campground

    4 Reviews
    Maxeys, GA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 485-7110

    7. Dames Ferry State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Juliette, GA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 994-7945

    $36 - $40 / night

    "I gave it 4 stars just because of the road noise

    Pros:

    • Spectacular view of the lake
    • Clean bathhouse
    • Site is partially fenced and the pad is level.
    • Very friendly host
    • Not far from hiking trails"

    "Water and electricity but no sewer. Have dump station. Nice areas between site and lake. Cell signal was good for Verizon and AT&T was good to stream video."

    8. Atlanta Glamping

    1 Review
    Pine Mountain, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (404) 234-5036

    $30 / night

    "Lots of quality quiet time short walk to Arabia Mountain part hiking fishing and bike riding saw people roller skating also."

    9. Shady Grove Campground

    24 Reviews
    Cumming, GA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 205-6850

    $20 - $240 / night

    "They already had a site (#51) which was nice with a beautiful view over the lake. The site had a nice big area with fire pit, picnic table, grill and room for a big tent."

    "Each camping spot has a decent amount of room including a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Spots are slightly uneven. There is easy access to the boat ramp and lake beach. The bathrooms are clean."

    10. RamsdenLake

    1 Review
    Stone Mountain, GA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (404) 620-1320
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Glamping Reviews near Social Circle, GA

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Guide to Social Circle

Hard Labor Creek State Park provides comfortable glamping accommodations near Social Circle, Georgia. Located between Atlanta and Athens, the area sits at approximately 725 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate. Campers experience mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures and hot, humid summers with average July highs of 90°F.

What to do

Hiking trails for all levels: Hard Labor Creek State Park features well-maintained trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. "We were able to walk off of the back of our site and onto the trail system, which is perfect because we are avid hikers," notes a camper from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground.

Kayaking on serene waters: Lake Juliette at Dames Ferry offers crystal-clear water perfect for paddling. "We launched our kayaks and swam from our sight so easy and convenient. Quite, relaxing and secluded the lake is situated with in the forest with no homes near or around the water," shares a visitor who appreciated the no-wake restrictions.

Mountain biking opportunities: The region offers dedicated mountain biking paths separate from hiking trails. At Fort Yargo State Park Campground, "Most of the trails are mixed mountain biking and hiking but when we were there, we only saw two mountain bikes," according to a recent visitor.

Historical exploration: Indian Springs State Park contains historical buildings and exhibits. One camper reports, "On the return walk to the campground we explored an old graveyard that was neat. It went back to early 1800's."

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds in the area offer well-separated camping spots. At Stone Mountain Park Campground, campers enjoy "very shaded sites with plenty of space/privacy from other campsites and was still a short walk from the bathhouse."

Clean, updated facilities: The region's campgrounds maintain their amenities well. Hard Labor Creek features "two BRAND new bathhouses (comfort stations). The comfort stations have restrooms/showers, as well as two family restroom/shower facilities. The comfort stations also feature vending machines and a laundry facility!"

Lake views and access: Waterfront sites are highly valued. "We stayed in site 16 just feet from the water. The park is small and well maintained. There Is a 25hp restriction on the lake so no loud motorboats, making it very peaceful for campers," notes a visitor to Dames Ferry State Park Campground.

Wildlife encounters: The natural setting provides opportunities to view animals. Stone Mountain campers report seeing "a lot of beautiful wildlife" while hiking, and at Shady Grove Campground, visitors mention "a lot of deer just walking around."

What you should know

Seasonal popularity: Weekends and summer months bring larger crowds. "Very crowded weekends, great weekdays. The weekend nights were so crowded with cars spilling into the camp roads, loads of large groups at each site. Felt very claustrophobic. On weekdays the park became a lovely ghost town," reports a camper at Hard Labor Creek.

Alcohol policies: Some parks strictly enforce no-alcohol rules. At Shady Grove Campground, "The ranger was telling us full grown adults that we had to throw away all of our alcohol. He demanded that we empty our wine bottle and growlers." Know each park's regulations before arriving.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Social Circle, GA is Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 31 reviews.

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