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Best Campgrounds near Marietta, GA

940 Reviews

The northern suburbs of Marietta, Georgia provide access to multiple camping environments within a 30-minute drive, primarily centered around Lake Allatoona and its surrounding recreation areas. Red Top Mountain State Park offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals in a wooded setting. Several Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds including McKinney, Victoria, and Sweetwater provide lakefront options with varying levels of amenities. Stone Mountain Park, located east of Atlanta, features a comprehensive campground with tent sites, RV facilities, and yurts. For those seeking accommodations directly in Marietta, Atlanta-Marietta RV Park provides dedicated RV spaces with full hookups.

Most campgrounds in the region require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during the peak season from April through October. Many Corps of Engineers sites operate seasonally, typically closing from late fall through early spring. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions ideal for camping. As one camper noted, "McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake is very woodsy with a nice lake. Hiking, rafting, and walking all around. Very green in the summer!" Terrain varies from relatively flat developed areas to more challenging sites with steep access to water. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though some coverage gaps exist in more remote areas.

Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, with many campers highlighting sunset and sunrise views over Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier. According to one reviewer, "If you want lake front, they got it! Almost all sites either have a view of the lake or are right on Lake Allatoona." Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are common at many campgrounds. Families appreciate the swimming areas and boat rentals available at several parks. Noise levels vary significantly, with some campgrounds enforcing strict quiet hours while others experience moderate boat traffic during summer months. Campers report that most facilities maintain clean bathhouses and well-maintained sites, though some note that waterfront sites require early booking, sometimes months in advance during peak season.

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Best Camping Sites Near Marietta, Georgia (134)

    1. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 975-0055

    $40 - $315 / night

    "Many were positioned right on the lake. The trails in the park were great for hiking and running. We enjoyed visiting the Qualusi Winery that was nearby."

    "Our site I believe was 51 and steps away from The water. Easy check in and friendly staff."

    2. Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Lithia Springs, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 732-5871

    $28 - $100 / night

    "There's several yurts and 5 walk-in tent sites. Yes, some of the reviews here are confusing this park with another. There's NO RV or TRAILER camping here. "

    "15 miles West of Atlanta, Ga off I20 Sweetwater Creek State Park offers history, trails, water activities and peace and quiet."

    3. Stone Mountain Park Campground

    92 Reviews
    Stone Mountain, GA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 498-5710

    $44 - $65 / night

    "Lived in Georgia my whole life and yet my first time to Stone Mountain was literally three years ago. Now we have an annual pass and go all the time."

    "Very clean camp grounds, if you don't mind a familes close by. Can set up next to the lake. Pet friendly and several children and families around. Ton of activities around stone mountain park."

    4. Mckinney Campground

    24 Reviews
    Emerson, GA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $30 - $34 / night

    "Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park, McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake (north of Atlanta; a Corp of Engineer park) - very woodsy and a nice lake. Hiking, rafting/etc, and walking all around."

    "Campground Review: This campground is an excellent place to stay not far outside of the bustling metropolis of Atlanta."

    5. Sweetwater Campground

    31 Reviews
    Lebanon, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $24 - $290 / night

    "These are two completely different parks in two completely different parts of Georgia. SCofA does not have a mill, ruins, river or mountain trails. It does have a lake. Allatoona Lake."

    "Beautiful area of camping spots around the lake. Very good infrastructure, showers, bathrooms, etc."

    6. Atlanta-Marietta RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Marietta, GA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 427-6853

    $64 / night

    "I use this park strictly for sporting events as it’s close by and is relatively quiet considering how close it is to the highway. I have no complaints."

    "Nice resort and it’s close to the battery where the braves play baseball. The pizza place is soooo yummy, make sure you check it out. There are so many little ponds nearby and such cute little homes."

    7. Payne Campground

    13 Reviews
    Woodstock, GA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $24 - $68 / night

    "This campground is full of beautiful lakeside sites! Many are well-spaced, but some are close together. We camped with our van in one of the tent sites because the rv sites were full."

    "I didn't get a chance to snap pictures or videos but it is nestled along the shore of Lake Allatoona."

    8. Victoria Campground

    15 Reviews
    Lebanon, GA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 721-6700

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Lots of sites are waterfront or has access to the lake, that is a plus. The lake area is tranquil and quiet."

    "Wanted to know every detail of everyone in our party, and my husband came late and I have to give notice for him to join us ( the campground is gated) Now the positives- It’s right on beautiful lake Allatoona"

    9. Clark Creek North Campground

    12 Reviews
    Acworth, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 387-5149

    $34 / night

    "There is also signage to verify that you are going the right way until you see the CG entrance. We pulled into the gate area and were checked in by the attendant on duty."

    "Clark Creek North is a small gem tucked along the shore of Lake Allatoona just north of Atlanta. It is small with just 24 spots equipped with water and electric and every spot has water access."

    10. Sweetwater Creek RV Reserve

    9 Reviews
    Austell, GA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 743-4378

    $60 - $650 / night

    "All around peacefull place! Laundry room on site as well as showers and wi fi for guest access. Manager is a sweetheart! Located very close to convenience stores and grocery stores as well."

    "Wasn’t what we expected as there is not really a view of Sweetwater Creek- but it is about a 5 minute drive."

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  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2025

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Quick fall foliage trip

    The park is absolutely beautiful, great scenery and hiking trails. The visitors center is nice, but the helpfulness of the staff was hit or miss. The campsite is nice, quiet, clean bathrooms and warm showers. We camped in a tent and the ground was hard, almost like cement which made staking the tent down difficult. Other than this, we loved it and would come back again.

  • Jason D.
    Oct. 23, 2025

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Quiet weekend

    I was the only occupied site tent so I had the entire area to myself. Plenty of trails to walk/bike on. Bathrooms were clean, just felt like they could be updated.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Red Top Mountain State Park Campground

    Red top mountain state park

    Plenty of campsites, some on the lake. RV, tents, yurts. Spaces 1-12 are especially nice since they are spacious and can handle class A and 5th wheelers. All 12 have water electric and sewer. We have a class C and prefer 1-12 because there is plenty of space between sites.

  • Kayla D.
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Bald Ridge Creek

    It’s a NO from us

    I wanted to wait a few days before writing this review — truthfully, I wanted to wait until after we checked out. I dreaded the retribution of Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Farmer, the campground manager, which I was sure would follow.

    Our church group had been looking forward to this camping trip for nearly a year. I’ve personally camped at Bald Ridge Creek Campground many times and never had a single issue — until now. Our church typically takes two group trips a year at another Forsyth County campground, but this year, we decided to rent nine sites at Bald Ridge. Even Cindy seemed excited that we were coming!

    We’re a Baptist group — not exactly known for our wild nights. We sing, we fellowship, and we’re back in our campers by 10 p.m. But according to “Queen Cindy,” you’d think we were a pack of college kids throwing keg parties.

    Our crime? An evening of worship and fellowship — a small keyboard, a guitar, and around 50 people spread over three campsites for a couple of hours each night. Cindy declared it an “event” (apparently forbidden) and told us we couldn’t do it again and threatened to make us all leave. She also banned us from eating together — saying we could gather while serving food but had to disperse to our own campsites immediately once we got our plates.

    The only actual rule violation came from one site where a tent wasn’t put up right away. Cindy seized on that excuse to call dispatch and have three sheriff’s deputies sent to “deal with” our peaceful group of families, children, and worshipers.

    To their credit, the deputies couldn’t have been kinder, yet embarrassed that they even had to be there. They laughed at the situation, noting they’re called out to the campground frequently because of Cindy’s pettiness and made-up rules. They said our little keyboard — which Cindy had described like it was a baby grand piano — was no problem at all. They simply advised us to set up the tent and let her stomp it out.

    Cindy even claimed that someone had called the Corps of Engineers to report us — at 7:00 p.m., during the government shutdown, when the office wasn’t even open. 🙄

    For context, Cindy lives at the campground for free as part of her role as host. It’s time for someone new to take over. She also wears a body camera and records campers (which is legal, I know), but as a county employee, those recordings are public record.

    We’ll continue to pray without ceasing for her — that the Lord softens her heart. But until then, I can’t recommend Bald Ridge Creek Campground to anyone who values fair treatment, hospitality, or simple human kindness.

  • Sarah H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Clark Creek South Campground

    Rules not enforced

    The sites are very small and very close together. The lake does have beautiful views. I give 1 star because no rules are enforced. There was no quiet time for us. People were partying, loud music, yelling, being loud up to 3/4am. Both Friday and Saturday nights. It was so bad Friday night that we went to the local Dollar Tree for EAR PLUGS so we could sleep Saturday night. The gate is locked at 10pm however the gate will let you out. A camper below us went to the gate about 11pm and let 2 other cars in. 1 vehicle went out, 3 come in. No rules are enforced. We do not recommend it. The host site is an eye sore. It needs to be cleaned up. It's such a mess! The lake is so beautiful, though.

  • A
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Margaritaville

    Best Campground Ever

    My wife and I went here for a week back in June 2025. I’ve been to many campgrounds in my day and I can say this one by far is the best. Clean campsites, fun amenities and great golf.

    We went to a Braves game one night since it is only an hour away and made may fond memories. I have already scheduled my week to go back again in 2026!

  • G F.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Overpriced

    Like some of the other privately managed Georgia state parks, our visit here was disappointing.

    The issues started at the welcome center. The RV parking area was full of cars, even though plenty of regular parking spots were open. When we mentioned it to staff, the response was dismissive — one employee told us, “that’s above my paygrade.”

    The restroom at the welcome center was also a low point. The toilets are stainless steel with no seats — the kind you’d expect to see in a jail — and designed so shallow that whether you sit or hover, you end up getting splashed. It’s an unpleasant and unsanitary setup.

    The campground itself felt neglected, with rotting picnic tables and a general lack of upkeep. It’s also isolated from the rest of the park — there isn’t even a connector trail from the camping area to a single hiking trail, which makes it feel cut off from the very amenities most people come for. At $60 a night, you’d expect at least a basic map of the trails and amenities, but instead you’re told to snap a photo of a cardboard display. That felt like corner-cutting.

    One memorable (and concerning) part of the stay was the bear activity. In September, several bears came through the campground, startling tent campers who had to retreat inside their cars for safety.

    All in all, while the natural setting of Amicalola Falls is beautiful, the way the park is managed left the overall experience underwhelming and, at times, frustrating.

Guide to Marietta

Campgrounds near Marietta, Georgia range from state parks to urban RV sites, offering varied experiences for tent and RV campers. Red Top Mountain State Park Campground provides accommodations including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin options, while Atlanta-Marietta RV Park offers convenient access to city attractions. These mixed-use campgrounds typically feature standard amenities such as picnic tables, restrooms, and shower facilities, with many providing full hookup options for RVs.

Seasonal conditions affect camping availability throughout the area, with some campgrounds like Sweetwater Campground operating only from March through early September. "We've used this campground few times passing through. It's a great midway point for us," noted one visitor about the Atlanta-Marietta RV Park, highlighting its convenient location. Most developed sites require reservations, particularly during peak summer months when occupancy rates are highest. While some campgrounds operate year-round, including Stone Mountain Park and Red Top Mountain, others follow seasonal schedules that reflect weather patterns and visitor demand in the region.

Campers report varied experiences with amenities and site quality across the Marietta area. Several visitors mentioned road noise as a factor at Atlanta-Marietta RV Park, though its proximity to Atlanta attractions makes it a practical base for city exploration. More natural settings can be found at locations like Red Top Mountain State Park, offering greater privacy and outdoor recreation opportunities. Site spacing varies significantly between campgrounds, with some reviewers noting the close proximity of sites at urban RV parks. Water access represents a highlight at several campgrounds, particularly those situated on Allatoona Lake like McKinney Campground and Payne Campground, where boating access complements the camping experience. Reservation lead times tend to be longer for waterfront sites and during baseball season for campgrounds near the stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any free camping options available near Marietta?

While true free camping is limited around Marietta, nearby Corps of Engineers areas sometimes offer dispersed camping options. Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA) provides affordable access to Lake Lanier with parking close to the street and paths leading to the lakeside. For more dedicated free camping options, you'll need to venture about 1-2 hours north into national forest land. Always check with land management agencies before setting up camp, as regulations change and permits may be required even for free sites.

Where are the best campgrounds near Marietta, GA?

Stone Mountain Park Campground consistently ranks among the best camping options near Marietta, offering a world-renowned setting with impressive fireworks and laser shows plus extensive trails for outdoor exploration. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping is another excellent option featuring a stunning 730-foot cascading waterfall accessible by stairs and bridge. This park serves as an access point to the Appalachian Trail and the backcountry Len Foote Hike Inn. Both campgrounds provide a perfect mix of natural beauty and amenities within reasonable driving distance from Marietta.

What types of camping facilities are available in Marietta for RV travelers?

Atlanta West Campground caters primarily to RVs and is set up for longer-term stays with full hookups. It's conveniently located near downtown, making it ideal for RV travelers wanting to explore the Marietta area. Atlanta-Marietta RV Park offers drive-in access with reservable sites that are big-rig friendly and include essential amenities like water and toilet facilities. Most RV parks in the area provide electric hookups, water connections, and dump stations, with many featuring additional amenities like WiFi, laundry facilities, and communal gathering spaces.

Are there tent camping sites with water access near Marietta?

Doll Mountain Campground offers excellent tent camping with water access on Carter's Lake. The sites are nestled among trees with plenty of hammock spots, and a short walk takes you to the water. Note that most sites don't offer beach-style walk-in access. Bolding Mill provides lakeside camping with sites close to the water, though you'll want to reserve early for prime waterfront locations. McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake north of Atlanta offers a woodsy setting with lake access perfect for hiking, walking, and water activities.

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