Camping spots near Woodstock, Georgia cluster around the red clay shorelines of Lake Allatoona, with most campgrounds operating in a seasonal schedule from March through October. Summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F with high humidity, making waterfront sites particularly valuable during peak camping months. Sites at higher elevations along the lake's ridges can be challenging to level, but often provide better breezes during hot weather.
What to do
Swimming access: Clark Creek North Campground features a swimming beach that's particularly good for families with small children. "Very quiet and kid friendly with a nice playground, kept very clean. Probably one of the nicest sites for a small camper," notes one visitor about this 24-site campground.
Fishing opportunities: Victoria Campground offers direct lake access for anglers. "Roomy campsites with good access to the lake, both for beach swimming and boating/fishing," reports a camper. The sites feature stairs or pathways down to the water at many locations, making it convenient to fish directly from your campsite.
Hiking trails: Nearby trails offer opportunities to explore the Georgia Piedmont landscape. "Red Top Mountain State Park is beautiful and Lake Allatoona is large... There are plenty of opportunities to hike, fish and boat," shares one camper. Many trails connect to historical sites, including Civil War-era locations with interpretive signage.
What campers like
Spacious waterfront sites: Campers consistently praise the waterfront camping at McKinney Campground. "We stayed at site 21 and had a great time. Decent bathrooms/bath house. Sites were on the water and great sizes," reports one visitor. The campground features 150 sites with many offering direct water access.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain well-kept bathhouses. One visitor to Stone Mountain Park Campground noted, "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 'lake view' site."
Family-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer playgrounds and recreational facilities. "Sweetwater Creek State Park offers a beautiful hike along the river and ruins. You can also rent kayaks and go out on the lake," notes one visitor. The campgrounds within 20 miles of Woodstock generally receive high marks for cleanliness and site maintenance.
What you should know
Railroad noise: Several campgrounds near Woodstock experience train noise. At Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing, one camper warns, "Notice - the campground entrance is located between 2 railroad crossings and each have low ground clearance and located in turns - also the trains run pretty close by the campground roughly on the hour."
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds operate only from March to September or October. "This is one of our favorite 'close to home' campgrounds," notes one visitor, but availability is limited by the seasonal schedule of many Corps of Engineers facilities.
Challenging terrain: Several campgrounds feature significant elevation changes. "Nice campgrpund and really enjoyed that we were on the water. However, many of the sites are very steep and slanted and causes difficulty getting your trailer or RV into the site. Makes leveling very difficult," cautions one visitor about challenging topography.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access sites: Look for campgrounds with dedicated swimming areas. "My daughter and I went camping here for 2 nights right on the beach it was like having the beach all to ourselves," writes a visitor to Clark Creek North. The designated swimming areas provide safer conditions than the open lake.
Site privacy considerations: For families needing space, choose carefully. "Sites are very narrow, with a drop off. We had to change our site. We had pull thru, but way too narrow with a turn," notes one camper at Victoria Campground. Request specific site numbers when making reservations.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Mckaskey Creek Campground provides opportunities to observe waterbirds and small wildlife. "Lots of duck and geese that just walk right into your site... which is really entertaining for children," reports one visitor. Morning hours typically offer the best wildlife viewing.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling equipment. "Bring extra leveling blocks! There aren't a lot of full hook sites however. The lot size is quite large for the full hookup sites," advises one RVer at Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing.
Site selection importance: Research specific sites before booking. "Sites are large and spacious. My site (53) had water, electricity, grill, firepit, a table, & access to the lake (10-steps-trail)," notes a camper. Sites near comfort stations are convenient but often less private and may experience more foot traffic.
Dump station logistics: Plan for potential waits at dump stations, especially during weekends. "The dump site gets really busy. They could really use 2 trash/dump sites as this is a large campground and it stays full," warns one RVer at McKinney Campground. Some RVers recommend using facilities early on departure days to avoid long lines.
