Georgia is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in all of America, and it’s an especially great place to camp! There are a plethora of great campsites located across the state, with many of them being located within state parks. Whether you’re a backpacker looking to stop and set up your tent or a cross-country tourist looking to find a place to park your RV, there are campsites that can fit any need. Each of these campsites offers campers something a little different in terms of wildlife and scenery, so you’ll want to make your choice wisely when deciding which one is the best for you! From the glamorous camping resorts offered by the Timberline Glamping Company to the camping sites located with Skidaway Island State Park, Join ViewCation as we try to track down the best campsites in Georgia.
The Timberline Glamping Company’s Resorts
If you’re a camper who enjoys the outdoors but doesn’t like the fact that camping generally necessitates a loss of luxuries, you may want to familiarize yourself with the term “glamping”. “Glamping” is a portmanteau of the words “glamorous” and “camping”. As one might have surmised, it offers tourists a more glamorous alternative to camping.
Those looking to get their glamp on in the state of George have two great options that are offered up by the Timberline Glamping Company. The company runs a pair of resorts that are located within the state’s borders, and both of these resorts are incredibly popular amongst nature-seeking tourists that want to keep things glamorous on their vacation.
The Timberline Glamping Company’s resorts allow you to sleep in a tent, but the tents are a great deal nicer than the kind that you would pack up and take with you to the average campsite. The tents are furnished with full-size beds complete with luxurious linens, as well as electricity that allows for such amenities as light and mini-fridges. If all of this luxury sounds like it might distract from the general cozy atmosphere that the average camper associates with camping, that’s not true! Each of the Timberline Glamping Company’s resorts is located within Georgia’s beautiful wilderness and offers plentiful amounts of unique scenery.
The two resorts that the Timberline Glamping Company operates are located at Lake Lanier and Clarks Hill Lake, respectively. Both of these resorts are largely the same, though each location offers slightly different scenery and wildlife-viewing opportunities. The aforementioned tents features fire pits with hammocks and chairs. There are also other sites available, such as a retro-themed RV and geodesic domes that campers can stay in. Finally, the resorts offer paddleboats, kayaks, and paddleboards, all of which can increase the amount of fun that visitors have.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
While the two resorts offered by the Timberline Glamping Company will certainly appeal to their intended demographic, there’s no arguing with the fact that many campers are going to be looking for a more traditional campsite. Traditional campsites are not only a good deal cheaper, but also allow campers the chance to get a bit closer to nature.
Thankfully, there are a plethora of great state parks within that borders of Georgia that offer amazing camping options for tourists with all different needs. The first campsite-offering state park that we’ll be taking a look at in this video is Chattahoochee Bend State Park. As one might surmise from the park’s name, Chattahoochee Bend State Park is located along a bend of the beautiful Chattahoochee River.
The Chattahoochee River itself offers some incredible views, and the best way to take these in is by peering from the observation platform. Before taking in Chattahoochee Bend State Park’s incredible views, you’ll want to set up camp! There are numerous platform sites along the Chattahoochee River that feature places where campers can pitch a tent. There are several shelters, as well as sites to park RVs.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is located within the city of Newnan, and is inarguably a great option for camping due to it’s numerous riverfront campsites. Whatever kind of camper you are, you’ll find a site that will fit your needs within Chattahoochee Bend State Park, and you’ll be by the river!
Vogel State Park
While Vogel State Park doesn’t have the Chattahoochee River to offer tourists looking to camp out within it’s boundaries, it does have Wolf Creek! Wolf Creek might not be quite as massive as the aforementioned river, but it’s certainly just as beautiful in it’s own way. Camping along Wolf Creek offers campers a peaceful atmosphere thanks to the sound of the creek’s running waters. However, Wolf Creek isn’t all that Vogel State Park has to offer.
Located within the city of Blairsville on the northern crest of the state of Georgia, Vogel State Park also features plentiful mountains that offer some especially beautiful scenery for campers. There are a great many options for campers looking to spend the night within Vogel State Park. In addition to a variety of campsites available for tent and RV campers, there are also over 30 cottages located within Vogel State Park that are available to be rented out. Along with this variety of campsites, Vogel State Park offers everything that campers would expect in terms of amenities.
Besides Wolf Creek, other fun landmarks located within Vogel State Park include Lake Trahlyta. There’s also the John B. Durden Civilian Conservation Corps, which offers visitors a chance to step into Georgia’s rich history. There’s plenty of hiking with Vogel State Park, and you’ll likely see plenty of waterfalls. You may even want to go for a swim!
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park is named as such because of Tallulah Gorge. Whether or not those visiting Georgia choose to camp within the confines of Tallulah Gorge State Park, they’ll certainly want to visit the park at least once to get a peak of the gorge itself! The Tallulah Gorge is one of the most popular landmarks in the entire state, and it’s staggering beauty shouldn’t be missed by anyone interested.
Of course, the grand beauty of the Tallulah Gorge itself makes Tallulah Gorge State Park a great place to set up camp for those who find themselves within the boundaries of Georgia and are in need of a campsite. As with the aforementioned state parks, Tallulah Gorge State Park offers plentiful campsites for visitors of all different needs, and there’s plenty more to see around the park than the titular Tallulah Gorge. There are 50 campsites to choose from within Tallulah Gorge State Park. There are also hookups for electricity and water, and a location to take hot showers. For hiking opportunities, those camping within Tallulah Gorge State Park can check out the North Rim Trail and the South Rim Trail. The park is located within Tallulah Falls.
Stephen C. Foster State Park
When it comes to unique state parks located within the state of Georgia, Stephen C. Foster State Park is about as interesting as it gets. In addition to featuring the beloved Okenfenokee Swamp, the park has also been certified as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. For those that don’t know what this means, it means that campers staying at Stephen C. Foster State Park will get an unprecedentedly incredible view of the night sky! There is minimal light interference at Stephen C. Foster State Park, so campers can take in the full glory of the stars.
As a result of the aforementioned Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C. Foster State Park also offers some fairly unique wildlife and scenery. The park is located in the south of Georgia in the city of Fargo, and it features one of the darkest skies that campers are likely to find in the country.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
F.D. Roosevelt State Park is one of the first state parks that you’re liable to find in searches when trying to get acquainted with Georgia, as it’s the state’s biggest and most popular. However, biggest and most popular doesn’t always mean the best! There’s certainly a reason that crowds are drawn to F.D. Roosevelt State Park, and the park does offer plentiful options when it comes to picking out a campsite.
In addition to many miles of trails, F.D. Roosevelt State Park features over 100 different campsites for both RV and tent campers. There is even a series of designated backcountry campsites for hikers. The park itself spans well over 9,000 acres. One of the most notable landmarks within the boundaries of F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Lake Delanor, though there are also smaller lakes that offer more secluded fishing opportunities. Finally there are a few privately operated stables within the park offering horseback riding.
Skidaway Island State Park
The last campsite-offering state park that we’ll be taking a look at in this video certainly isn’t the least. Skidaway Island State Park is located within the coastal city of Savannah, which means that the scenery that it offers differs quite a bit from the state parks that are located further inland. Georgia can seem like a completely different place on the coast, and visitors to Skidaway Island State Park will have plenty of fun exploring the state’s beautiful and luscious marshes.
As one would expect, Skidaway Island State Park offers plenty of campsites, and there’s even an enclosed group shelter that can be used to house family reunions and other such celebrations. There are several trails winding through the park’s uniquely maritime forest, and those who want to get a taste of Georgia’s beaches can head to the nearby Tybee Island, which is less than an hour out of the way.
With all of these incredible campsites offered within both state parks and private resorts, it’s no wonder that Georgia has become such a great camping destination for tourists! Now it’s time to hear from you: did you know that Georgia features plenty of beautiful and diverse state parks offering campsites for visitors of all needs, and that one of it’s state parks has been certified as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association? As always, like this video to show your support, and subscribe and hit the notification bell if you’d like to be among the first to know when more globetrotting ViewCation videos are on their way!