Camping in Georgia allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
The Georgia Mountains region is rich in historical sites that will enhance the recreational activities of your camping stay. The ancient Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site has yielded vital information about the earliest human settlers of this land. The charming shops, galleries and dining of Dahlonega today started as the site of the first American gold rush in the 1820's. The Civil War battlefields of Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain hold many monuments, historical markers, exhibits, trails and beautiful scenery that contrast sharply with the conflict that made them famous. Gainesville is a thriving city set on the shore of Lake Sidney Lanier in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains that offers a wide variety of recreation, shopping, & dining and the world-class racing of Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center. Rome is a hub of recreation, arts and golf. Dalton is famous for being the "Carpet Capital of the World" is also home to a thriving arts scene, historic sites, golf, and the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center. Helen is a Bavarian-themed town set along the Chattahoochee River in the Blue Ridge Mountains that offers charming shops & restaurants and mountain views & recreation. Return to Page Top
The Atlanta Metro region is an exciting blend of "big city" and "relaxing countryside." The cosmopolitan attractions of Atlanta include the story of a world-class soft drink at World of Coca-Cola, the history, shopping and dining of a city beneath the city in Underground Atlanta, the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement he led in Sweet Auburn, the legacy of the "Man from Plains" at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, the professional sports of the MLB Atlanta Braves baseball, the NBA Atlanta Hawks basketball, & the NHL Atlanta Thrashers hockey teams, the story of the Atlanta Author of Gone with the Wind at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, the flora exhibits of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the works of master artists & photographers at High Museum of Art, the fascinating history of the Center for Puppetry Arts, the dinosaur fossils & other displays at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the performances in a 1920's fixture at The Fox Theatre, and the shopping & dining of Virginia-Highland. Venture out of the city to find the world of recreation, adventure and family fun at Stone Mountain Park and much, much more! Return to Page Top
The aptly-named Historic South region offers an incomparable heritage of culture and natural beauty. Historic Augusta allows you to take a cruise on replica Petersburg boats along the Augusta Canal, the only industrial canal of its type still in use. Macon is one of the great historic cities of the state, where you can tour notable sites, such as Hay House - Palace of the South, explore the state's music culture at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, explore the contributions of African-Americans at the Tubman Museum and enjoy the fun & games of Starcadia. Complete sportsman recreation is the name of the game at Durhamtown Plantation. Explore 1100 acres of nature at its finest at Dausett Trails. This region is also home to the inland portion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Return to Page Top
Come to the Georgia Coast region to experience a singular experience featuring remarkable history, unforgettable scenery, adventurous exploration opportunities and much more! Savannah is hip, historic and a haven of hospitality that offers: the exhibits of one of the oldest public museums at the Telfair Museum of Art; the living colonial history of the Wormsloe Historic Site; the Revolutionary War & 18th Century conflicts history of Old Fort Jackson; dine in the same place as 18th Century buccaneers of the Caribbean at The Pirates' House; and world-class shopping, nightlife and restaurants. Tybee Island is often called "Savannah's Beach," but definitely has its own sense of self with its three-mile long sand beach, water sports, historic Fort Pulaski & Fort Screven, famous Tybee Lighthouse & Cockspur Lighthouse, shopping, dining and more. Visit the many islands along the Atlantic coast and experience the sights, sounds and, yes, smells of the <Okefenokee Swamp, where wildlife abounds and nature reigns. Return to Page Top
The Southern Rivers region is defined by the water activities of the Chattahoochee River and dozens of lakes and other waterways. Columbus lies along Chattahoochee and offers the Civil War history of the Andersonville National Historic Site, a memorial dedicated to remembering all Americans held as prisoners of war. Albany features the water creatures of the Flint RiverQuarium, and the outdoor adventures of golf courses, parks and the plantations at Ashbrook, Omanga, Quailridge, Quail Country, Southern Woods & Wynfield. Thomasville offers the cultural exhibits housed in a historic three story brick building at Thomasville Cultural Center, the Victorian charm of the Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site, the cheese making & goat heard of the Sweet Grass Dairy, the plantations at Pebble Hill, Coalson, Myrtlewood and the Beadel House, scenic golf courses & parks, and the wonder of birds & wildlife at Birdsong Nature Center Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Georgia you’d like to visit by clicking here. |