Where Georgia's Civil War history intersects with modern camping needs, Picketts Mill Battlefield State Historic Site sits 6.5 miles southwest of Acworth. This Georgia Department of Natural Resources property preserves one of the nation's best-maintained Civil War battlefields, complete with original earthworks, Federal and Confederate troop roads, and four miles of interpretive hiking trails that wind through the ravine where the 1864 battle unfolded.
The site operates as a day-use historic area rather than an overnight camping destination. Visitors access drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables while exploring the museum, visitor center, and reconstructed 1800s pioneer cabin. Cell service reaches the property. For overnight stays, campers can explore places to camp near Acworth or check nearby McKinney just 1.6 miles south.
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Location
Public CampgroundPicketts Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is located in Georgia
Coordinates
33.98472202 N
84.746944 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 33 min from Atlanta, GA
- 50 min from Rome, GA
- 1 hr 12 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 26 min from Anniston, AL
