17 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin camping near Young Harris, GA ranges from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts across several campgrounds in the Georgia mountains. Trackrock Campground & Cabins offers lakefront cabins with picnic tables, fire rings, and full hookups for electricity and water. Bald Mountain Camping Resort features cabin units with mountain views and access to amenities including a fishing pond, mini golf, and paddle boats. Cabins typically include basic furniture, grills, and fire pits, though specific amenities vary by location. "Our spot was by a creek which was so soothing to listen to. They have putt putt golf, fishing pond and other amenities," noted one visitor of their cabin experience.
Many properties require minimum stays of two nights during peak seasons, with some offering weekly or monthly rental options. Most cabin sites are pet-friendly with designated dog walking areas, though additional fees may apply. While Bald Mountain operates primarily from April through November, other campgrounds like Hiawassee KOA remain open year-round. Reservation policies vary by location, with deposits typically required. A camper mentioned, "We stayed in Lakefront Cabin C09 across from the lake. The campground was very quiet with no road noises, and we had a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding the campground."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. "You must bring ALL your own linens (towels, bedding, and so forth)," explained one reviewer about their cabin stay. Kitchen facilities range from basic to fully equipped, with some offering refrigerators, microwaves, and cooking surfaces. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations, with fire rings provided at most cabin sites. On-site stores at properties like Trackrock and Bald Mountain stock essential supplies, while the towns of Blairsville and Hiawassee, both within 15 minutes of most cabins, offer more extensive grocery and supply options.
"Beautiful State Park with roomy shaded sites, many of which are creekside. A large lake for fishing and swimming is at the front of the park and it offers canoe and paddle boat rentals."
"We enjoyed a challenging 11-mile hike up and over 3 mountains from trail heads inside the park. There are shorter hikes that start here as well."
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from $30 - $290 / night
"CAMPGROUND REVIEW As I was walking around the campground the word roughstic came to mInd. The road in was rough, the campsite was nice enough but somewhat minimal and the decor rustic."
"Beautiful lake and stables and plenty of room ,yet campsites are tucked away to also give u a private feel as well! Pet friendly as well!"
"Set in a lush green Forrest, Unicoi State Park just outside of Helen, GA, has something for everyone."
"We were the only ones in the standard campground (fire pit, picnic table, tent pad). Because it was so cold, we used the huge lodge lobby/lounge to warm up in the evenings."
"The spot we were in was really close to the store and had a nice deck with a picnic table."
"They have cabins, rv sites, and separate adulting tent camping. We stayed at the adult tent site 74 which is really close to one of the waterfalls."
Available this weekend
from $55 / night
"We stayed in Lakefront Cabin C09 across from the lake. The campground was very quiet with no road noises and such, and we had a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding the campground."
"Full hookups, cable and WiFi were nice amenities. Pet friendly with multiple dog walk areas. Lots of fun stuff for the kids to do."
"The site included 4 shelters with bunks, a pit toilet and outdoor shower, a grill, fire pit, and a little cabin with electricity."
"It was tucked away down its own little gated road and had 4 open shelters and 1 cabin with electricity. There was also a pit toilet and shower (no hot water)."
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from $20 - $255 / night
"An interesting thing about Georgia state parks is that when you arrive and check in, you become eligible for a senior or military/veteran “rebate” which is not available when reserving. "
"We enjoyed our time at Tallulah State Park. The gorge and trails were incredible. The campground is conveniently located right next to the entrance to the visitors center."
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from $36 - $45 / night
"It's gorgeous during the fall season & the trails connect to the Appalachian trail. It's pet friendly and usually pretty quiet, despite filling up pretty quickly in fall months."
"Beautiful park. It would have received 5 stars if it had a dump station and wifi (since there is no cell phone service at this park). There is a nice cabin there that rents for $95 per night."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $125 / night
"Great location, stream running right along multiple campsites. Location has bathrooms and showers. Friendly camphost. Not to far from Helen, Ga and right near multiple good trout fishing locations."
"Nice little spot, very clean bathrooms, conveniently located"
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from $40 - $125 / night
"It is small and heavily treed so the campground does NOT look like a parking lot. There seemed to be amble space between sites."
"It is a small park, with all sites very close together. If you're looking for privacy, or are more of a party camper, I would not suggest this place."
from $30 - $145 / night
ScoutI camped here with a friend last weekend and absolutely loved this place! It's a cute little site with a great host, clean bathrooms, free firewood, and super friendly dogs, goats, and people. I would for sure stay here again and recommend.
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
GuideThis is our first time coming here. We booked online, which was simple The campground is very well kept. The sites aren’t any closer together than your average campground. It seems to me that the owners are conscientious about keeping everyone spaced out so you don’t have anyone right on top of you. (The campground was not full during our visit) The only con to this place is you don’t get to pick your site. It’s assigned to you. I will said that I asked specifically for a shady spot & they obliged me. (Very nice owners) Not all of the sites are level but hey, that’s was risers are for 🤷🏻♀️ We didn’t have any issues after a couple of well placed risers. Even though the highway is close you don’t notice the traffic noise. It’s very quiet at night. When you arrive & get checked in, someone escorts you to your site & helps get you backed in. They will pick up, fill & return your propane tanks. You just have to leave your tank @ the edge of your camp site. If you leave your trash at the edge of your site they pick it up for you. They will also deliver firewood as well as a fire pit if you don’t have one.
TravelerWe camped next to the fishing pier, the site was a bit uneven and I had to do some creative engineering to get my 26' rig level. It has been very quiet during the week. By the way, we have great T-Mobile service.
GuideGreat campsites, little closer together than what I like but still nice and shaded all paved. Have three dump stations that are very nice. Will definitely come back. Better have reservations, cause it does stay full.
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
RangerWe stayed on site #25 in early August but due to the elevation the weather was mild.
There were plenty of activities to keep us busy at the park and the staff was friendly and helpful.
One thing that surprised us and worth mentioning is that even though the park is massive, the campground appears to have been an afterthought as it, and the sites are generally very small. It would be nice to see them expand it and make the changes to increase the size of sites.
Also, as we have seen at other parks kids on e-bikes is becoming a real problem and safety concern. Young children, many not wearing helmets, continually racing around the campground with no regard for speed limits or traffic signs. It is a recipe for an injury or an unfortunate fatality.
Hopefully parks will begin addressing this issue.
GuideBeautiful views from the trails. I went during the summer in July so it was on the busier side. There is a lake with a beach with boat and paddle board rentals. Seemed like a great spot to fish. Prepare for possibilities of bears as they were around. One night I must have not fully secured my bear box and a bear found my cooler. I tent camped on a pad where I can find some service (T-Mobile) but most spots are spotty. Next time I come, I want to try the back country locations. Trails are awesome with a cool story about the place around the tower and fortification. Attendants at the camp store were really nice. If groceries are needed there is grocery stores in the nearest town of Chatsworth down the mountain
Cabin camping options near Young Harris, Georgia sit within the Chattahoochee National Forest at elevations between 1,800-2,500 feet. This Blue Ridge Mountain region experiences mild summers with temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than Atlanta and gets approximately 62 inches of rainfall annually. Most cabin properties provide mountain views and creek access with varying levels of seclusion depending on specific campground location.
Hiking trails nearby: Several cabin campgrounds offer direct trail access, including Lake Winfield Scott Campground with trails connecting to the Appalachian Trail. "Nice sprawling campground sort of hidden away in the north Georgia mountains. It has a trail that connects to the AT so you may meet some hikers bound for Maine or may want to make it a stop on a longer AT hike," notes one visitor.
Waterfall exploration: Many cabins serve as base camps for waterfall excursions. At Vogel State Park Campground, visitors can access Trahlyta Falls via a gravel trail that circumnavigates the 22-acre lake. "A trail leads down to lovely Trahlyta Falls. If you are a waterfall chaser, this immediate area boasts numerous worthy falls. The closest being the upper and lower Helton Creek Falls."
Fishing opportunities: Cabin stays often include pond or lake access. At Bald Mountain Camping Resort, guests can use the private catch-and-release fishing pond. "Beautiful campground, clean and well kept. Campground has plenty to do to keep you busy, some activities include fishing in the private lake, putt-putt, 2 playgrounds, shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball baseball field and wading in the creek."
Mountain creek sound: Many guests specifically request cabins near flowing water. At Enota Mountain Retreat, several cabins back up to streams. "Several creeks meander through the campground, notably Burnett Branch, Wolf Creek...so the rushing water noise is both soothing and assists in drowning out neighborly conversations."
Cabin proximity to recreation: Visitors appreciate properties with multiple activities within walking distance. "Vogel State Park offers cabin and cottages for those who do not camp. During the summer they offer a beach area with peddle boats and kayaks. The lake is 22 acres with trails that go along the lake."
Off-grid relaxation: Limited connectivity ranks as a positive feature for many cabin guests. "My favorite thing about this place is that there is no cell service. It was so peaceful and it seemed like a great place to bring kids. I'm a runner so I also really enjoyed the trails close by, which eventually connect to the Appalachian trail."
Seasonal operations: Several cabin properties close during winter months. Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground operates from March 16 to December 17 with different cabin options. "In the summer when there are leaves and green on all the trees, it's breathtaking with the views. Once the leaves fall off, it's a bit spooky and can get windy without the leaves."
Variable kitchen facilities: Cabin kitchens range from basic to full kitchens. "The kitchen area was extremely small and there was a terrible smell in the freezer. It was very conveniently located to Anna Ruby Falls."
Cabin reservation timelines: Most properties require bookings 2-6 months in advance for peak seasons. "This is one of the most popular parks in GA. It is usually crowded and books quickly."
Kid-friendly amenities: Select cabins with dedicated play areas. "We tent camped here for two nights. The park is very well maintained and there is lots to do. For a small fee you can play mini golf or rent a paddle boat or kayak for use in the private lake. There are two playgrounds, two basketball goals, a small baseball field, a pool, a shuffleboard court and a game room."
Educational opportunities: Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground offers cabins near their museum. "There is a fabulous museum/welcome center here with some history and facts about the park. Park is pretty busy. It was spring break when we went but it was not overwhelming. It was nice to see kids riding bikes and running outside."
Activity planning: For longer stays, arrange off-site excursions. "Close to historic Helen Georgia. Very close to Anna Ruby falls connects to the area," mentioned a visitor, noting how cabin accommodations provide convenient access to nearby attractions.
Site selection for accessibility: At Trackrock Campground & Cabins, cabin locations vary in approach difficulty. "We were nervous about parking and getting set up - but they helped us get a spot that was easy to pull into. Great site managers and well appointed!"
Connectivity considerations: Cabin Wi-Fi service varies significantly between properties. "There is no cellphone signal but they do have wifi so calls can be made over the wifi, but bandwidth is low so don't plan on streaming Netflix on a rainy day."
Road conditions: Access roads to cabins can be challenging for larger vehicles. "Very steep and unlevel roads; especially when leaving. Our camper came in contact with the side of our bed and tailgate multiple times."
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