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Best Tent Camping near Acworth, GA

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Tent camping options near Acworth, Georgia range from established campgrounds to primitive dispersed sites. The area provides several tent-focused options including Hideaway Park, which offers dedicated tent sites with fire rings and water access, and Hembree Park Campground, which features basic tent-only sites with picnic tables and trash service. Panola Mountain State Park Campground, located further southeast, provides tent sites with more amenities including electric hookups and toilets.

Most tent campgrounds in the Acworth region feature varying levels of amenities. Hideaway Park allows alcohol and provides firewood and drinking water, though lacks shower facilities. Sites at Hembree Park Campground include drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and toilets, making it suitable for basic tent camping needs. Hidden Creek Campground offers more primitive dispersed camping opportunities with drive-in and walk-in access but limited amenities. Many campsites require bringing your own water and supplies, particularly at more remote locations. According to one visitor, "Hidden Creek is a good distance off the highway with sites that are a good distance away from each other for privacy."

The tent camping experience varies significantly across the region. Serenity Ridge stands out as a secluded tent-only option with positive reviews for its off-grid experience. Some campsites provide peaceful settings away from crowds, while others offer strategic locations for exploring nearby attractions. Panola Mountain State Park Campground gives tent campers access to hiking trails and outdoor education opportunities. Sites at Buford Dam Park Shelters feature walk-in tent areas with lake views, though they can become crowded during peak seasons. One camper noted that Hidden Creek Campground has "a few substantial pot holes, so wouldn't recommend for someone driving a super low vehicle," highlighting the importance of vehicle considerations when accessing more remote tent sites.

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  • Jeff E.
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Views - Near Atlanta and I-75

    Red Top Mountain State Park is beautiful and Lake Allatoona is large.  Campsite 50 is a premium tent only walk-in site (a few dollars more).  It sits on a point that sticks out in the lake.  There is no shade or tree cover, so it's not "private".  There are 3 other sites near by on the walk-in area and there are no boundaries or barriers between so your neighbors are in full view.  There is no electric near the tent pad, the electric pole is 150+ feet away near the parking area.  You probably could run 175 feet of electric extension cord... but it would have to run past the three other sites... so don't plan for electric.  There is water right by the pad with a ton of pressure.  The tent pad was large but extremely hard to drive tent stakes into... smaller stakes worked better.  The bathhouse was an uphill hike probably 300 ft away but was modern and clean with hot showers and good water pressure.  The park is clean and scenic.  The staff is very courteous, friendly and helpful.  There are plenty of opportunities to hike, fish and boat.

    This park is about 30-40 minutes outside of Atlanta right off of I-75.  If you are in a tent... you will hear I-75 traffic all night so keep in mind, that while it looks like country, you are not deep in nature... the drone of the highway will remind you.  There is a train that blows its whistle that will wake you up 3 times each night and also remind you that you are not deep in the woods.  The winding roads through the park outside the campground also seemed to be very popular with motorcyclists who like loud pipes.

    The name Red Top Mountain is derived from the red soil in the area that was popular for the mining of abundant iron ore.  But don't look for "mountains" here... you have to travel further north for more dramatic elevation.  

    Overall, a nice park, pretty scenery but not as secluded, quiet and relaxing as expected for tent camping.

  • Amar P.
    Aug. 13, 2017

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Tensile Flite + at Red Top Mountain, GA

    Campground Review:

    Red Top Mountain State Park is located in Acworth, GA. The park is located around 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona, which made it perfect for summer camping. The park has about 15 miles worth of shaded trails for hiking and mountain biking. The park also has RV, yurt, and cottage options for camping. We rented a first come first serve RV/Tent campsite during our visit, and the price was $35 for one night. The campsite was gate access and had electric/water hookups with 2 car spaces, a BBQ grill, picnic table, and a lot of trees. We had access to a public restroom, showers, and laundry. There were also primitive campsites available to rent, which were closer to the lake. Our group decided to stay at this park because we wanted to utilize the lake. The lake is beautiful; however, it was very crowded the weekend we went. The park overall has a lot of “things to do” and is family friendly, but it was given 4 stars because of how busy and crowded it was during our visit.

    Product Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I had the opportunity to test the Tentsile Flite +, which is a tent and hammock fusion. I was super excited to use this product because I am a hammock camper and there are times I wish I had the option of tent camping. The design and uniqueness of Tentsile Flite + is amazing, and I would consider it more of a tent instead of a hammock, because of how flat it lays when suspended in the air.

    Pros:

    • Comfortable to lay in and no need for sleeping pads or cushions.
    • If you are a hammock camper, you can share this tent with another person comfortably.
    • The rainfly is clutch and depending on preference it can be attached to the tent, staked to the ground, or tied to the trees.
    • The Tensile Flite + is light and can be ideal for backpacking.
    • The tent roof is all netting which is great for having ventilation during the summer, keeping bugs out, and also good for sky gazing.

    Cons:

    • Setup time and the difficulty of getting the right angle and tension.
    • It was difficult finding the right trees suspend to.

    Overall the Tentsile Flite + is perfect for someone who loves hammock camping, but want to enjoy some of the features tents have. I love the design and the wow factor it has on people. Also the company’s mission is very noble and how they help people in need and the environment.

    Here is a video of setting up the Tensile Flite +

  • M
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Memorial Day Weekend was Awesome..

    We spent Memorial Day weekend at Fort Mountain and it was awesome. We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags. Pioneer camping has its challenges, but each site has an outhouse and a picnic table and prebuilt fire ring. There is an original fire tower on top of the mountain at the end of the trail. A Great Lake for kayaks and fishing with Jon boats, paddle boats, and canoes avaialble for rentals. Lots of cool lake side tent sites and trailer sites are also avaialble. We have camped several times with our scout troop. Lots of cool trails surround the park. There were fireworks in neighboring towns a short,15 min drive both nights. The towns near by have stores and food if your not I the mood to cook. The history is well documented on displays all around the park. And the there is a station that broadcasts at the end of one of the public service roads.

  • Michael H.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    We love camping at Fort Mountain. Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby.

  • Michael C.
    Apr. 12, 2025

    River Forks Park & Campground

    Great views but...

    "SITE# 47, Pull-Thru, Not FHU, 50A, Water, Dump LENGTH OF STAY: Stayed 9 Nights, RATE:$30.56/ Night with No Discount/ 0% Discount BATH HOUSE: Clean but Outdated LAUNDRY: Not Recorded STAFF: Friendly PARK IMPRESSIONS: Nice, We would stay here again RV PAD: Concrete, ESTIMATED RV PAD LENGTH: 40 Feet, Tow Vehicle Could NOT Stay Connected and Parking was away from site SITE SLOPE: Door side Tire Blocks needed ROADS: Adequate, MANEUVERABILITY: Narrow PEDESTAL PLACEMENT: Center of site length, SHADE: 30% GRASS AREA: At-Site, DESIGNATED PET AREA: Not Recorded PICNIC TABLE: Yes, FIRE RING: Yes, VERIZON Signal(bars): 5G-3, SPEED: 394 Mbs Download, 47 Mbs Upload T-MOBILE Signal(bars): 5G-5, SPEED: 714 Mbs Download, 124 Mbs Upload No WiFi, OTA TV CHANNELS: 75, CABLE TV: No, PLAYGROUND: Yes POOL: No, WATER FEATURE: Lake, FIREWOOD: Yes, STORE: No CLUBHOUSE: No, PROPANE AVAILABILITY: No Original site was# 46(back-in) but was VERY small. Moved to site 47(Pull-Thru) but due to road slope pull-thru is un-usable. Lower numbered sites(less than 30) appear somewhat better. Empty camp ground host side byhind 47 cannot be used unless site 47 is emprty due to sloping road. One single use dump station. One campground host presently in the park- their site was not marked. Appears that most sites are back-in and set sideways to a hillside and lakefront leaving very little level space for chairs. Fire rings are frequently located 12-20 feet away from picnic table and 3 to 9 feet below site level on a slope. Reservation Software used by office was down upon Saturday arrival with no IT help until Monday- two days away leaving office staff frustrated and using their own phone to access the reservation system customers use instead of management side of software. Staff stated it goes down frequently with no IT support on weekends. Six bathhouses in park. Bathhouse nearest beach closed awaiting replacement of fixtures after renovation. Shower has outdated fixtures- several shower heads had significant mineral deposits restricting flow. Men's side closed at another bathhouse. Many shower stalls had no hook or fixture to hang a towel or clothing. Several showers had broken shower valves making them unusable. Stayed 9 nights and did not see anyone working on bathhouses. Beach area parking is limited to 6 or 7 spaces and one handicap space however, there is a larger parking lot a little further away. Bathhouse showers have a pull string valve next to the shower head that had to be held down to get water with many strings broken, missing and too short to allow shorter people, children, or handicaped wheel-chair use. Some sites have precarious/dangerous sloping driveways for RVs to get into. Newly installed sites are near completion but they make sites very close together. Many sites do not have a fire pit and many do not have a grill. Many sites arer too small to park a second vhicle even if the camper is small. Parking on dirt or grass is prohibited by rules but appears to be selectively enforced. The campground has a boat ramp and reasonably large parking area. Extra careful site selection is warranted. Four docks in River Forks Park. Firewood is available at the office. CHECK-IN: 01:00 PM CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM RIG: 42ft- 17,000 lb 5th Wheel"

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 8, 2020

    Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

    Nice overnight

    The Pocket in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Another beautiful place we've never been before! Nice tent camp spot, not sure I would stay several days but we really enjoyed the weekend. This was our last chance since the camp closes on Nov. 9 this year. The sites along the creek are nice but the rest is well laid out with fire rings, lantern poles and tables. No showers but the restrooms were clean and in good order. Cell service is totally nonexistent in the whole area.

  • G F.
    Jun. 9, 2025

    Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

    Great boondocking area

    Fantastic, recently renovated area for camping. Right next to a spring-fed creek, with a camp host and ranger keeping people in check and safe. Toilets only and no hookups. No generators at night (yeay!) Great to test dry camping for newbies.

  • Michael T.
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    A lot offered in a well kept site

    This is a great park with a lot to offer and more in the near vicinity. 

    Cell reception (T-Mobile) was non-existent in the site. However, there was reception at the trading post and possibly elsewhere. 

    They're installing Bear Boxes in tent sites back and front country (as I understood it) and are clearly paying attention to what people want and how to improve visitors experiences. 

    A lot of the sites are RV orientated. But the walk in tent sites are really close to the parking area. Also, nearby backcountry platforms and sites can be easily accessed. 

    If you want walking access to the trails, it's probably best to choose a site near the lake as that's where most trails are accessed from.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2021

    Bolding Mill

    Gorgeous view of Lake Lanier

    Our site had a beautiful view of the water and awoke to sun on the water. Very few mosquitos and lovely weather. Long parking pad for RVs, tho' ours is a 17' travel trailer. Our site was near access to walk-in camping (which did not turn out to be a problem since we set up facing the water) and a long walk to the bathroom, which was reasonably clean with hot shower but no electrical outlet for my hair dryer (but hey, we were camping). Gate is locked at 10:30 PM; after that you have to park outside the entrance and walk to your site. Even with park full for weekend, it didn't feel crowded. Folks were friendly; almost everyone we passed said hi.

Guide to Acworth

Tent camping near Acworth, Georgia, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from secluded yurts to well-equipped tent sites, there's something for everyone.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $50

  • Camping at Camp Comet Campground - Silver Comet Trail is free, making it an ideal choice for budget-conscious campers looking for a rustic experience.
  • For a unique off-grid experience, Serenity Ridge offers a curated camping setup with amenities included, typically around $50 per night.
  • If you're looking for a more traditional camping experience, Hembree Park Campground provides tent sites at a reasonable price, perfect for families and groups.

Unique features of local campgrounds

  • Naval Recreation Site offers a well-maintained area with electric hookups and clean facilities, catering to both tent and RV campers.
  • At Hideaway Park, you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with amenities like firewood and picnic tables, ideal for a relaxing getaway.
  • Traina Enterprises - Wilderness Camp Marina provides a serene setting for tent camping, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find tent camping in Acworth, Georgia?

Several options exist for tent camping near Acworth. Woodring Branch Primitive Campground — Carters Lake offers a tent-only experience with 10 sites, making it perfect for those seeking a no-RV environment. For those willing to venture a bit further, Atlanta West Campground provides camping facilities closer to town amenities. Additional options include Lake Allatoona Military campground for eligible visitors, and Wilderness Camp Marina. Many tent campers also enjoy the backcountry sites in nearby state parks that offer more seclusion and natural surroundings.

What amenities are available at Acworth tent camping sites?

Amenities vary widely at Acworth area tent sites. Panola Mountain State Park Campground offers basic facilities within a 3/4 mile walk-in distance, with good cell reception and toilet facilities. Hidden Creek provides more remote camping with fewer amenities, accessible via Forest Service Road. Some private sites like Serenity Ridge offer convenience features where tents come pre-set up with stocked coolers and firewood. Most public campgrounds provide basic toilets, designated fire pits, and some form of water access, though amenities decrease at more primitive sites. Always check specific campground information before your trip as facilities can change seasonally.

What are the best times of year for tent camping in Acworth?

Spring and fall offer the most pleasant tent camping conditions in Acworth. Fort Mountain State Park Backcountry Campsites are particularly enjoyable during these seasons, with moderate temperatures and beautiful scenery. Springer Mountain Shelter is accessible year-round, though summer brings higher humidity and crowds while winter requires proper cold-weather gear. Summer camping is possible but prepare for heat and occasional thunderstorms. Fall offers spectacular foliage, especially in October and early November, while spring brings wildflowers and pleasant temperatures from mid-March through May. Always check for seasonal closures and fire restrictions before your trip.

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