Best Cabin Camping near Swainsboro, GA

Several state parks near Swainsboro, Georgia offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities and comfort levels. George L. Smith State Park Campground features eight cottages situated near a scenic mill pond, while Magnolia Springs State Park provides two-bedroom cottages with full kitchens and private bathrooms. Jack Hill State Park (formerly Gordonia-Alatamaha) maintains cabin rentals with lake views, and Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge includes cabin options alongside its golf course and recreational facilities. "The cabins look amazing," noted one visitor to George L. Smith State Park on The Dyrt.

Cabin styles range from rustic to fully furnished units depending on the location. Most state park cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and holidays. Beaver Run RV Park & Campground offers cabin rentals with access to amenities like a game room, playground, and swimming pond. Towns Bluff Park provides cabin options along the Altamaha River with boat access. Pet policies vary by location, with many state park cabins allowing pets for an additional fee. According to one reviewer, "We stayed in two of the walk-in sites and love them very quiet plenty of fire wood. Wish they had power but that won't stop me from getting them again."

Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and chairs, but guests typically need to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—state park cabins generally offer full kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, and basic cookware, while more rustic options may provide only minimal cooking equipment. Millen and Hazlehurst have grocery stores for supplies, though many visitors bring essentials with them. Magnolia Springs State Park cabins provide convenient access to hiking trails, fishing, and boat rentals. The park's museum showcases its Civil War history as a prisoner-of-war camp site.

Best Cabin Sites Near Swainsboro, Georgia (9)

    1. George L. Smith State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Twin City, GA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 763-2759

    $35 - $300 / night

    "General: Small (25-site) campground, all with electric/water plus a fire ring, lantern hook, and picnic table. There are also 8 cottages and four primitive campsites. Most have a water view."

    "There are more hiking trails, really nice docks and boats for rent and slightly better Verizon service."

    2. Magnolia Springs State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Millen, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 982-1660

    $22 - $65 / night

    "Magnolia Springs State Park is a nice Georgia State Park. Located just north of Millen, GA, the park offers ample camping for both RVs and tents."

    "It was possibly the best pull thru site in my opinion due to its proximity to the playground and bathhouse for my kids. Site 16 would be the best back in site since it is right on the lake."

    3. Beaver Run RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Statesboro, GA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 362-4737

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Has a game room with ping pong, foseball, pool table and carpet ball. Outside there’s shuffleboard, Cornhole and horseshoes. They have a nice playground for kids."

    "Firewood, ice cream, boats, fishing, sandy beach at pond for swimming, and a park."

    4. Jack Hill State Park

    9 Reviews
    Reidsville, GA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 557-7744

    $22 - $300 / night

    "Jack Hill State Park is a small campsite in Reidsville, Georgia. The state park features a lake, golf course, mini golf and splash pad."

    "Small campground with some campsites that are Lakeside. Brand new bathhouse. Very nice golf course, driving range and store. Brand new office and ranger station. A pretty little campground."

    5. Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge

    11 Reviews
    Alamo, GA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 591-5572

    "Clean and Shady camping space with newer, clean showers and restrooms

    The park has many amenities just a short walk away. Nearby golf course seems to be appreciated by several campers."

    "Nice quiet park! Good assortment of pull through and back in sites, 30/50 amp sites."

    6. Towns Bluff Park

    7 Reviews
    Uvalda, GA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 379-9303

    "Besides the people who were really loud camping near us, it was a wonderful space. No water or electric hook ups unless you go to the RV site."

    "She will do anything within her power to make your stay great. The sites are water & electric with a dump site as you leave 30/50 amp pull through/ back in."

    7. Jeff Davis County Towns Bluff Park RV Park and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Uvalda, GA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 379-9303

    "We love this campground, quiet and secluded on the bank of the altamaha river, perfect for a quick weekend getaway"

    "It is not a large area and privacy could be an issue if there were a lot of people camping. There was also water from a hose towards the back of the site."

    8. Cottages — Magnolia Springs State Park

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    Millen, GA
    31 miles
    +1 (478) 982-1660

    $155 - $250 / night

    9. Roy’s Hideaway

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    Reidsville, GA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 225-3900

    $32 - $35 / night

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  • Meg W.
    Nov. 3, 2019

    Magnolia Springs State Park Campground

    Everything you need, just not close to other things

    Magnolia Springs State Park is a nice Georgia State Park. Located just north of Millen, GA, the park offers ample camping for both RVs and tents.

    Spots are flat and easy to park campers and set up tents with enough room between each for a bit of privacy and a few walk-in tent sites for increased privacy. Cabin rentals are available as well as a group lodge. There is a bath house in the main campground that is well kept complete with flush toilets and showers, as well as a coin laundry machines.

    Kayak, canoe, pedal boat and bike rentals are all available from the visitor center to explore the spring fed lake and mostly flat trails in the park.

    This is a lovely park to camp and spend time in, but is a 2-3 hour drive to Atlanta or Savannah if you are interested in exploring GA. The town of Millen has fast food options, as well as ample opportunity to pick up essential goods.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    George L. Smith State Park Campground

    Beauty and history

    General: Small (25-site) campground, all with electric/water plus a fire ring, lantern hook, and picnic table. There are also 8 cottages and four primitive campsites. Most have a water view. An interesting thing about Georgia state parks is that when you arrive and check in, you become eligible for a senior or military/veteran “rebate” which is not available when reserving. 

    Site Quality: All sites are gravel and level. Most sites had a step-down area with a picnic table, fire ring/grill, and lantern hook with plenty of room for a tent. 

    Bathhouse: Was very clean. Lights are on a timer so make sure you don’t end up in the dark too soon! Did not use the showers but they looked to be very clean as well.

    Activities: Fishing, boating (kayaks are available for rent), and some short hiking/walking paths. There is an 1880s grist mill/covered bridge with self-guided tours but it was scheduled to close for renovations on October 31 (not sure for how long) so we were lucky we arrived on the 30th and were able to see it. The hosts were very available and friendly. The campground was about half full and very quiet. 

    Note that there is a sketchy RV “park” across the street from the campground. When we asked, the host said they keep a close watch on it and make sure no one from there accesses the campground; we did not experience any problems. 

    We were told the colors were early this year and they were like nothing we’d seen before so as a photographer, I loved shooting something entirely different! Also, we were pleasantly surprised there were no bugs so close to a swamp!

  • Ashley W.
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Magnolia Springs State Park Campground

    Magnolia Springs

    We stayed here on a weekend during the summer. I really liked this campground and park. It is the site of a Civil War prison camp and has a museum onsite as well as previous earth works from the site which you can walk to. Our site was nice and large with lots of shade. It was possibly the best pull thru site in my opinion due to its proximity to the playground and bathhouse for my kids. Site 16 would be the best back in site since it is right on the lake. The bathhouse was clean and large. There was a laundry area as well. There is usually a splash pad available during the summer but it was closed when we went due to COVID. There is also obviously a spring there and it was really neat to look at because the water is so clear. There were also alligators and turtles in the pond. The turtles would swam up to the railing wanting someone to drop them some food. There was a little trail through the wooded area beside the springs going back to the campground and we did hike it. There were other trails through the woods by the campground lake which we hiked as well. In addition to campsites they did have cabin rentals as well. You can put in your own boat and fish in the lake if desired or rent a boat. We rented canoes and rowed around the lake. It was very nice. There were lots of alligators in the lake. It was hard to fish from the dock and shore due to the alligators trying to get your bait. We did really enjoy this park and would go back. It is pretty rural as well but there were a few small restaurants and stores within a 10-15 minute drive.

  • Sarah F.
    Dec. 29, 2019

    Magnolia Springs State Park Campground

    Great Family Campground

    We camped here in a small hybrid with 3 kids ages 8, 6, and 3. In the center or the campground there is a small playground. The kids didn’t end on it too much, but it was a nice addition. There is also some permanent (concrete) cornhole setup, but you’ll need your own bean bags. There is also a covered picnic area beside the bathhouse and playground with 3 picnic tables and it’s own fire pit. It wasn’t used while we were there, but if you were camping with a few other families it would be amazing!

    Each site has electric and water, no sewer. I’ll get to which ones look like the best ones below. Some of the sites are awkward curving instead of straight back in, but most are pretty easy to get into. The only down side is that most sites have large concrete picnic tables and the fire ring is very close while also near a corner of the raised gravel parking level. This makes it a bit more challenging to set up chairs around the fire.

    There is one bathhouse, which includes men and women’s bathroom and showers, a laundry room with a large sink (there is no sign that says you can’t wash dishes in this sink), and an all gender accessible toilet/shower room. This shower has a waist high spicket as well as a normal height one. The lower one worked really well to shower the 3 year old covered in vomit after my less than stellar decision to swing her in the hammock all nap time. 🤷‍♀️ The bathhouse was clean and the water hot. They had added a place to hang clothes while showering. There is not bench to set things down, and that would be my only suggestion. My husband said the shower in the men’s room was plumbed backwards and hot was cold and cold was hot. No issues in the women’s.

    The rangers were fantastic and friendly. We participated in a hike with the park manager where she told us about the animals in the park and even let us feel grey fox and beaver pelts. We saw vultures and an armadillo. That finished with hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows! On Saturday we took the beginner archery lesson with another ranger. She was so patient with our 6 year old who gets frustrated very easily. It was so much fun! It was obvious that this particular ranger was great kids. The archery lesson was fun for the adults too. Later in the afternoon we participated in a scavenger hunt. Also done very well, definitely geared towards kids, (as expected) but it was definitely fun for the whole family. All the activities were well done. You can also rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and bikes. All the trailers are family friendly. I think this park is perfect for families with young kids.

    See this pictures for the best campsites. In short, 16 is the best site by far. Only one with a lake view. 12&14 would be my pick for two campers camping together.

  • J
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge

    Quiet, Clean and plenty of activities.

    Clean and Shady camping space with newer, clean showers and restrooms. 

    The park has many amenities just a short walk away. Nearby golf course seems to be appreciated by several campers. Take a walk down to the dam and read about the construction of the park and the lake, by the CCC, in the 1930's

    As of September 2023 the construction on the Cottages continues, so there is some noise during the day. But considering we were the closest to it, it was not bad.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 21, 2024

    George L. Smith State Park Campground

    Awesome park

    Read through all the reviews and it seems to have come a long ways. There are more hiking trails, really nice docks and boats for rent and slightly better Verizon service. My Tesla wireless worked barely and without the cell phone extender I wouldn't have been able to work here. All in though they do a very nice job of providing private spaces and the cabins look amazing. It was in the teens outside so not floating on the lake for me but I would love to do that. The lake looks incredible.

  • Joy D.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Magnolia Springs State Park Campground

    A state park rich in national history

    This state park has a beautiful natural spring that is home to aquatic turtles, fish and aligators. It has history as a prisoner of war camp for the civil war and you can see some of that natural history as you walk it's many trails. The knowledgeable rangers work hand in hand with the local college and it's students in archeology to uncover more and more of it's secrets. Here you can play on athe playground with its water splashpad, go down the slides, and walk around the stream looking for aligators (don't feed the aligators) There is birdwatching, kicking and canoeing or paddleboats if you prefer on the lake. You can primitive camp, use a tent or RV space with water and power or rent a cabin. The friends of the park and the rangers host many various activities to make your stay a memorable one. Enjoy!

  • Elizabeth G.
    Dec. 28, 2020

    George L. Smith State Park Campground

    Quiet and spacious

    Spent the afternoon here to hike and relax. The camp/RV sites are nice and spaced out. The bathrooms were sparkling! There’s a dump station as well as laundry and showers. I had 1-2 bars with Verizon LTE so I received texts but couldn’t really get online if needed.

    I hiked a trail loop to the primitive camp sites since that’s my preferred way to camp so I could see if this was somewhere I’d like to come camp in the future. The trail was easy to follow and the campsites are so spaced out you really feel like You have the woods to yourself! Each spot had a fire ring and nice pad to set up your tent. There’s a boat dock so make sure you bring your canoes and kayaks to explore.

  • Austin-Tarra G.
    Dec. 28, 2021

    Jack Hill State Park

    Small State Park with a Golf Course

    Jack Hill State Park is a small campsite in Reidsville, Georgia. The state park features a lake, golf course, mini golf and splash pad. There are less than 35 campsites on the property and each campsite was well spaced out. The bathroom/shower house facilities were clean and seemed quite new. They had 1 washer and dryer on site on the backside of the bathrooms. While it would be great if they had another set of laundry machines, I understand as it is such a small park and there is laundry very close by. The Park featured only 1 or 2 trails that were really short. I wish they had more trails. The Park was within a few minutes of basic amenities like gas, groceries and a McDonalds. The nearest Walmart was 30 minutes away in Vidalia, GA and it featured restaurants and tons of stores nearby. The campsite was $35 per night and we had full hookups.


Guide to Swainsboro

Cabin camping near Swainsboro, Georgia offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at George L Smith II State Park Campground

  • Experience the charm of cabin camping at George L Smith II State Park Campground, where you can enjoy well-kept facilities and beautiful surroundings.
  • This campground features cabins with electric hookups and access to a serene lake, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
  • Guests appreciate the private spaces and the opportunity to paddle on the mystical black water pond surrounded by cypress trees.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

Enjoy the natural beauty of the area

  • Towns Bluff Park offers a tranquil setting with access to the Altamaha River, perfect for kayaking and fishing.
  • The shaded spots and clean facilities at Beaver Run RV Park & Campground provide a comfortable base for exploring the local landscape.
  • Experience the peaceful environment and friendly hosts at Roy’s Hideaway, where you can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Swainsboro, GA is George L. Smith State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 21 reviews.

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