Matthew D.
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ScoutColeman Lake Campground
Quiet, Friendly campground back in the woods
Great little spot. The Owners are very nice and friendly. Great dog park and boat ramp. Wifi is exceptional. Lots of land to roam around on.
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George L. Smith State Park Campground provides accommodations for pets across its 25-site facility where all campsites include electric and water hookups. Campers can bring their dogs to enjoy the spacious, well-maintained grounds with tent sites, RV spots, and pet-friendly cabins. The park maintains a clean environment with sparkling bathhouses and laundry facilities that are regularly maintained. Pioneer campsites offer a more secluded experience for campers with pets, positioned away from the main campground area. The park's primitive sites are exceptionally spaced out, giving pet owners plenty of room to set up without disturbing neighboring campsites. Sites feature fire rings, lantern hooks, and picnic tables with gravel pads that are level and well-maintained.
Dogs can join their owners on the 4-mile walking trail that connects to the campground, providing ample exercise opportunities. The cypress-filled lake offers paddling trails where pets can accompany their owners in kayaks while exploring the black water pond with tupelo trees throughout. Park rangers patrol the grounds regularly, ensuring safety for all visitors including those with pets. Wildlife warnings are posted regarding alligators in the lake area, so pet owners should maintain control of their animals when near the water. The park's quiet atmosphere makes it ideal for pets who may be sensitive to noise, with limited cell service (1-2 bars Verizon LTE, no T-Mobile coverage) creating a true disconnect from urban environments. Twin Cities, just a few miles away, offers basic services including gas stations, a Piggly Wiggly, and Dollar General for pet supplies.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Swainsboro (34)
1. George L. Smith State Park Campground
"Beautiful and quiet with direct access to the lake. A new bathhouse since we were there about 2 years ago. Very well maintained. "
"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. "
from $38 - $300 / night
Check Availability2. Abby’s 10 Acres
from $25 - $100 / night
3. Magnolia Springs State Park Campground
"We let our dogs swim in the lake before we realized the gators were probably there as well. There is an aquarium for Georgia fish at the park."
"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."
from $22 - $65 / night
Check Availability4. Coleman Lake Campground
"Great dog park and boat ramp. Wifi is exceptional. Lots of land to roam around on."
"There is a free boat ramp into Coleman Lake for registered guests. There is a newly renovated laundry facility. its only $2.50 a load. "
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability5. PTB campsites
from $35 / night
Check Availability6. Beaver Run RV Park & Campground
"There’s a ton of stuff for kids to do paddle boat, swimming, water slide, park, dog run, fishing. Possibly best of all WiFi that doesn’t suck."
"Outside there’s shuffleboard, Cornhole and horseshoes. They have a nice playground for kids. Has a pond with swimming area and canoes and kayaks."
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability7. Pine Hill Camp
"Not a lot of level spots around but we found a spot that worked for our 37' fifth wheel with some leveling. Were also able to position for decent solar exposure."
"It rained most of the time I was here and the road actually was very slick, like driving on ice slick oddly enough."
8. Jack Hill State Park
"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."
from $22 - $300 / night
Check Availability9. Vidalia Sweet Onion RV Park
10. Bliss Hills Farm
"Close to Green Lakes State Park. Take in the amazing views on this beautiful property and post your pictures here!"
from $33 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Augusta, GA
- 1 hr 12 min from Savannah, GA
- 1 hr 24 min from Warner Robins, GA
- 1 hr 27 min from Hinesville, GA
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- BBetty D.
GuideCamp South RV Park
A great gem in Georgia
Camp South RV Park served as a stop-over on our way home from a long road trip in 2020. It was quiet on the night we were there and we had the place practically to ourselves. Met one of the owners and his daughter who told us the story of how the campground was where she learned to hunt. Beautiful farm across the lovely pond. I really enjoyed the community garden and the community gathering area complete with TVs and a large fire pit and cooker. Adorable playground and large dog park with poop bags!! We will be staying again this fall. Can't wait!! Maybe it'll be a little cooler.
- AAndre E.Scout
Two Horse Wagon RV Park
Great remote and quite RV park on a Farm
The owners of this campground are phenomenal. Great people. The RV Park is located just outside from Dexter Georgia and about 7 min from I-16. Surrounded by goats, horses, Cows and Peacocks makes this an ideal family camping experience or for someone who wants to escape from the daily stress. Wifi is also fantastic as well as the water. This is not an usual RV park where you camp site by site. Here are 10 available sites with enough distance from each other. I highly recommend to Stop here for a visit or long term stay. André
Joel R.
LegendMagnolia Springs State Park Campground
Do not feed the alligators!
This is the site of a lesser known confederate civil war prison. There was some archeological work going on when we were there. The spring is very pretty, with turtles and fish swimming under the bridges of the walkway, and there were lots of alligators along the stream. We let our dogs swim in the lake before we realized the gators were probably there as well. There is an aquarium for Georgia fish at the park. The campground is in tall pine trees with shade, but not much privacy. Most are level. Water and electric sites and a dump station.
Austin-Tarra G.GuideJack 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.
Cathy C.
RangerGeorge L. Smith State Park Campground
Cypress Lake Tranquility
We stayed on site 22 and loved it. Beautiful and quiet with direct access to the lake. A new bathhouse since we were there about 2 years ago. Very well maintained. Grass was cut and the park was clean with the sites well maintained. We had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed our site so much we stayed in the park instead of going antique shopping as we had planned. This is what I expect when visiting a Georgia State Park.
Lee D.LegendGeorge 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!
Meg W.GuideMagnolia 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.
David W.Guide4 County RV Park & Campground
Great quiet spot to stop!
We stopped on our way to the Georgia coast. It was exactly what we needed and an easy in and out!
Guide to Swainsboro
Swainsboro sits in east-central Georgia's coastal plain at approximately 300 feet elevation, characterized by sandy soil and dense pine forests. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional frost. Camping options near Swainsboro provide access to cypress-filled blackwater ponds and longleaf pine ecosystems throughout the region.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: George L. Smith State Park offers distinctive paddling experiences through cypress trees. "The cypress-filled lake offers paddling trails where pets can accompany their owners in kayaks while exploring the black water pond with tupelo trees throughout," notes one visitor. Another camper mentions the "beautiful Cypress Lake" at Magnolia Springs State Park as a highlight of their trip.
Fishing spots: Multiple lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Matthew E. says George L. Smith State Park has "a huge lake for kayaking/fishing." At Jack Hill State Park (formerly Gordonia-Alatamaha), visitors often spot wildlife while fishing. "We fished but didn't catch anything. We did however see two small alligators in the lake!" reports Darren M.
Hiking trails: The region offers several trail systems through diverse ecosystems. Sara R. appreciated the "really super cool trail through the swamp" at George L. Smith. Magnolia Springs visitors mention wildlife encounters on trails, with Jay B. noting "numerous signs posted for alligators and bears" and "We did finally see one gator as we walked by the spring."
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-separated campsites. "The primitive sites are exceptionally spaced out, giving plenty of room to set up without disturbing neighboring campsites," according to reviews. L O. adds that at George L. Smith, "Spot #24 and #25 are drive-thru RV spots. #25 has a concrete slab and a concrete pathway to the comfort rooms (ADA)."
Clean facilities: Coleman Lake Campground earns praise for its accessibility and cleanliness. Clarence B. notes, "My amputee wife loved that she could fit her wheelchair in the shower. There is also a newly renovated laundry facility. It's only $2.50 a load." Facilities at George L. Smith are described as "spotless comfort rooms" that "appear brand new."
Wildlife viewing: Alligator sightings are common at several parks. Joy D. loves visiting Magnolia Springs, "looking on the banks to see the alligator sunning." At Jack Hill State Park, G F. mentions, "We saw two small alligators in the lake!" Visitors also report seeing armadillos, vultures, turtles and fish swimming under walkway bridges.
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely throughout the region. At George L. Smith, campers report "Verizon has one bar of LTE signal. T-Mobile has none." At Pine Hill Camp, Eric Z. notes, "T-mobile was pretty much useless, AT&T provided a little bit of usable signal."
Road conditions: Access roads to some camping areas may require careful navigation. Eric Z. cautions about Pine Hill Camp: "Speaking of the road, it's a sandy dirt road with some soft spots so pay attention."
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling equipment. Roger L. mentions at Little Ocmulgee State Park: "The campground is not flat, so some of the sites aren't level, I did have to use a couple of boards to level my camper."
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings intense heat and humidity, making spring and fall more comfortable for camping. Some facilities may have reduced hours or maintenance in off-seasons. Joel R. notes about Magnolia Springs: "We let our dogs swim in the lake before we realized the gators were probably there as well."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Several parks offer facilities specifically for children. Sarah F. describes Magnolia Springs as "perfect for families with young kids" with activities including "a small playground," "concrete cornhole setup," and ranger-led programs. She adds, "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."
Ranger programs: Magnolia Springs State Park receives praise for its educational offerings. Sarah F. notes, "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!"
Swimming opportunities: Several parks have designated swimming areas away from wildlife concerns. Blake K. mentions that Beaver Run RV Park "has a pond with swimming area and canoes and kayaks" plus "a nice playground for kids" and game room with "ping pong, foosball, pool table and carpet ball."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Research specific site numbers before booking. At Magnolia Springs, Sarah F. advises, "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."
Hookup availability: Most established campgrounds provide water and electric, with some offering sewer connections. At George L. Smith, "all campsites include electric and water hookups" with "fire rings, lantern hooks, and picnic tables with gravel pads that are level and well-maintained."
Dump station considerations: Plan your departure timing around dump station availability. Roger L. cautions about Little Ocmulgee: "Only one dump station. Gets very busy with everyone leaving, so get there early!"
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