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Best Campgrounds near Zebulon, GA

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Camping options around Zebulon, Georgia include several state parks and wildlife management areas within driving distance. High Falls State Park Campground and Indian Springs State Park Campground offer developed sites with amenities like electric hookups, showers, and picnic tables. Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area provides dispersed camping opportunities for those seeking a more primitive experience. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several locations also offering cabin rentals for those preferring additional comfort.

Access to campgrounds varies seasonally, with most state parks in the region remaining open year-round. Facilities like Dames Ferry State Park Campground operate on a seasonal schedule, typically from March through October. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months and weekends. The region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall ideal for camping. Cell service can be limited at some locations, especially in more remote areas like wildlife management areas. A review noted that "Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area requires a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license to camp," highlighting important permit requirements visitors should be aware of before arrival.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with several campgrounds situated on lakes or rivers. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park receives consistently positive reviews for its lakeside sites, though campers mention varying levels of privacy. "This site has a commanding view of beautiful Lake Delanor," noted one visitor about their experience at FDR State Park. High Falls State Park features waterfall views and hiking trails, adding natural attractions beyond standard camping amenities. Campers frequently mention the region's abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, clean facilities, and proximity to outdoor recreation. Sites with water and electric hookups tend to fill quickly during peak seasons, while more primitive options typically offer greater solitude and natural surroundings.

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Best Camping Sites Near Zebulon, Georgia (86)

    1. High Falls State Park Campground

    74 Reviews
    Jackson, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 993-3053

    $36 - $100 / night

    "Spent one night on the road here at a RV site on the lakeside camping area (they also offer additional entrance to river side camping.) Busy but courteous neighbors."

    "The site has a good distance between the camper and it's "passenger" side so it's like not having a neighbor on that side."

    2. Indian Springs State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Flovilla, GA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 504-2277

    $34 - $190 / night

    "This is a great state park located in Flovilla, Georgia. If about 10 miles off I-75.

    We arrived after dark so the main entrance was hard to see."

    "Another Winner from Georgia.... Great camping and pretty easy to get in and out of you have a medium to large rig.... A little harder if you have 38ft or larger but Overall one to visit..."

    3. Sprewell Bluff Park

    8 Reviews
    Thomaston, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 601-6711

    $15 - $95 / night

    "Quiet location. Sites are back in but easy back in. The bathhouse is clean, the sites are gravel and pretty much level."

    "The Flint river is the nice thing about this park, though the trails are definitely worth exploring."

    4. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Pine Mountain Valley, GA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 663-4858

    $12 - $500 / night

    "This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315."

    "Roosevelt State Park you are surrounded by forest, lakes, streams, rock formations and campsites are quiet and private.  We stayed in site #114 directly on the lake. "

    5. Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area

    2 Reviews
    Molena, GA
    11 miles

    "Important to note is the requirement for a valid Georgia hunting or fishing license to camp, reflecting the area's primary use for hunting and fishing activities."

    6. Forsyth KOA

    19 Reviews
    Forsyth, GA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 994-2019

    "Only critique would be need exit signs. Easy to go the wrong way."

    "It is convenient to the highway for a stopover -  Staff we met was very friendly and helpful.

    Section we stayed in seemed geared toward the one-nighters - narrow pull-thru sites."

    7. Heart of Georgia RV Park

    1 Review
    Thomaston, GA
    17 miles
    +1 (706) 472-3437

    8. Atlanta South RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Stockbridge, GA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 957-2610

    $93 / night

    "A few years ago, I visited this location because I considered living long term in an RV. The location is in a good spot right off the free way. It is clean."

    "Fine place for a short term stay, near enough to Atlanta that you can visit. The campground itself is back behind a construction area, and Google has a hard time routing to it properly."

    9. Dames Ferry State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Juliette, GA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (478) 994-7945

    $36 - $40 / night

    "This campground reopened in October 2018 as a Georgia State Park operated by High Falls State Park. The state has upgraded some of the sites."

    "Beautiful park, close to the road, but private enough to relax. Drop your kayak in from a waterfront site an enjoy Lake Juliette, popular for Bass fishing."

    10. Ramsey RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Warm Springs, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 655-2480
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508 Reviews of 86 Zebulon Campgrounds

  • M
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Gold Lot Overnight Truck Parking

    Premier secure parking!

    This was a fantastic place to park on I-75. It is a fenced and gated lot just off the interstate exit. It is well lit, safe and has easy access through a walking gate to the QT next door. Wide parking spots and free WI-FI. Even has a gazebo for picnics. Check this spot out! Easy to pay at the gate.

  • Denis P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2025

    R. Shaefer Heard Campground

    Beautiful Privacy, Brutal Bathrooms, and Locked Gates at Night

    We stayed here in June, Thursday through Monday, two people with a tent. The experience was... memorable, though not always for the right reasons. 

    The bathhouses are something out of a post-apocalyptic travel journal— rusted fixtures, broken tiles, and enough cockroaches and spiders to start a nature documentary. Yes, they are“cleaned” occasionally, but whatever’s happening isn’t winning the war. They’re not just in the mist of past centuries— they’re lost in a heavy, choking fog. 

    Facilities are very limited, and it’s clear this campground wasn’t designed with tent campers in mind. You’ll wait in line for restrooms, and you won’t enjoy it. 

    The sites themselves? Old, worn, and could desperately use even a single coat of fresh paint— but the lawns are mowed, and the forest is real. If you value privacy, you’ll love the layout: each site is tucked deep into the woods, with excellent space and seclusion.

     But beware: the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy. Installing a simple keypad would save everyone time and dignity. 

    Starlink users: take note— if the lake is high, the shoreline disappears, and with it, any chance of a clear shot to the sky. Reception through the trees was very poor. 

    Wildlife is busy here— armadillos, raccoons, and rabbits all feel quite at home on your tent pad. It’s charming, if you’re into that kind of thing. 

    The lake sees constant activity: motorboats, water skiing, even boats creeping along at night. It’s not peaceful water. If you came to paddle in silence or sleep early, this might not be your dream spot— unless the noisy party crowd is your own.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2025

    Claystone Park Campground

    Very nice campground

    The campground is very nice. The sites are shaded and very clean. It is easily accessible and easy to get around in. The swimming beach is okay. It is a sand beach which is clean and easy to access the water, but I would not necessarily say the water is very clean. It is definitely better than many of the other lakes we have seen in Georgia, though! I would recommend staying here if you need a spot in central Georgia

  • judy M.
    Jun. 12, 2025

    RAMSEY RV PARK

    Quiet and peaceful

    MIKE RAMSEY IS THE OWNER. OFFICE IS RHONDA. THIS PLACE IS SO SEREN.  EXCEPT FOR THE TRAINS IN THE DISTANCE, IT IS SOO QUIET AND PEACEFUL. THE SALT H2O POOL IS PRISTINE.  THEY HAVE A GATHERING AREA . OUTDOOR FIREPLACE, TV, SEATING, OCCASIONAL BANDS. FIREPIT, BAR B QUE GRILLS, FLAT TOP GRIDDLE  AND MORE. WE HAVE A FIRE RING, PICNIC TABLE AT OUR SITE. WE FEED THE WILDLIFE AND HAVE ALOT OF  BIRDS. SOMETIMES DEER. WE FACE THE WOODS WHICH WE LOVE. WE HAVE BEEN HERE 8 MO. SO FAR.

  • Sarah S.
    May. 25, 2025

    McIntosh Reserve Park

    New bathhouse with shower, water spigot

    Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day. They take credit card. Pull up to the booth at the entrance before 5pm or see the camp host 5-8pm. After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours.

    The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites. There are no hook ups at the sites, but there is a good amount of space on flat ground in the trees. Several cars, tents, or small campers would fit on each site. Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don’t have trees. I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood.

    Many of these reviews seem older, so I wanted to add that there is a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean. Driving in, you’ll see a sign that points you to “Main Camping.” The sites stretch down a lane that follows the river to a dead end, the river and sites are on the left and there is a large grassy airfield on the right. There was no airplane traffic while I was there and no signage to stay off of it, so perhaps it is no longer in use.

    There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way. There are signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20. One of the trails runs between the river bank and the campsites, with red blazes - “River Trail” - so don’t set up equipment there in case hikers or horses come through. I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!

    There are also sites in other areas of the park, if you turn left instead of following the “Main Camping” sign. I’m not sure if they are numbered, and they seem more scattered. There is another bathhouse with running water and a shower that is older next to the cabin called “Old Ranger’s Station.”

    The park has wide trails for horseback riding. I hiked the 2 mile Eagle Loop Trail and saw a mountain biker as well. I saw signs for an Orienteering Course. There is a splash pad and a new looking playground that from a glance, might be ADA accessible. There are many signs prohibiting swimming in the river due to the strong current. There is no beach and in most places, the river bank is steep. John Tanner Park has a swimming beach.

    The park map is not great and the information available online is insufficient, but I do recommend coming to explore the area and camp! I’ll be back now that I have an understanding of the layout.

  • D
    Apr. 27, 2025

    Holiday Campground

    Great campsites, Army Corps land well maintained.

    Great place well kept.

  • T
    Mar. 27, 2025

    South Oaks RV & Mobile Home Park

    Park is only long term!

    Just called the park they are no longer nightly or weekly they only do long-term.

Guide to Zebulon

Camping near Zebulon, Georgia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds, like High Falls State Park Campground, have great trails. One visitor mentioned, "Great for hiking, biking, fishing etc." This park is well-maintained and offers beautiful scenery.
  • Water Activities: At R. Shaefer Heard Campground, you can enjoy swimming, canoeing, or kayaking. A reviewer said, "Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking."
  • Family Fun: Stone Mountain Park Campground has tons of activities like train rides and a pool. One family shared, "Tons of things to do train rides, gondola ride to the top, hiking and fireworks."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground noted, "The bathroom/shower facilities were some of the cleanest, well kept I’ve ever seen."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Whitetail Ridge Campground said, "Sites were spread out nicely and taken care of."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. One reviewer at Chattahoochee Bend State Park Campground said, "The hosts are super nice! The guests are quiet and respectful!"

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at High Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "There is very little cell phone service- AT&T has none."
  • Fees: Some parks have additional fees. For example, at Stone Mountain Park Campground, you need to pay a $20 parking fee on top of your campsite fee.
  • Cash Payments: Certain campgrounds, like Indian Springs State Park Campground, require cash for one-night stays. A camper noted, "You need to do it by cash only."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Stone Mountain Park Campground that offer family-friendly activities. One family said, "The park is well maintained and clean!"
  • Pick Sites Near Play Areas: If you have kids, choose sites close to playgrounds. A camper at Indian Springs State Park Campground mentioned, "Campsite 56, immediately next to the playground."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A visitor at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground enjoyed the "great lake for fishing, kayaking, paddle boating."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure your site is level before setting up. A reviewer at Forsyth KOA said, "I had to jack the front of the RV off the ground to get level."
  • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with good amenities. One RV traveler at R. Shaefer Heard Campground appreciated the "clean cg" and nearby bathrooms.
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Forsyth KOA warned about "tight u-turns" when entering the park.

Camping near Zebulon, Georgia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Zebulon, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Zebulon, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 86 campgrounds and RV parks near Zebulon, GA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Zebulon, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Zebulon, GA is High Falls State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 74 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Zebulon, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Zebulon, GA.

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