Best Campgrounds near Union Point, GA

Union Point, Georgia provides access to several campgrounds offering varied overnight accommodations within a 30-mile radius. A.H. Stephens State Park Campground near Crawfordville features tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options in a historical setting. Other nearby options include North Shore Landing on Lake Oconee with 100 RV sites, Old Salem Park Campground with boat-in access, and BoMax Ranch and Retreat with cabin rentals. Most facilities maintain year-round operations, though some lakeside campgrounds like Old Salem Park operate seasonally from February through November.

The region encompasses both state park lands and private campgrounds with varying levels of amenities and accessibility. Most established campgrounds provide electric hookups, water access, and restroom facilities, while some offer additional amenities like showers and dump stations. "The restrooms were just built in 2019 and were VERY clean and kept clean," noted one visitor about A.H. Stephens State Park. Road conditions generally allow standard vehicle access to main campgrounds, though some remote areas may require more careful navigation. Summer temperatures typically range from warm to hot, with high humidity being common throughout the camping season, making waterfront locations particularly desirable during peak months.

Lakefront camping represents a significant draw in the area, with several campgrounds situated on Lake Oconee providing boat launches, fishing docks, and swimming areas. Visitors frequently mention the fishing opportunities, with one camper noting, "There's some very large catfish in the lake, 30+ lbs. There's also bass, blue gill and crappie." Wildlife viewing, hiking trails, and historical attractions complement the water recreation options. While sites at popular campgrounds can fill quickly during peak season, particularly weekends, the area generally offers good availability throughout the year. Campgrounds vary in noise levels, with some visitors mentioning highway noise at locations near Interstate 20, while others highlight the peaceful atmosphere found at more secluded parks like A.H. Stephens State Park, which one camper described as "super quiet, nice privacy, and very well maintained."

Best Camping Sites Near Union Point, Georgia (91)

    1. A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Crawfordville, GA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 456-2602

    $15 - $650 / night

    "We hiked from the campground to Lake Buncombe and also hiked from Sunset Drive trail to Lake Liberty and the office. Equestrian trails are closed to hiking during the weekend."

    "9 & #12

    Site 12 was a very nice straight site with the picnic table and fire ring down a few steps off the back of the main pad."

    2. North Shore Landing

    14 Reviews
    Greensboro, GA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 453-4505

    $23 - $110 / night

    "Being next to railroad tracks it has a railroad motif you can actually stay in a renovated caboose."

    "Beautiful location with a train themed well organized and super helpful staff. Tiered topography lends to beautiful lake and sunset views Used showers and laundry and both were great"

    3. Old Salem Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Greensboro, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 467-2850

    $25 - $30 / night

    "This campground is all about the lake. Not just because its on a lake, but because with no real trails or other sites to see in the near by area its definitely this parks main focus."

    "Georgia Power has some of the nicest campgrounds and this one is a gem."

    4. Oconee River Campground

    4 Reviews
    Maxeys, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 485-7110

    5. BoMax Ranch and Retreat

    1 Review
    White Plains, GA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (404) 788-0307

    $25 - $300 / night

    "We took a walk on the walking trails and enjoyed the scenery of the area. I really welcomed the shower that was on property! It was VERY clean and modern! I say it was better than a hotel!"

    6. Parks Ferry Campground

    3 Reviews
    Greensboro, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 453-4505

    7. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Rutledge, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 557-3001

    $20 - $650 / night

    "Hard Labor Creek State Park is one of the Georgia State Park system's best kept secrets! Located just minutes away from Rutledge, GA, HLC seems like a whole world away!"

    "Kids can ride bikes everywhere, play some putt-putt or on the playground, go fishing or take them to the lake beach (just a short drive away-5 minutes)."

    8. Mistletoe State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    Appling, GA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 541-0321

    $12 - $175 / night

    "Mistletoe State Park is another great Georgia State Park."

    "We spent a couple of nights in Mistletoe State Park in Georgia while we investigated my husband's ancestry.  This park is truly beautiful."

    9. Lawrence Shoals Campground

    4 Reviews
    White Plains, GA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 485-5494

    "This park operated by Georgia power and light is one of the nicest cleanest and well cared for parks. I’ve been in.  Most state parks could take a lesson from the operators of these parks.  "

    "The Georgia Power park is amazing, the hosts were great and the park was very clean. There is a boat ramp, several docks, pavilions, and a beach (closed due to COVID)."

    10. Old Salem Park by Georgia Power

    1 Review
    Greensboro, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 467-2850

    "One of the best campgrounds around."

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Recent Reviews near Union Point, GA

503 Reviews of 91 Union Point Campgrounds


  • paul Z.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground

    Small and nice, Great place for quiet

    Large sites in a wooded area. Plenty of room with pull through and back in sites. Older campground but serene with great hiking trails and awesome scenery. We live very close to this park yet this was the first time camping here. This was the trial run for our latest rig so basically a shakedown cruise. The campsite was fairly level and with forest off the door side of the Camper. Only 30 A power here so we had to watch what we were running electrically. They did have 2 30A outlets but at this time we did not have the double 30 to 50 amp adapter. We will be staying here again whenever we want a quick weekend getaway.

  • paul Z.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Hamburg State Park Campground

    Nice quiet and in the middle of nowhere

    We had been planning on staying at Hamburg for years and finally did. Great stay and a very quiet area. The large mill pond also known as Hamburg lake is great for canoeing of fishing. Many of the sites back onto the lake. Sites are level and the one we were in was only 30A power but had 2 30A plugs and breakers. Using the right adapter and we had more than the 50A to make everything happy. We had our canoe pulled up right behind the site and was able to paddle the whole pond in a couple hours. The Mill tour is great when they have it and up until covid the mill was a working one. We stayed Memorial day weekend 2025

  • S
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Old Salem Park Campground

    NO ANTS

    This is a very nice campgrounds the sites are well spaced an fairly level. My site was so level I didn't need leveling blocks.  I like having pea gravel in stead of dirt, it's so much cleaned after it rains. Georgia Power has gone to great lengths to get rid of the ants. We went prepared for a problem and there was no problem at our site. I talked with our neighbors and none of them had problems either. The bath house and the grounds were well maintained. Staff was friendly and out and about most of the day. The dump station has been upgraded and 2 new dump stations have been added for a total of 3 stations. I don't know if Star link or Satellite TV will work because of the tree cover, but my T-Mobile home internet worked great. Old Salem is on our list of campgrounds to return to. I hope your stay is as enjoyable as ours was.

  • Lynn V.
    May. 16, 2025

    Old Salem Park Campground

    Great campground

    Real nice campground. We will be back! Darlene and Bob, great hosts, campground well maintained right on Lake Oconee.

  • K C.
    May. 14, 2025

    Hamburg State Park Campground

    Fantastic on the water sites

    Wonderful park and fantastic staff, there is a small general store next to the mill. There were crafts and a mill tour while we visited.

  • Penny C.
    Apr. 30, 2025

    Sanwar RV Resort

    Most Amazing Stay at Excellent Resort

    We stayed 5 nights here this past week and it was hard to go. The people in charge are just excellent and polite. The resort is immaculate and set up so very nicely. This is so good for families especially. The tavern, bingo, Saturday’s live music were all so good and fun. I even got my favorite drink - a lemon drop. 

    The pools are WONDERFUL and we , even as old, LOVED the lazy river. 

    I cannot say enough good about this place. Try it out.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2025

    Wildwood Park Columbia County Park

    Gorgeous !!

    This camp is absolutely gorgeous and the atmosphere is so serene and peaceful. My family and friends LOVE this place!

  • Kevan  R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Calhoun Falls State Park Campground

    Great sites with lake views

    This is a SC State Park located in Calhoun Falls, SC. A fishing campground - the vast majority of campers had boats. Sites are great / not on top of each other. Quiet. SC needs to up the maintenance on the park. Playground equipment and trails need immediate work. Bathhouses need upgrading.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2025

    Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    Really nice

    Nice huge state park with a lake and activities. There are two separate campground loops. We stayed in loop one, site #22. There are premium lake side sites, but we stayed in a normal site for $38/night, plus the $5 GA state parks entry fee, so $43 for a night- much too expensive but we needed to be near Atlanta for an early morning oil change the next day. Sites are nice and large, flat (we didn’t even need to get out our levels). They are arranged in a way that you don’t feel close to your neighbor. Free hot showers, firewood for $5/bundle, soda machines, dump station (sites have power and water). We stayed in early November and there were other campers here, but still plenty of availability. The campground was nice and quiet.


Guide to Union Point

Camping near Union Point, Georgia, offers a variety of beautiful spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect place to set up camp, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the local lakes. One visitor at Mistletoe State Park Campground raved, "The fishing is AMAZING! 20 palm-sized shell cracker on the first day!"
  • Kayaking: If you love paddling, Tugaloo State Park Campground is a great spot. A reviewer mentioned, "The lake is right across the way from us for some beautiful views, nice beach swimming and parking the boat."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Fort Yargo State Park Campground. One camper shared, "We took to the pathways with our dog and enjoyed the many animals roaming through the woods."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Hamilton Branch State Park Campground noted, "The bathrooms were clean during our stay."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Calhoun Falls State Park Campground said, "We are always impressed with the spacious sites, lake access, quiet relaxing atmosphere."
  • Pet-friendly options: Campers love that many campgrounds allow pets. One happy camper at Elijah Clark State Park Campground mentioned, "Very kid and dog friendly!! So great place for families."

What you should know

  • Limited cell service: If you need to stay connected, be prepared for spotty reception. A visitor at Indian Springs State Park Campground mentioned, "Cell signal was minimal with AT&T."
  • Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake Campground advised, "Some sites are better than others. But, wouldn’t complain about any if just staying a few nights."
  • Weather considerations: Be ready for changing weather conditions. A camper at Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground noted, "I did have concerns about some of the trees as I recall last year they camp host had an incident."

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds and activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A parent at Elijah Clark State Park Campground said, "Great playgrounds for kids, plus mini golf and kayak rentals."
  • Choose walk-in sites: For a bit more privacy, consider walk-in sites. A camper at Tugaloo State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites 9 & 10 would be a better combination if you are camping together."
  • Plan for meals: Bring food and snacks, as some campgrounds are remote. A visitor at Calhoun Falls State Park Campground advised, "There is NOTHING nearby so make sure you take your food for the stay."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lake Hartwell State Park Campground noted, "Tent sites are on the water as well but are right on top of each other."
  • Use electric hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a lifesaver. A visitor at Fort Yargo State Park Campground mentioned, "The place is broken up with many cottages, yurts and other tent areas to reserve."
  • Be mindful of road conditions: Some campgrounds may have narrow roads. A camper at Petersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake Campground warned, "Their GPS directions took us down an impassable washed out county road!"

Camping around Union Point, Georgia, is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the lake, there's something for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Union Point, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Union Point, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 91 campgrounds and RV parks near Union Point, GA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Union Point, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Union Point, GA is A. H. Stephens State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Union Point, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Union Point, GA.