Best Tent Camping near Summerville, GA
Several tent camping options exist near Summerville, Georgia, with locations like Blue Hole Dispersed in Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA and Sawmill Lake Campsite offering primitive tent sites. Hidden Creek Campground provides walk-in tent camping areas within Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area, while Little River Adventure Company offers more developed tent sites with some amenities. Most locations are within 30 minutes of Summerville in the northwestern Georgia mountains.
Tent campsites in the Summerville area typically feature minimal amenities, with many being dispersed camping areas requiring self-sufficiency. Most primitive tent grounds lack drinking water, showers, and flush toilets, though some established campgrounds like Little River Adventure Company provide drinking water and basic facilities. Many locations require high-clearance vehicles to access, particularly at Sawmill Lake where the road is "extremely rough and washed out" according to reviewers. Several areas require permits, with Blue Hole Dispersed requiring a Georgia land pass for legal camping.
Walk-in tent sites offer seclusion and natural settings, with many featuring creek access or forest cover. Blue Hole Dispersed features proximity to caves and swimming holes, while Hidden Creek provides wooded privacy with sites "a good distance away from each other." Fire rings are common at most locations, though campers should bring their own firewood or collect it on-site where permitted. Backcountry tent camping appeals to rock climbers visiting nearby Rocktown, with one camper noting that Sawmill Lake is "a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive from the Rocktown trailhead." Wildlife sightings are common, particularly in the less developed areas.
