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Several RV parks near Washington, Georgia provide full hookup options for travel trailers and motorhomes. Pine Lake RV Campground in Bishop features big-rig friendly sites with electric, water and sewer connections. Warthen RV Park, approximately 25 miles southwest of Washington, maintains 59 spacious sites with both 30 and 50-amp electrical service available. A visitor commented that "sites were clean and well maintained, with new electric posts, though sewer pipes stick out 6-8 inches." Heritage RV Park in Augusta offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, though fires are not permitted at this location. Sanwar RV Resort features 85 sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer, along with trash collection and shower facilities.
Seasonal considerations affect availability throughout the region's RV campgrounds. Fall and spring tend to fill quickly at lakeside locations like Plum Branch RV Park, where 45 sites accommodate RVs with views of Lake Thurmond. Most RV parks in the area remain open year-round, though some amenities may be limited during winter months. Cell service varies significantly between parks, with one traveler reporting good Verizon coverage but limited T-Mobile connectivity. While most parks welcome pets, specific restrictions may apply regarding breed or number of animals. Dump stations are available at most larger facilities, though smaller parks may direct RVers to nearby public dump sites. Many RV parks in this region feature gravel pads rather than concrete, with some sites requiring additional leveling equipment.
Best RV Campgrounds near Washington (94)
1. Pointes West Army Resort
"Fifth wheel with ease with little assistance from a park host. The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star was because we were very close to neighbors."
"Very clean facility, awesome cope course"
Check Availabilityfrom $7 - $25 / night
2. Little River RV Park at Durhamtown
Check Availabilityfrom $85 - $100 / night
3. Lizardsniffer RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $70 / night
4. BLACKWELL'S RV PARK
from $650 / night
5. Plum Branch RV Park
"Still being upgraded, so newish pad was still soft but pretty level. Sewer pipes stick out a good 6 or 8 inches."
"This campground is very quiet and right near the water. I enjoyed it and would stay again."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $50 / night
6. Heritage RV Park
"At $35/night with full hook-up, wifi, paved patio this was a pretty good bargain. The person who checked us in was nice and helpful and the process was speedy."
"There is no bath house or laundry on premises but there is a very nice dog park."
7. Pine Lake RV Campground
"Mixture of pull thru and back in sites. Been coming here for years and can't say enough great stuff about the staff and the site. Clean shower houses, laundry facilities, full hook ups."
"The bathhouse & laundry facilities are super clean! It’s quiet (other than road traffic-2 lane country road) & well taken care of property."
8. Warthen RV Park
"Laundry room open 24/7. Easy access to dumpster. Very nice trails and pond available. Picnic table on each site. Sophia and Tony VERY friendly and helpful; such very nice people!"
"I find great peace here."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $45 / night
9. Big Water Marina & RV Park
"My family and I enjoyed camping on the beach here by the lake. The campground had a lot to offer. There was a restaurant/bar , playground, Marina, stage with live bands."
"Most of the camp spots are not shaded, but right on the water. Boat rentals are available as well as paddle boards and kayaks."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $50 / night
10. Sanwar RV Resort
"Stumbled upon this after a relatively close campground was unhelpful for long term. This is a fresh park, many upgrades coming this year."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 / night
Drive Time
- 48 min from Athens, GA
- 50 min from Augusta, GA
- 1 hr 36 min from Gainesville, GA
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RV Park Reviews near Washington, GA
550 Reviews of 94 Washington Campgrounds
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GuideHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
We went over the Halloween weekend. What great fun. Lots of events for families and kids. Even us retired people got into the spirit! Sites were well maintained with space between sites. Bathrooms were clean all the time. Cell service was at best 2 bars on all networks. But that’s okay. Fall colors were abundant. If you had a small boat, canoe or kayak the lake is perfect for fishing or just enjoying. The only drawback was some road noise from Fairplay road. Otherwise I can’t say enough of how much we liked this park. Site 16 October.
- RRichard A.
RangerPetersburg - J Strom Thurmond Lake
Another COE park in need of upgrades and a little TLC.
Petersburg is a campground with million dollar views that has become a forgotten asset of the federal government.
The property is mostly overgrown and landscape maintenance appears to be a forgotten concept, like bathhouse maintenance.
On a positive note it has been reported that the government is approving funds to restart the modernization of these once great recreation locations.
Stuart K.
LegendHickory Knob
Lakeside Retreat with a Touch of Southern Charm
Hickory Knob SP CG is tucked along the shores of Lake Thurmond in South Carolina’s rolling countryside, where the pine trees stand tall, the crickets sing backup, and life slows to a more reasonable pace. It’s the only South Carolina SP with a full resort feel – which means campers get the perks of a golf course, lodge, and restaurant nearby, without losing that back-to-nature atmosphere that makes pitching a tent or leveling out an RV worth the trouble. First impressions? Think peaceful lake views with just enough activity around to keep things lively but never hectic.
The campground itself offers a mix of RV and tent sites, with electric and water hookups for the comfort crowd and wooded, shaded spaces for the purists. Campsites are fairly roomy, with picnic tables, fire rings, and enough tree cover to keep your morning coffee shaded until you’re good and ready to face the day. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept ... nothing spa-like, but not the kind where you walk out wondering if you need a tetanus shot either. Navigation is straightforward, though larger rigs should take it slow on the curves. And here’s a bonus: campers can stroll over to the resort-style amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts and even the on-site restaurant if they’re tired of hot dogs and s’mores.
The surrounding fun is where Hickory Knob shines. Lake Thurmond offers ample space for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming, with more shoreline than your GPS can keep track of. The park itself has miles of hiking and biking trails that snake through pine forest and offer glimpses of deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional heron. For the golfers in the crowd, the 18-hole course is the centerpiece here – where else can you balance your day between kayaking coves in the morning and working on your short game in the afternoon? The nearby town of McCormick provides groceries, a few dining options and that small-town charm that feels refreshingly unhurried.
Insider Tips: (1) The waterfront campsites are the gems with west-facing spots for those Technicolor sunsets (but you'll want to book early if you can, because everyone has the same idea, right?); (2) Don’t feel like cooking? Head on over to the Hickory Knob Lodge restaurant, which while nothing fancy, this joint has solid Southern comfort food that tastes even better after a day outdoors; (3) Kayakers should launch near the group lodge cove where it’s calmer water with prime birdwatching opportunities; (4) If you like a side of nostalgia with your dessert, swing by Michelle’s in McCormick for classic Southern diner plates and pie that’ll make you rethink diets; (5) Want a 'higher' perspective? Sites further inland sit at slightly higher elevation, meaning more shade, although fewer lake views, but less wind off the water, so choose based on your style of camping comfort.
Happy Camping!
- OOlivia K.Scout
Bussey Point Wilderness Area
Okay campsite
When we got there, another family was in our space. They said the one they reserved was overgrown with brush (a few were). We tried to call to have it resolved but no one to call. We ended up having to pick another site that was empty. That portion was very stressful after a long drive to get there. Experience was okay, the water is down a good bit right now.
- NNoah W.Guide
Hamburg State Park Campground
Middle Georgia Lake
For me this was a very average campsite. Nothing very notable here or in the area. It felt like it was a predominantly RV catered campground but there were available spots for tents. Not much privacy, you can see down the road and to each site pretty well from wherever you’re at, though some sites on the backside of the campground were seemingly a little more private. The main attraction is a swampy lake, pretty but not spectacular. There is a playground and good visibility so maybe a good campground for families. Bathroom water pressure was not good.
- TT&VGuide
Ridge Road Campground at J Strom Thurmond Lake
Very nice campground
We had a very nice long weekend on site 32. The sites are large and clean, the park is easy to maneuver. The water level was really low but we were still able to get our Pontoon boat in and out of the boat ramp and pulled ashore right at our site.
- RRichard A.Ranger
Ridge Road Campground at J Strom Thurmond Lake
Campground in need of some renovations and general TLC
Let me say that we have stayed at several of the COE campgrounds in this area.
We felt that it had a lot of potential to be an extremely beautiful park but has been neglected in a few ways.
Understanding that this campground like some others in the area suffered damage from a recent hurricane and that the necessary cleanup and recovery can be a long process, much of the needs of Ridge Road appear to be neglect.
The sites and general areas are immensely overgrown and in desperate need of maintenance, and while the bathhouses are in need of renovation, general attention to cleanliness and pest control (a lot of large, live, spiders) would serve them well.
We hope the park will get the attention it needs and look forward to returning.
- CChris M.
TravelerHolliday Park Campground
Hidden Gem
The campsites are spread out. Each features a fire ring, picnic table and power/water hookups. Most sites are on the water. All of them are shaded. Summer months are the busiest. Almost no one comes in the winter. It's very serene.
Guide to Washington
Campers visiting Washington, Georgia have access to several RV resorts and campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The area's moderate climate allows for comfortable camping year-round with average summer highs around 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 30°F. Most campgrounds in this region sit along tributaries of Lake Thurmond, which forms part of the Georgia-South Carolina border.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Hester's Bottoms Family Campground offers lakefront sites with direct water access. "Almost all the sites are lake front. Great family environment and the staff working there are very friendly. The lake is a good size lake and you can see for miles across," notes camper Ross P.
**Boat rentals: At Big Water Marina & RV Park, visitors can rent various watercraft. "We love this spot. Most of the camp spots are not shaded, but right on the water. Boat rentals are available as well as paddle boards and kayaks," says Sarah P.
**Live entertainment: Some rv parks near Washington, Georgia feature evening activities. At Sanwar RV Resort, "The tavern, bingo, Saturday's live music were all so good and fun. I even got my favorite drink - a lemon drop," according to Penny C.
What campers like
**Community amenities: The new Sanwar RV Resort offers expanding facilities. "This is a fresh park, many upgrades coming this year. The park has done great at speration of in progress and current campsites to avoid noise and congestion. The 2 laundrys are clean and feature a shower house-full bath," reports Vince L.
**Privacy between sites: Hester's Bottoms Family Campground features well-spaced camping areas. "The campsites are all a good size and not right next to each other. A lot are tucked away off the road a little and most are right on the water. They appear mostly level on the site but some have a little bit of a hill getting down to the site," according to Brenda L.
**Accessibility for larger rigs: Many Washington, Georgia area RV parks accommodate bigger vehicles. At Pine Lake RV Campground, campers appreciate the layout. "We stopped here as an overnight on our way to our final destination. They were very hospitable and put us into an easy pull through site that we could easily just come in and go out the next morning," says Spencer & Jessica S.
What you should know
**Breed restrictions: Some campgrounds limit certain dog breeds. At Hester's Bottoms, one camper reported, "Our week long trip was cut short when staff decided to call law enforcement instead of us when our (non aggressive) dog accidentally got loose. After being there for 3 days they then tell us our bully breed dogs are not allowed."
**Internet access: Connectivity varies by location. At Boss RV Park, "The sites are mostly gravel with areas of dirt, but mine was level. I was near the bath house and laundry which were both clean and well maintained," notes Charlie B.
**Fire regulations: Not all rv parks Washington, Georgia allow campfires. At Heritage RV Park, fires are prohibited but the campground offers other benefits: "This is a clean well-cared RV park that is a nice place to stay but a bit of a no-frills park... The sites are level and we had no problem fitting our RV and tow car in a back-in site."
Tips for camping with families
**Swimming options: Children enjoy water activities at several parks. At Sanwar RV Resort, "The pools are WONDERFUL and we, even as old, LOVED the lazy river," shares Penny C.
**Playground access: Big Water Marina & RV Park offers recreational facilities for kids. "This campground was fun. My family and I enjoyed camping on the beach here by the lake. The campground had a lot to offer. There was a restaurant/bar, playground, Marina, stage with live bands," reports Juraj & Christine O.
**Surface considerations: At Heritage RV Park, one family noted challenges with their site: "The pads for the back in smaller campers were sandy with a concrete pad next to it. The sand was impossible to keep out of the RV and we continuously had to sweep. There were also no fire pits or communal areas / playgrounds, so it was difficult to keep our toddler entertained."
Tips from RVers
**Site accessibility: At Warthen RV Park, located about 25 miles from Washington, campers find hospitable staff. "My parents stayed here and they had such a positive experience. The camping host (Miss Mary and Sophie) were very nice, welcoming, and even ran into town to get ice for them after a long day of driving," shares Josh G.
**Seasonal considerations: Some parks offer excellent winter camping. Pine Lake RV Campground provides consistent service year-round. "We stayed here for a week over Christmas. The staff is so friendly and the manger and campground owner both live on site! All sites are nicely maintained and the bath houses and laundry are immaculate and private!" reports Chris O.
**Overnight options: For those just passing through, Boss RV Park provides economical short stays. "Very long FHU site for overnight stay at $35 can't be beat. Great roads to get here too," notes Tammy K.
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