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$15 - $25 / night
"I really enjoyed staying here this pasted weekend have a great time riding the trails camp spot was amazing aswell!!"
"There was a little bit of trash but overall it was much cleaner than some other hunt camps I've stayed at. The site was clear with flat sandy ground."
"This 2 night/3 day kayaking and camping trip on the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia was filled with surprises."
TravelerWent to the site for an overnight tent camp with my son. Campground was nice, and tent site had power, water, area for car to be parked tend to be set up and food to be cooked. Amenities are great. Bathhouse super close to tent sites. Swimming area really fun. Only downside was boat ramps were unusually busy so the swimming area was a bit exhaust filled for a little while. Play ground was fun plenty of areas to explore with kids. Overall a great site and I will return.
LegendShould you find yourself near the FL / GA line and are on the lookout for a classic natural surrounding that is unique to Georgia, check out Charlton Co Traders Hill Recreation Area & Campground for ample Ancient and Live Oaks dripping with Spanish Moss. As my post from a bit more than a year ago provided quite a bit of detail on this campground, I’m following up on that review by sharing more fotos as well as providing a topline update:
Highlights: (1) Great boat dock with EZ boat / kayak access; (2) Substantial peace & quiet;(3) Nice level ground to park an RV; (4) This place is very affordable for both residents and visitors; (5) Excellent boat ramp with quick & EZ access to dark frackish waters; (6) Decent fishing pier and solid nature trails; and (7) Small CG market
Lowlights: (1) The restroom and shower facilities are some of the worst I’ve ever seen; (2) You will be covered by so much shade you will be convinced that the sun isn’t out; (3) The grounds could have been better groomed – there were a lot of downed tree branches, leaves and other debris; (3) You will want to drive very slow and cautiously on the roads here as you will be greeted by some serious potholes; and (4) Apart from the little CG market, which doesn’t have a whole lot, there’s nothing around this area if you need to load up on supplies or food, so bring what you need with you
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GuideWe tent camped for 2 nights in campsite #1 in campground #1. This site is the first site to the right when you pull into the campground. There are trash cans at the campground exit and a direct line of sight view of the dump station. The west river trail runs right behind the campsite. The site itself is spacious with plenty of shade. There are a couple of good sets of trees for hanging a hammock. The electric box is a little further from the tent pad (which is packed sand and not gravel) than most sites I’ve stayed at, so I was happy that I brought an extension cord. The camp restrooms are adequate but not at all ADA accessible at campground #1. There are 3 toilet stalls, 2 that have working latches, and 2 shower stalls- both with working latches. Both of the showers have a small little room for you to change clothes with a hook on the wall and a hook on the door and a little bench. If you’re tall, be ready to duck to get your head under the water because the shower heads are low. Temperature and pressure were good. Bonus perk- stray cats at the campground.
The park itself has some cool trails. We hiked the west river trail all the way to the farm at the front of the park. It took us over wooden boardwalks over swampy Cyprus areas and through the forest around the 17 mile river. It was pretty and the heritage tobacco farm was really cool. There are restrooms and a coke machine at the farm. The coke machine takes cards, but bring lots of water with you. There are lots of animals that are used to being fed, so buy some food at the visitor’s center, or prepare to be made to feel guilty. The farm is situated next to a small lake, and when the world isn’t shutdown due to COVID-19, they rent boats. The lake is big enough to boat around in for a little while and there are fish to be caught- carp from what I could tell.
There was a small gravel road that split off from the first group picnic shelter area that takes you down to the 17 mile river for fishing access. The 17 mile river dries up some years, but the deeper “lakes” keep water in them during those dry years. The river wasn’t flowing while we were here, but there was some standing water in places that would have been dry if it hadn’t rained recently.
The park is about an hour and a half drive from the main entrance of the Okefenokee swamp. We drove down there and rented a kayak so we both could go paddle the swamp. On the way down there, somewhere outside of waycross, we passed a mudding course, if that’s more your style.
Overall, this is someplace that I probably wouldn’t come back to because I’ve done all the things that the park has to offer, and there are more parks to explore. It’s definitely worth a visit for a night or two, or as a jumping off point for other activities this part of the state has to offer.
LegendMy first reaction when arriving here? What's with all of the long winding roads that seemingly lead to nowhere. And oh, where are all the people? Wow, was I in for a surprise!
This little gem is located just about 15 minutes from Interstate 95 and you'll see some of the prettiest Georgia countryside as you make your way here. Upon arrival, you'll follow the aforementioned endlessly well-paved roads of Blythe Island Regional Park until you get to the first of two open grasslands area, both in front of a small lake (perfect for letting your four legged furry creatures out to stretch their legs) that are each set off by clandestine group shelters (at least one of which had a fish cleaning area).
Following this, I came across the first primitive campground (which I would have booked after I had visited!). There's about 20 spots back here and they all offer supreme amounts of shade, a solid bit of privacy and space with enough bends and turns to make it feel like you have the place generally to yourself.
My inside tip? Book one of the 4-5 campsites that are furthest south and facing the water - simply SPLENDID views as the sun was sinking. Second BIG tip? Don't book these, if like me, crabs scare the bejesus out of you - as these oversized hard shelled spider-like creatures are all over the place. While there, I was pleasantly interrupted by a half dozen or so deer. So cool.
Moving on, you'll reach the harbor after first passing several shelters that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There's a great boat launch here for the biggest of sea vessels and the views (and fishing) from this area, whether on the pier or nearby are simply fantastic. There's tons of general park amenities - too many to go into detail (trust me, you'll be surprised and impressed).
The second campground, just past the park ranger station is comprised of a large loop and is basically designed for RV'ers. Here too, there's solid space, privacy, shrubbery and shade. There was a very good community vibe here and a couple games of bocce ball being had when we were there.
Most favorite thing at Blythe Island Regional Park? The wild rabbits - they're everywhere in this place and so very friendly. Brink a kayak or canoe, tons of mosquito repellant and sit back to enjoy this most amazing state-run regional park.
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LegendFollowing up on my review from over 3 years ago, I’m adding a bunch of additional photos as well as an abbreviated post pointing out the HIGHS and LOWS of this backwoods hidden jewel of a campground.
Highs: (1) Lush wilderness surroundings giving very good privacy between sites; (2) RV slots are nice and spacious, although some areas are not as level as others; (3) Easy to access 2 kayak / canoe / boat launch(es) makes getting into the Satilla River quick and simple; (4) Plenty of shade at all CG spots with tons of tree cover; (5) Nearby fresh-water lakes perfect for fishing; (6) Excellent peace & quiet – you’ll feel completely removed from civilization here; (7) Excellent FHUs; (8) Barely functional WiFi – yes, that’s a plus!; (9) Extremely hospitable Southern hospitality from the host (Ron) and camping community here; (10) Great launching pad for exploring either Jekyll or St. Simons Islands; (11) River house or cabins available to rent; (12) Excellent price for what you get creating great value
Lows: (1) The entrance and backwoods roadways are fairly bad with deep ruts in them and when rainy, incredibly muddy; (2) No on-site bathrooms or showers is a major bummer; (3) Mosquitos, gnats and midges during the summer; (4) Nearest place to stock up on supplies is nearly 10 minutes away and even at that, it’s just a Dollar General and Waverly Minit Mart – you’ll need about 25 minutes to access the Winn-Dixie; (5) No nearby restaurants, so you’ll have to hike it back to Route 82 where you can find Scott’s BBQ & Grill, Village Snack Bar or Smoke’s Bar& Grill; (6)$20 for a bundle of firewood seems pretty steep
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GuideThis is off the beaten path but worth it. Make sure you have groceries before turning onto 177. Once inside the camping area it is very quiet and peaceful. The sites are spread out pretty well and most have foliage between them to provide privacy. We were in 'back-in spot' #5. Each site comes with fire pit and picnic table. They do sell firewood at the Trading Post along with a few essentials. The "Dark Sky" designation was the draw for us and the night sky was indeed spectacular. No bug issues for us as it was mid January however it was pretty chilly at night (30 degrees). The bathrooms were a short walk away however no heaters so on a cold weekend be prepared! A neighboring camper brought a dog that barked at every opportunity, but otherwise we really enjoyed our time at this park. There are nice flat walking trails, a great playground for kids, and canoes/boats for rent at the Trading Post to head out into the Okefenokee. Overall a great spot that we will definitely return to.
TravelerThis campground exceeded our expectations. The sites are shaded by trees, plenty of space in between each site and has a small concrete pad, picnic table, and fire pit. On the grounds there is saltwater/freshwater fishing, BUNNIES, a swimming lake, bath house, laundry, WiFi, hiking/biking trails, and a gated entrance that is locked after dark. Quick 10-15min drive into town. The cost for 6 nights was only $280. We highly recommend this place!!
TravelerWe stayed in the primitive camping area which had an otherworldly beauty with draped Spanish moss hanging from the trees. The sites in here were very pretty, many shaded, some less shaded, but most all had a good amount of space and privacy. The sites with the best view of the water were too close together for us, and we were able to switch to a more private site on arrival since many sites were open. The ground is packed sand and dirt, no grass. The restrooms are across the road from the camp sites, so a decent little walk from the sites. The water spigot was near the check-in office which was a few hundred yards away. We planned to be self contained, bringing our own road shower and pop up restroom, so we had no issue with this. The grounds are truly beautiful, though quite hot in early July, of course. You can buy firewood at the office and they drop it off right at your site for you. It was great burning split pine. Very enjoyable time for my wife and 7 year old son and I.
LegendSometimes you need to look (and go) long and far to find the perfect slice of heaven. That would describe Deep Bend Landing – with its complete out-of-the-way location, if you weren’t careful, you’d just drive right by this hidden 100 acre campground gem. It’s a simple place, with an easy layout and the sort of down-to-earth, lovely people that will welcome you and immediately make you feel as though you belong right from the start.
Have an RV? Well, there’s plenty of spots(and all come with 20 / 30 / 50 electrical amp, water and sewage hook-ups along with picnic table, fire ring and a proper dump station). But if you are of the ilk that needs the perfectly flat, poured concrete slab to call your home for the evening, then this place may not be for you. While immaculately maintained, the grounds are natural, so expect gravel and easy to maneuver pathways.
Need an RV? Well, they have a few that they’ll rent you for your stay. Don’t like RV’s? They have that covered too. They’ll rent you either a river house or one of their cabins, from a traditional, rustic wooden cabin to a full-fledged 3BR house. They even offer up ‘Grandpa’s Cabin’ which could definitely qualify as ‘pioneer’ if not outright ‘primitive.’ And, if like me, you want to pitch a tent, you’ll be delighted to find tons of spots on nice flat rolling land underneath crowded ancient oaks blocking the sun from beating down on your brow.
From an amenities standpoint, the RV designated spots have all the hook-ups you would need and every, single, spot has its own tree-lined ceiling with a natural window to see the sparkling stars each night. Oh, and there’s the alluring black waters of the Satilla River that runs through this place, of which there’s about a half dozen spots that rock up to this waterfront (including Grandpa’s Cabin), which I would highly recommend. There’s two very simple and easy small boat launches at both ends of the property that will send you off to explore an exquisite, blissful natural experience undisturbed by anything other than what God himself has planted or fowl / animal he has sent to remind you of what a slice of heaven can be on earth. Net-net, if you want to get away from it all and not hear traffic (or any noise for that matter from the modern world) or worry about getting a good cell signal (let alone WiFi connection) then this is the perfect spot for you.
Insider’s tip? If you feel confined by the tight needle-like Satilla, I highly recommend an early morning kayak dip in nearby Kings Bay (it’s less than a 10 minute drive from the campground). And if you grow tired of dogs and beans by the fireside, I highly recommend either Scott’s BBQ & Grill, which is a must-stop for ribs, smoked chicken and potato bomb (don’t ask, just order and eat!).
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