Accessible via a three-quarter-mile walk-in trail, this Georgia state park campground sits around a small pond with limited tree cover. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources manages the facility, which accepts reservations and allows pets. Campers reach the sites by parking at a designated area and hiking in with their gear.
The campground provides a basic camping experience with primitive sites positioned near the water. Cell service works well here, with T-Mobile users reporting good reception throughout the area. Wildlife activity includes active coyote packs that create nighttime sounds. "Not many trees around and no commodities," notes Jessica D., describing the open layout and lack of facilities.
Fishing opportunities exist at the pond, while hiking and biking trails connect to the broader park system. However, reaching most trail systems requires driving to different access points rather than walking directly from camp. The location provides quick access to urban areas while maintaining a backcountry feel through the walk-in requirement.
For additional camping choices in the region, campers can explore places to camp near Panola Mountain State Park. Nearby alternatives include Atlanta Glamping and The Oasis at Stonecrest. The walk-in format appeals to those wanting a buffer from vehicle traffic while staying close to metro Atlanta.
Description
Just 15 minutes from Atlanta is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. Visitors can picnic while children work off energy on the playground. The park offers archery, boat rental, geocaching, orienteering, birding and tree-climbing programs. A paved trail is open for biking, roller blading, jogging and dog-walking, while forested fitness trails are open for hiking and running.
Panola Mountain is a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller and much more pristine. Park visitors will see the outcrop and its rare ecosystem just as Native Americans did centuries ago. Reservations are required for ranger-led hikes that teach about the rare plants and animals found in this habitat.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 770-389-7801.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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Location
Public CampgroundPanola Mountain State Park Campground is located in Georgia
Directions
Located 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on Georgia Highway 155 via I-20, exit #68.
Address
2620 HWY 155, SW
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Coordinates
33.63755 N
84.15288 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 21 min from Atlanta, GA
- 58 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Macon, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Athens, GA
