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Best Campgrounds near White Oak, GA

1,368 Reviews

Several developed campgrounds surround White Oak, Georgia, providing access to the scenic landscapes of northwest Georgia and southern Tennessee. Campers can choose from a mix of state parks, RV parks, and dispersed camping options within a short drive. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground, approximately 20 miles west, offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Holiday Travel Park near the Georgia-Tennessee border provides full hookup RV sites and cabin rentals with convenient interstate access. The region also includes Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground and the Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA, both offering mixed-use campgrounds for various camping styles.

Many campgrounds in the White Oak area feature full hookups for RVs while maintaining tent camping areas. Road access is generally good, with most developed sites accessible via paved roads. "Very clean and quiet. Pet friendly. Big rig friendly. Clean. Dog play yard. Near interstate," noted one visitor about a local campground. Sites at Holiday Travel Park and Hawkins Pointe RV Park are particularly well-suited for larger rigs, with pull-through sites and level gravel pads. Seasonal considerations affect availability, with Chester Frost Park operating from April through October. Cloudland Canyon and several other campgrounds remain open year-round, though reservation competition increases during summer and fall color season.

Campers report mixed experiences with amenities at campgrounds near White Oak. Developed sites typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to showers and restrooms. According to a recent review, "The campground is clean and quiet. Bathrooms are great." Water drainage issues appear in several reviews, with one camper noting, "Major drainage problem. Would most likely stay again, but would ask for a site with no standing water." Most established campgrounds in the area allow pets and fires, though regulations vary. The proximity to Chattanooga attractions represents a significant draw, with many visitors using these campgrounds as a base for exploring regional highlights like Lookout Mountain, Rock City, and the Tennessee Aquarium.

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Best Camping Sites Near White Oak, Georgia (235)

    1. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "Campground Review:East Rim Campground Pro’s: 1-Handicap Accessible, there is a cabin which is also HDA. 2- If your visiting for a get together your right next to the day use area and there is a picnic"

    "Cloudland Canyon State Park is worth the drive. Located between I75 and I59 in Georgia, outside Trenton and below Chattanooga, Tn.

    The scenery on the way in is breathtaking and varied."

    2. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

    43 Reviews
    Lookout Mountain, TN
    9 miles
    +1 (423) 821-9403

    $55 - $56 / night

    "Despite this, they were nothing but accommodating every step of the way. We were led to our site, the staff offered to help me back in, and gave us a brief rundown of planned events for the weekend."

    "Again located in close proximity to several beautiful places like Rock City and Ruby Falls ."

    3. Harrison Bay State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Harrison, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 344-6214

    $22 - $28 / night

    "Situated again the bay, the majority of the park is surrounded by water, and as such many campsites have views of the lake."

    "This is a great family campground and Tennessee State Park located on Chickamauga Lake of the Tennessee River. Good playground for the Grandkids and bicycle paths."

    4. Holiday Travel Park

    20 Reviews
    Fort Oglethorpe, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 891-9766

    $36 - $105 / night

    "There were pros and cons, so I’ll start with the cons- the campground is surrounded by what looked to be a mobile home community."

    "The gravel site was very level and the utilities were positioned well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is easy to get to from I75/24."

    5. Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    26 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 661-7655

    "We went on this trip to see the leaves changing in northern Georgia. The employees were so friendly and helpful, they brought the firewood right to us."

    "Quiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff."

    6. Chester Frost Park

    35 Reviews
    Harrison, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 842-0177

    $21 - $30 / night

    "Tons of room to walk and play. Great swimming and fishing. Boating is huge here Bc there are docks all around the campground to pull up to. Playgrounds everywhere."

    "They have a frisbee golf course, playgrounds, walking trails, beach, easy access to the water and fields to start up any activity you desire. We read about uneven campsite but ours was pretty flat."

    7. Marion County Park

    27 Reviews
    Jasper, TN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 942-6653

    "Try to get a campsite on the lakeside, because the view is very nice and it makes it easy to get your boat in the water. They advertise a beach but we never found one."

    "Tent camping along the edge of the river. Fire pits or grills, picnic tables, clean bathroom, and hot showers. If you are a light sleeper, the traffic noise from the highway might be disturbing."

    8. Battlefield Campground & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Ringgold, GA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 937-4166

    "Battlefield Campground is an extremely convenient RV park located right of I-75 about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga."

    "Convenient access to the winery at the entrance!"

    9. Hawkins Pointe RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 820-6757

    $60 - $63 / night

    "Close to everything. Racing just down the street. That’s a positive or negative. On the nights they are racing you hear I’m the cars at the track."

    "Does have very nice place to walk, dog park/wash,corn hole, fire pit with two chairs to use. We loved it there. Check the price. Pull thru sites with picnic table."

    10. Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    14 Reviews
    Signal Mountain, TN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 658-5551

    "We drove for what felt like 20 miles down a well kept unpaved road from the entrance but I think it reality was only 5.5 miles."

    "You can definitely get lost driving around or hiking. If you're looking for a quiet place to camp near Chattanooga this is it."

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  • William Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Marion county park Tennessee

    Hospitable spot to overnight with great fishing

    Spent the evening of the 9th Sept at Marion County Park near Chattanooga, right on the water, along Hwy 41. Fantastic hosts…Lots of fishing going on all around us. Good camping spot…level, water and electricity for $38.00. Bathhouse was older but clean with lots of hot water. Downside, only one shower stall had a bench for changing and there was no counter at the bathroom sink. The other downside was the traffic noise across the beautiful water from I-24. Very welcoming spot just off of I-24

  • Katrin M.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Harrison Bay State Park Campground

    Campground on the lake

    We camped here over the weekend, bc we participated in a dog event near by. At first we booked site B31. The tent pad was super small, there was no way for 2 bigger tents to fit. It's definitely better, if you have a camper. We changed to site A9 and that was much better. We had to set up the tents on concrete, which was awesome, because it rained all Saturday. The bathhouses were kinda outdated, but always clean. The park itself is ok. It's nothing spectacular there. The campsites directly on the water were very nice. All the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I don't think, I would camp here again. The park was very clean, it has just not really anything nature wise that would catch my interest.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Beautiful park, great hiking

    Cloudland Canyon is one of Georgia’s prettiest parks. There are 2 campgrounds. West Rim campground has more privacy, with the sites in the trees. Sites in The East Rim campground are closer together, and is noisier.. There are also backcountry campsites. The West Rim Loop Trail, considered one of the top 10 hikes in the United States, according to Backpacker Magazine starts in the West Rim Campground. There is also a strenuous waterfall trail into the canyon. The campground was water and electric sites. There are no full hookup sites, but there is a dump station. Modern showers and bathrooms.

  • b
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Campville LLC

    Great stay

    Super clean campground with great amenities!! Only a mile from 75 but doesn't feel like it's located by the interstate. Highly recommend checking the place out!

  • dolphmike The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite

    Quite

    Quite at night, but the primitive camping area is overgrown, and I have seen a lot of trash in the woods. Stayed one night just to hike the trail the next morning.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Calhoun A-OK Campground

    Now called CedarBreak…

    Not KOA anymore - the campground has been renamed CedarBreak. New owners and they are very nice and helpful. Nicely Renovated office and store. Upgraded our site when they knew our plans. Minor sound from adjacent road, other than that very quiet, clean, nice layout with trees, good site spacing, I’ll be back.

  • Suzanne-Will C.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Woodring Branch Primitive Campground — Carters Lake

    Great Tent Camping

    I love that this was a tent only camping site (no RVs). The sites were a bit smaller than I would have liked but as it was just the 10 sites on the road, the kids could safely play in the road. The water was by the toilets at the entrance but easily walkable from the sites.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Wills Creek RV Park

    Convenient location

    This was an overnight stay on our way to the Smokies. Easy to get to from I-59 in Fort Payne. They have some sites that are shaded, but the pull through sites are in an open area. Gravel roads and pads (thankfully, as everything around was standing in water from the recent downpour)

    The facility is dated, but clean and an easy on and off on the way through.

    Nightly rate was $45

    WiFi worked

  • Peyton P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed

    A few pull offs

    You can stay at either Hunter’s check campground or Davis Pond. If you want to stay at davis pond you have to get there before dark, and there is not access for vehicles to get into the campground so it’s just tents (no overlanding, unless you’re comfortable in the parking lot). I pulled off just off one of the trails and set up. It was quiet and private. Not buggy

Guide to White Oak

Camping options near White Oak, Georgia cluster along the Georgia-Tennessee border with several state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. The region sits at elevations ranging from 700 to 2,400 feet, creating varied camping conditions with moderately warm days and cooler nights. Most campgrounds remain operational year-round, though some recreation areas like Chester Frost Park operate on a seasonal schedule from April through October.

What to do

Mountain biking opportunities: At Prentice Cooper State Forest Dispersed, visitors access numerous trails throughout the 6,000-acre forest. "You can definitely get lost driving around or hiking. If you're looking for a quiet place to camp near Chattanooga this is it," explains one camper, highlighting the expansive nature of the area.

Fishing and water sports: Harrison Bay State Park Campground offers direct access to Chickamauga Lake on the Tennessee River. "I saw some campers in fishing kayaks come right up to the shore and hop out at their campsite," notes one visitor. The park features boat rentals and fishing piers with bass and catfish being common catches.

Cave exploration: Underground adventures await at Raccoon Mountain Caverns where guided tours operate daily. "Crystal Cave was right on site and enjoyed the guided tour. (Advanced reservations are required.) We also loved the guided tour just down the road at Ruby Falls!" shares a visitor who stayed at the campground to access these attractions.

What campers like

Waterfront views: Lakeside camping remains highly rated by visitors to the White Oak area. At Chester Frost Park, campers appreciate the direct water access. "Love staying on the lake front and watching the sun set," mentions one visitor. Many waterfront sites include small beaches accessible directly from campsites.

Private bathroom facilities: Several campgrounds feature upgraded bathroom facilities. "The best thing about camp D are the individual AC bathrooms/showers!" notes one Chester Frost Park camper, highlighting a feature that matters greatly to tent campers and those with smaller RVs without bathroom facilities.

Playground access: Family-friendly amenities receive positive mentions at multiple campgrounds. At Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA, "Salt water pool, huge sand box, jumping pillow. Fun area for the kids," describes one visitor. This campground's recreational facilities particularly stand out for families with younger children.

What you should know

Seasonal capacity challenges: Fall color season creates high competition for sites throughout the region. "We booked our site a year in advance - highly recommend," notes one camper at Harrison Bay, underscoring the need for advance planning, especially during peak seasons.

Highway noise concerns: Several campgrounds' proximity to major highways affects noise levels. At Battlefield Campground & RV Park, "the interstate runs directly beside the campground, and is visible from the storage sites across from sites 11-24," explains a visitor, though they noted the sites themselves are "shady and well landscaped."

Wildlife encounters: Local wildlife frequently visits campgrounds. At Harrison Bay State Park, campers report, "deer will come up to your camp just keep and eye on your food coolers raccoons will get the." Food storage becomes particularly important at campgrounds near wooded areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near White Oak, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, White Oak, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 235 campgrounds and RV parks near White Oak, GA and 26 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near White Oak, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near White Oak, GA is Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 183 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near White Oak, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 free dispersed camping spots near White Oak, GA.

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