Best Cabin Camping near Winder, GA

Fort Yargo State Park Campground provides cabin accommodations within a 1,816-acre property featuring lake views and wooded settings. The cabins include basic furnishings with electricity and climate control systems for year-round comfort. Water access is available at all cabin sites, with most offering full bathroom facilities including showers and toilets. According to one visitor, "The facilities were great, mini golf and beach were nice, and campground looked to be laid out well when we went through. The waterfront sites had awesome views." Stone Mountain Park Campground and Hard Labor Creek State Park also feature cabin rentals with similar amenities but varying levels of privacy.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Fort Yargo offers 16 cabins and 6 yurts for those seeking a more comfortable camping experience. Most cabins require minimum stays of 2-3 nights during peak seasons (spring through fall), with higher availability during weekdays. Several locations, including Pine Lake RV Campground and Georgia RV Park, permit pets in select cabin units for additional fees. One camper noted, "We had a few nights in the yurt and a few nights camping at a walk-in site. I preferred the walk in campsite directly on the lake over the yurts. The yurts were tightly packed and not very private."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - from fully-equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves to simple countertops with minimal amenities. Margaritaville and Don Carter State Park cabins feature more extensive indoor cooking options, while others rely on outdoor fire pits or grills. On-site stores at Stone Mountain Park Campground and Amicalola Falls State Park stock basic provisions, though selection is limited. Firewood is available for purchase from camp hosts at several locations, typically priced around $5 per bundle.

Best Cabin Sites Near Winder, Georgia (31)

    1. Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Winder, GA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 867-3489

    $27 - $275 / night

    "Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites."

    "Parking lot is a short walk to campsite. Bathhouse is at the parking area. Picnic table and fire pit at site. Wooded area but not secluded, limited shade on table."

    2. Stone Mountain Park Campground

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

    $44 - $65 / night

    "Several options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have."

    "First, everything is contained and available. The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store."

    3. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Rutledge, GA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 557-3001

    $20 - $650 / night

    "Nicest state park cabin I’ve never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing."

    "Sites are well spaced, level, and private. Showers are clean, laundry room is well arranged and they even provide magazines."

    4. Don Carter State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Lula, GA
    28 miles
    +1 (678) 450-7726

    $25 - $225 / night

    "While usually that would be a bit weird this park made it one of the most amazing feelings on earth. I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones."

    "This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do!"

    5. James Shackleford Memorial Park

    1 Review
    Auburn, GA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 963-4002

    "Not much to say about it pretty much all the sites around the lake area the same in Hall county Gwinnett it was very peaceful nice people was able to find plenty of outdoor stuff to do hope other people"

    6. Pine Lake RV Campground

    4 Reviews
    Bishop, GA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 769-5486

    "The bathhouse & laundry facilities are super clean! It’s quiet (other than road traffic-2 lane country road) & well taken care of property."

    "Clean shower houses, laundry facilities, full hook ups. Easy access to local tourist and historic stuff. 5 star!"

    7. Margaritaville

    6 Reviews
    Lake Sidney Lanier, GA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (470) 323-3486

    $63 - $100 / night

    "We had a pave site full hookup pull thru with lake view. Very easy to get in and out, private and quiet, we had a picnic table, fire ring and bbq grill."

    8. Georgia RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Commerce, GA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 335-5535

    "Clean pet friendly park with very nice, helpful and funny staff. New sod in between the large gravel sites. Bigger park than I expected."

    "This campground is located close to shopping stores and has their own laundry and shower house. It is a nice, clean and seems very well maintained."

    9. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    59 Reviews
    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 265-4703

    "RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below."

    "The Approach trail is 8.3 miles to Springer Mountain from the lower Amicalola State Park parking lot. So there is more history and lore here than meets the eye."

    10. Tiny Cabin

    1 Review
    Suwanee, GA
    23 miles
    +1 (770) 355-2121

    $45 - $55 / night

    "We stayed for 2 nights for a soccer tournament and it was the perfect location. Not on the listing was an outdoor shower and my sweaty soccer son loved it."

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Cabin Reviews near Winder, GA

357 Reviews of 31 Winder Campgrounds


  • Dana B.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

    Stunning Cabin!

    Nicest state park cabin I’ve never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing. I really appreciated that the bedding and towels were plush and extremely comfortable-very unlike most state parks or other rental cabins. It was also impeccably clean, AND the bathrooms had handcrafted local soaps!

    As a side note, my husband is a wheelchair user and this was the most accessible vacation rental we’ve ever encountered (and we travel a lot). The picnic table had a seat cutout, the fire pit and grill were on a level surface, and the kitchen sink was roll under! 10/10 thank you HLC for the thoughtful attention to accessibility.

  • Leah S.
    Dec. 5, 2020

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Has it all

    RV/tent camping and cabin rentals. Campsites had wifi and pretty good tv signal. There's also a lodge/hotel on site with a restaurant, with gorgeous views overlooking the valley below. Camping sites are spaced well apart with electric, water and fire rings. The campgrounds also feature a bathhouse and laundry.

    Begin your Appalachian Trail journey here with 604 steps to the top of a beautiful waterfall.

  • J
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Fort Yargo State Park Campground

    Relaxation in The Woods

    Fort Yargo is in the Winder Ga area and is close to Helen, Jefferson, Athens and Atlanta. Entering the campground is a nice paved road and leads to tent camping, cabins, yurts and RV sites.

    Very clean park and has Historical area, playground, tennis court, bike and hike trails. Not to mention beach and boating area.

    Picnics, camping, boating biking and camping or just day use areas. Pet friendly and all around great park.

    There is a small general store, but you are so close to everything if you need it, it's there.

    Gread for the Georgia Bulldog crowd as its less then 30 minutes!

    I recommend this park highly.

  • Lillie M.
    Dec. 9, 2016

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Family orientated

    Several options available. RV hook ups, camp grounds, and yurt rentals. I did not rent a yurt but have heard good things from friends who have. 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.

  • B+J S.
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Hearthstone Cabins and Camping

    Ever Evolving Wonderland

    Less than a mile from the heart of Helen, Georgia. This campground is a one woman show. Liz, the owner, has done it all and theres no sign of stopping her - to the cabins, the decor, and expanding campsites. 

    Cabins: 

    There are three cabins on this property that are fully set up(everything provided) and ready for you. Two cabins are nice couple cabins while the third is a beautiful three bedroom home with a full yard and outdoor space with room for an RV or tenting, perfect for a group or reunion. 

    RV spaces: 

    Five spaces are towards the front of the property and are all large. When we were there each space was filled with 30+’ trailers there for Oktoberfest. Each site has water and electric, picnic tables, fire rings and some have hammocks. 

    Further on the property are 5 more sites. Each with water, electric, and tables. The three furthest are a bit smaller, but are being expanded upon each day. We stayed in the smaller of the spaces in the back as we have a small trailer. The spot had a perfect mix of shade and sun for our solar panels to charge if we had needed them, but the electric was clean and ample. The wifi was strong and our T-Mobile service also worked. Since we are a small trailer, we do not have our own facilities, so we did have to walk to the bathroom. 

    Tent camping: 

    Think primitive. They’re dirt spots with fire rings. I can see in the future they’ll be expanded upon and significantly improved. The owner has really amazing ideas for these spots and I’ll be very interested in seeing them say a year from now. 

    Bathroom facilities: 

    There is a portapotty and an outhouse- no flushing toilets. In the bathhouse, there are two shower stalls with very high pressure hot showers. While the facilities left a bit to be desired, they did the job and remember, this is a one woman show renovating the entire property! If you have your own facilities in your RV or trailer this isn’t an issue.

     The property overall: 

    The property overall is fun to explore! Theres a natural spring that runs down the hill to a little pond where you can swim or fish from your own sandy beach. We were there after one of the last storms really destroyed the GA, SC, and NC general area so the pond was a bit cloudy and a lot of timber/branches have fallen around the property. There are tons of hang out spaces with hammocks and hammock chairs, so if you’re into reading, theres a spot for you. 

    One of the most interesting things about this property is the“Makers Space”, an arts and crafts area where you can paint, create, and share what you’ve made. Hidden throughout the property are amazing little details. From a mini fairy village to faces in the trees, and beautifully painted rocks hidden in nooks and crannies. 

    You can see the creativity and love Liz has put into making this place her vision. Remember to leave no trace, lend a helping hand, and to stay and chat for a while.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2022

    Stone Mountain Park Campground

    Extraordinary Attractions

    Stone Mountain hardly needs another glowing review, but it is a pleasure to stay there. First, everything is contained and available. The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site. Each site has a deck, a grill with a propane tank already attached, a picnic table, and a fire pit, electric and sewer hook ups. The sites are close together, but the decks are pretty private. If you bike, hike, run or like trails, boating and fishing, all are right there. It helps to have a car/truck, as the place is pretty immense, but my neighbors had a Class C and were throughly enjoying mountain biking to everything. Another neighbor with a gorgeous Class A was driving his towed truck to a neighboring Petco. There is everything. Deer roam in the morning and at night, and if golf is your sport of choice, Stone Mountain has a highly rated public course. The staff is very friendly. I liked the purple area near the playground and pool. The sites seemed a little more private. It’s not cheap, and I don’t know what discounts might be available. But, if you’re in or around Atlanta, this is the place to go. It will NOT disappoint.

  • Anna R.
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Barefoot Hills Motel

    A thru hiker glamping stop

    This is formerly "The Hiker Hostel" and has been renovated but holds true to its thru hiker roots. The closest crossing on the AT is at Woody Gap but they will shuttle you to and from most nearby crossings for an additional fee and will go as far down as North Springs MARTA station in Atlanta. There is a 6 bunk bunkhouse with beds for $35 a night and they have added small cabins, eco cabins, and a 2 br house. The place is well cared for, well marked, and very reasonably priced. This is a great place to meet up for support on the trail with a special someone. Dahlonega is a few miles down the road and there are lots of good eats. Think Guinness burger at Shenanigans. It's also a great getaway for couples as there are wineries and vineyards close by.

    The room we stayed in was the deluxe hotel room for $95 (weekday rate). There was a Roku TV with Netflix, Hulu, etc. and a claw foot tub. There is a coffee maker in the room and actual real coffee for you to make, not any weird hotel coffee!

    Breakfast is served in the morning in the communal eating area. They have coffee, cereal, muffins, toast and jam, as well as a menu where you can purchase more substantial food.

    I spoke with the manager Justin Mizell, and he showed me around and told me that many thru hikers will stop here and go enjoy the nearby wineries. They also offer shuttles to town. They offer kayak rentals and shuttle to nearby Lake Swerner where guests can kayak up yahoola creek. A .5 mile hiking trail shows you around the property.

    Lastly, I want to give a shoutout to the manager Justin. As we were talking he spotted a guest carrying her luggage and went to offer to help get it to the car. He later told me she had had knee replacement surgery. It's clear he takes the time to get to know his guests and the proof is in the details in the care of the property.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2019

    Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground

    Small but very nice campground

    Very nice quiet park with a small campground (21 sites, all with electric and water). The sites are shaded, and flat with a gravel drive and tent pad. We hadn’t planned on staying here but were pleasantly surprised to find a few vacancies on the first Saturday in November. There is also an equestrian campground located several miles from the main campground. The main feature is a covered bridge, the longest one in Georgia, that is located ¾ of a mile from the campground (an easy walk). 

    A nice perk was laundry facilities outside the restrooms. The restrooms were very clean. 

    There are seven miles of hiking trails, five miles of bike trails, canoe rentals, and we saw several people fishing. 

    There was also a nice day-use area with picnic tables within view of the covered bridge.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Don Carter State Park Campground

    I had a private beach all to myself!

    Ok so reading my title might be a bit deceiving. I went to Don Carter mid week after a holiday and the place was pretty empty. While usually that would be a bit weird this park made it one of the most amazing feelings on earth.

    I pulled in late afternoon, deer were grazing in the primitive camp zones. I walked one of the trails and then headed over to explore the lake area. I was so pleased by the facility which had a nice sandy beach, outdoor showers, large restrooms and swings ideal for sitting and enjoying a meal by the lake.

    I took a dip in the cool waters and though they were not a clear blue they were clear and I could see to the bottom all the way out to the edge of the swimming zone. It was beautiful!!!!

    Pricing was very inexpensive for primitive camping which included fire rings and picnic tables and spacing was great!!

    I ventured over to the RV area and those site also seemed to be spacious and though there were a few campers in that region it was still very light. I would for sure suggest weekday stay here!!

    Tips:

    • If you are wanting to check out a rental of a canoe make sure you call in advance, these are only available during certain times. When I arrived I arrived late in the day and they were not available. The following day I also realized they were not open
    • Do some animal watching or photography. From 6 in the evening and beyond you will find deer grazing in late summer and early fall, also raccoons and other small animals can be spotted roaming in some of the open areas

Guide to Winder

Fort Yargo State Park offers rustic to deluxe cabin accommodations on a 1,816-acre property near Winder, Georgia. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Cabin campers can expect varying levels of privacy between locations, with walk-in sites typically providing more seclusion than the main campground areas.

What to do

Hiking trails: Fort Yargo State Park features extensive trail systems for all skill levels. "Great swimming and hiking," notes Barbara C. about the park's recreational offerings. The trails connect to lakefront areas ideal for fishing and wildlife viewing.

Disc golf course: Fort Yargo State Park Campground offers an on-site disc golf course as part of its recreational amenities. "The facilities were nice, mini golf and beach were nice," mentions one visitor who appreciated the varied activities available within the park boundaries.

Kayaking opportunities: Don Carter State Park Campground provides water access with canoe trails for paddlers. "A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there's even a canoe trail!" reports Kevan R., highlighting the park's water recreation options. Rentals may be seasonal, so call ahead to confirm availability.

What campers like

Walk-in waterfront sites: The walk-in campsites at Fort Yargo provide more privacy than standard sites. "If you're like me and appreciate a bit of privacy when camping, the walk-in campsites at Fort Yargo are the place to go. Just a short 1-2 minutes walk from your car and bathrooms, but you feel much more secluded than the campsites in the regular campground," explains Amalia K.

Lakefront views: Stone Mountain Park Campground offers premium sites with lake views. "We spent a weekend here in section O. It was a nice, spacious campsite with a nice picnic table and partial view of the lake even though we didn't have a 'lake view' site," reports Tonya B., showing that even standard sites can provide water views.

Wildlife encounters: Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground cabins offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Deer walking through the site. Good water views and hiking," notes one camper about their experience at this park located near Rutledge.

What you should know

Cabin availability: Most cabin reservations require 2-3 night minimums during peak seasons. "Most of the sites have pretty good separation between them so you don't feel like you are on top of someone," reports George & Patty C. about Hard Labor Creek, though this varies significantly between parks.

Site privacy concerns: Cabin layouts differ greatly between parks. "The yurts were tightly packed and not very private," mentions one Fort Yargo visitor, demonstrating the importance of researching specific site layouts before booking.

Weather considerations: Summer heat requires planning for cabin campers. "HOT, HOT, HOT!!!" warns George & Patty C. about Don Carter State Park Campground, noting that "the ASPHALT is part of the reason for the review's title, coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Margaritaville offers extensive family facilities beyond standard camping. "The campsite was perfect and clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The resort was immaculate," shares Brandi T., highlighting the upscale nature of this option for cabin camping near Winder.

Beach access: Several parks offer swimming areas ideal for children. "There is a playground and a beach area, which was not open when we were there," mentions Joel R. about Don Carter State Park, indicating that beach facilities may be seasonal.

Cabin proximity to activities: Consider distance from cabin to facilities when traveling with children. One camper at Fort Yargo notes that walk-in sites are "Just a short 1-2 minutes walk from your car and bathrooms," making them manageable for families while still offering privacy.

Tips from RVers

Seasonal pricing: Cabin rental rates fluctuate significantly throughout the year. "We stayed in a normal site for $38/night, plus the $5 GA state parks entry fee, so $43 for a night—much too expensive," reports Laura M. about Fort Yargo State Park, showing that budget considerations are important when planning cabin stays near Winder.

Site access challenges: Some cabin areas have difficult access roads. "The roads are a little hilly and twisting but if you have a big rig and go slow you will be fine. All the campsite driveways are angled so backing in is pretty easy," advises Nancy W. about navigating Fort Yargo's terrain.

Proximity to supplies: Pine Lake RV Campground offers convenient access to local resources. "We will definitely stay here again in the future. Lots of wide open space and nice sites," reports Spencer & Jessica S. about this privately owned campground option for cabin camping near Winder, Georgia.

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