Georgia campground opening dates
49 campgrounds tracked (26 USDA Forest Service, 22 US Army Corps of Engineers, 1 National Park Service). View Georgia on the map
Today: 0 open · 3 open year-round · 1 closing within 30 days · 1 closed · 44 not yet known. See them on the map?state=GA.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Cove Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bald Ridge Creek Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bolding Mill Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground | Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park | GA | Recreation.gov: Again, these campsites are only available to organized youth groups and as such are not open to the public. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cooper Creek Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Drinking water is provided only during peak season, which is from April 1st though October 31st. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cotton Hill Campground | Walter F. George Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cottonwood Patch Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: This area was the main hub for logging operations in the Cohutta Mountains. Horses are permitted on numbered Forest Service Roads that are both open to traffic and gated. The Georgia DNR maintains the majority of wildlife openings/food plots, conduct wildlife surveys, and set the hun | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Deep Hole Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: The climate here is fairly mild and generally offers all four seasons, so it's a wonderful place to relax and experience each of these throughout the year. Deep Hole has one double vault toilet within the campground with sites 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 being the closest to the restroom. The | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Desoto Falls Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: During non-peak season (November 1 - April 1), all water is turned off to the entire campground. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dockery Lake Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Drinking Water is available seasonally (April 1 - November 1), but the campground is winterized in the off-season (November 1 - April 1). | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Doll Mountain Campground | Carters Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Duckett Mill Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Eastbank CampgroundYear-round | Lake Seminole | GA | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Frank Gross Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Holiday (Georgia) Campground | West Point Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Jacks River Fields Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Be alert, this is a multi-use trail open to equestrians, hikers, and bicycles. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Conasauga CampgroundClosed (Forest Service alert: Lake Conasauga Campground Temporarily Closed) | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Closed (Forest Service alert: Lake Conasauga Campground Temporarily Closed) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Russell Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Sinclair Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Lake Winfield Scott is open to hand-powered and electric motor boats only. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Low Gap Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Drinking water from our fresh well is located at the back of the campground and has a seasonal hand pump to draw out the water.Low Gap Campground is located in the Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Modoc Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Morganton Point Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: The lake is open to motor boats and jet skis, as well as non-motorized watercraft. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Oconee River Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Old Federal Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Payne Campground-allatoona Lake | Allatoona Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Petersburg Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pocket Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| R Shaefer Heard Campground | West Point Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ridge Road Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Shorter sections can be hiked from several intersecting trailheads, the closest is Keg Creek. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: All campsites are available by reservation only, reservations may be made at recreation.gov Whether you plan your trip during the rebirth of Spring or later in the year during the display of the prominent North Georgia Fall colors, this 13-site developed campground is sure to heighte | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sarah's Creek Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sawnee Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sweetwater Campground | Allatoona Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tallulah River CampgroundYear-round | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tate Branch Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: This much-admired 17-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Experiencing all four seasons here in North Georgia makes camping a pleasant experience for everybody. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Toto Creek Campground | Lake Sidney Lanier | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper Chattahoochee River Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Victoria Campground | Allatoona Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Watsadler CampgroundYear-round | Hartwell Lake | GA | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| West Fork Campground | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Ser | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Whitetail Ridge Campground | West Point Lake | GA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Willis Knob Horse Camp | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | GA | Recreation.gov: The closest one is at Black Rock State Park in Mountain City, GA. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Winfield Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Mistletoe State Park is the closest attraction with many activities available. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Woodring Branch Primitive Campground | Carters Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Woodring Campground | Carters Lake | GA | Recreation.gov: Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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