Best Glamping near Statesboro, GA
Magnolia Springs State Park Campground houses stylish yurt accommodations and glamping options on a beautiful 28-acre lake surrounded by natural springs. Located near Millen, Georgia, about an hour from Statesboro, these upscale canvas accommodations offer a perfect blend of comfort and nature with proper beds, climate control, and private outdoor spaces. Each luxury site includes picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean, modern bathrooms with hot showers and laundry facilities. The park's glamping units boast electricity and water hookups while maintaining a connection to the natural surroundings. "This small campground is spacious, clean, quiet, with a little hiking thrown in. It was a relaxing stay for us and the dogs loved it. We will be back," noted one satisfied glamper.
The clear natural springs at Magnolia Springs serve as the centerpiece for glamping adventures, offering stunning views of turtles, fish, and occasional alligators from the safety of elevated viewing platforms. Glampers can explore hiking trails that wind through wooded areas and along the water's edge, rent kayaks, canoes, or pedal boats to explore the lake, or participate in ranger-led activities including archery lessons and guided nature walks. The park's rich Civil War history adds cultural depth to the experience, with a museum ($2 entry) showcasing Camp Lawton's prison camp artifacts. A visitor described it as "very beautiful" with "a lot of good areas to walk with a few hikes near our loop. Gators, turtles, and so many other amazing creatures around." The glamping experience can be enhanced by stargazing opportunities, a children's splash pad in summer months, and easy access to fishing spots.