The best mountainous campgrounds near Athens, Georgia

Looking to go camping near Athens, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 1000 options for you to choose from! Whether you're a fan of tents, RVs, or cabins, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your camping style. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out some of our top campsites like DuPont Bike Retreat (140 reviews), Lil Snowbird Farm Primitive Camping (93 reviews), and Harmony Glen (92 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and trash facilities. And if you're into fishing, biking, or exploring historic sites, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Athens, Georgia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Athens, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 1000 options for you to choose from! Whether you're a fan of tents, RVs, or cabins, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your camping style. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out some of our top campsites like DuPont Bike Retreat (140 reviews), Lil Snowbird Farm Primitive Camping (93 reviews), and Harmony Glen (92 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and trash facilities. And if you're into fishing, biking, or exploring historic sites, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Athens, Georgia!

98% (701)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

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(734)

37mi from Athens · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · Conyers, GA

Privately owned Brooks Lake, located just 25 miles east of Atlanta and 5 miles North of I-20 in Conyers, Georgia. We are a family-friendly , nature-centered campground where “the only rule is the Golden Rule.” Brooks Lake is a peaceful retreat to the outdoors where you can meditate or be as active as you wish. 56 acres of rolling hills, shaded bluffs, grassy plains, and a 50 acre spring fed lake with serious fishing for Bass, Bream, Crappie, or Catfish. For the more active individual you may rent canoes, or bring your own boats, paddle boards, small sail boats (troller motors, only). Complimenting Brooks Lake’s abundant green space are: > slow rolling banks great for fishing > other wonderful amenities such as pavilion rentals, picnic tables, individual fire pits, small cove for swimming, volleyball net, grassy sports field, and basketball pad. (All at your Own Risk. Also, No Lifeguards on Duty)! Restrooms available.

2. Creekside Cabin at Lake Hartwell

98%

(22)

42mi from Athens · 2 sites · Lodging · Martin, GA

New to HipCamp? Use this code for $10 off your stay with us: https://www.hipcamp.com/i/elisabethc3462c9 Welcome to Creekside Cabin, only 0.25mi from Lake Hartwell. Nestled in the woods, enjoy 500ft2 indoors and an additional 500ft2 of outdoor living space, strategically designed to provide unexpected spaciousness and comfort. Discover: 2 king beds, a loft bedroom with private balcony, open floor plan, stocked kitchen, & a plethora of entertainment. Ideal for nature-lovers, revel in 3 stories of decking with: a hot tub, fire pit, grill, daybed, outdoor tv, & covered porch, all surrounded by trees. EXPLORE NEARBY - 1 mi (Community Access) → Lake Hartwell - 17 mins → Tugaloo State Park - 25 mins → Lake Hartwell State Park - 34 mins → Chau Ram County Park - 35 mins → Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari - 36 mins → Victoria Bryant State Park - 40 mins → Tallulah Gorge State Park and Waterfalls - 45 mins → Riley Moore Falls

3. Mountain Adventure Outfitters

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(41)

48mi from Athens · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Murrayville, GA

MAO is any OHV enthusiast’s oasis! We offer multiple creek-side campsites for your enjoyment. Our site boasts a variety of non-typical on-site activities including OHV trail/obstacles, an RC crawler park/trail loop, an RC short course track, and creek side hiking trail. Campsite bookings include MTN ADV Day Pass. Come and experience our growing Off-Road/Outdoor Adventure-based facility. Stay tuned for new accommodations and campsites currently in the works! We do have a free roaming Great Dane named Myla that might visit your campsite throughout your stay, she is very friendly and loves attention! Find more local activities here: https://www.mtnjeeps.com/camp

4. Mountain Fortress Miracle Farms

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(29)

47mi from Athens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Toccoa, GA

This property has been in a local family for over 100 years when we purchased it in 2020. It is a peace filled place! We enjoy caring for our animals as well as sharing this land with others. We feel we are just God’s caretakers! Learn more about this land: For tent and shorter vehicles, site #1 has own drive and clearing under a large tree, site #2 is a hike in site back in the woods near a small creek not visible from the drive. For larger RV, site #3 has flat side yard and parks on paved driveway near main house, site #4 is a short hike back with tent space and fire pit near a small creek right next to the National Forest. Fire pit made ready upon request. Horses, goats, and chickens on property but away from your site. Stars are amazing here. Property backs up to 880,000 acres of National Forest. Your site is next to forest access road. Take it back to hunt, tent, hike, run, off-road bike or ATV if licensed plates on vehicle. Several small creeks on property to splash in or creek hike. Horse lesson available on property. Bottle hunting, farm fresh eggs, cut firewood, and farm tours available as added features. Two toilet bags and a bucket provided per night at camping sites, RV site is a dry site. Guide available to take you on nearby river kayak and waterfall hiking excursions upon request.

5. Wooded Camping at Pond

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(115)

50mi from Athens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Cleveland, GA

Private woodland camping just above pond. Helen attractions within 15 minutes near Upper Chattahoochee River, Yonah Mountain, Hiking Trails, Waterfalls, Wineries & Vineyards. - Upper site is just past gated entrance and perfect for tents and smaller RVs. (2-4 campers only at site) * Adding Hipcamp's Weather Guarantee is recommended for bookings. * Bringing a small camping trailer? Please read details about size limits.

6. The Briar Patch

92%

(6)

49mi from Athens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Westminster, SC

The Briar Patch is located on a fourth generation cattle farm in Westminster, SC an area National Geographic once included in their "50 of the world's last great places" The Briar Patch seeks to get people seeks to connect people of all ages to the outdoors in a special way through both adventure and education.

7. Bobby Brown Park

45mi from Athens · 96 sites · Elberton, GA

Bobby Brown Park stands out as a unique destination due to its stunning natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and recreation. This well-maintained park offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings, where the sounds of friendly wildlife create a delightful backdrop throughout the day. With its expansive acreage, Bobby Brown Park provides ample space for various outdoor activities, ensuring privacy and tranquility for all guests. Whether you’re looking to hike scenic trails, enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind in nature, this park has something for everyone. As night falls, the peaceful environment transforms into a quiet retreat, perfect for stargazing or enjoying the soothing sounds of nature. Bobby Brown Park is not just a park; it’s your perfect getaway destination, where beauty and fun activities await at every turn.

Camper favorites near Athens

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Mountain Fortress Miracle Farms

91%

(29)

47mi from Athens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Toccoa, GA

This property has been in a local family for over 100 years when we purchased it in 2020. It is a peace filled place! We enjoy caring for our animals as well as sharing this land with others. We feel we are just God’s caretakers! Learn more about this land: For tent and shorter vehicles, site #1 has own drive and clearing under a large tree, site #2 is a hike in site back in the woods near a small creek not visible from the drive. For larger RV, site #3 has flat side yard and parks on paved driveway near main house, site #4 is a short hike back with tent space and fire pit near a small creek right next to the National Forest. Fire pit made ready upon request. Horses, goats, and chickens on property but away from your site. Stars are amazing here. Property backs up to 880,000 acres of National Forest. Your site is next to forest access road. Take it back to hunt, tent, hike, run, off-road bike or ATV if licensed plates on vehicle. Several small creeks on property to splash in or creek hike. Horse lesson available on property. Bottle hunting, farm fresh eggs, cut firewood, and farm tours available as added features. Two toilet bags and a bucket provided per night at camping sites, RV site is a dry site. Guide available to take you on nearby river kayak and waterfall hiking excursions upon request.

Wooded Camping at Pond

97%

(115)

50mi from Athens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Cleveland, GA

Private woodland camping just above pond. Helen attractions within 15 minutes near Upper Chattahoochee River, Yonah Mountain, Hiking Trails, Waterfalls, Wineries & Vineyards. - Upper site is just past gated entrance and perfect for tents and smaller RVs. (2-4 campers only at site) * Adding Hipcamp's Weather Guarantee is recommended for bookings. * Bringing a small camping trailer? Please read details about size limits.

The Briar Patch

92%

(6)

49mi from Athens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Westminster, SC

The Briar Patch is located on a fourth generation cattle farm in Westminster, SC an area National Geographic once included in their "50 of the world's last great places" The Briar Patch seeks to get people seeks to connect people of all ages to the outdoors in a special way through both adventure and education.

Bobby Brown Park

45mi from Athens · 96 sites · Elberton, GA

Bobby Brown Park stands out as a unique destination due to its stunning natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and recreation. This well-maintained park offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings, where the sounds of friendly wildlife create a delightful backdrop throughout the day. With its expansive acreage, Bobby Brown Park provides ample space for various outdoor activities, ensuring privacy and tranquility for all guests. Whether you’re looking to hike scenic trails, enjoy a picnic, or simply unwind in nature, this park has something for everyone. As night falls, the peaceful environment transforms into a quiet retreat, perfect for stargazing or enjoying the soothing sounds of nature. Bobby Brown Park is not just a park; it’s your perfect getaway destination, where beauty and fun activities await at every turn.

Stories from the community

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Emily

2 weeks ago

18 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

The camp ground environment is absolutely beautiful. The serene lake was a dream & much needed after many hours driving in holiday traffic. The accommodations including hook ups & bath house met our needs. Wish we had a longer stay! Hope to stay again soon.

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kelly

3 weeks ago

12 ft campervan

2 nights at Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Peaceful and serene. Bathrooms were clean. The hosts responded quickly and efficiently to our request for firewood.

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Denise

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Bill & Laura's hospitality was amazing! They made every effort to help us find a great spot right on the lake! Moved and leveled the picnic table while we enjoyed conversation. Communication details were very detail and a great help. The views were beautiful and serene, we even had access to a gazebo next to our camp. We slept in our tent and felt very safe. We caught two nice size catfish just before leaving which was great! I can't say enough about this private camp site, except we will be back again soon.

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Lauren

November 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

I loved how friendly the owners were and how willing they were to place us wherever was best for us and our dogs! We had the place to ourselves the first night and it was so nice

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Joshua

November 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

We had the best time at Brooks Lake — it’s truly our happy place. The property is beautiful and peaceful, and it’s the perfect spot to spend time as a family. My son loved learning to fish and explore the outdoors, and we all enjoyed just slowing down and soaking up the quiet. Everyone there is so kind and welcoming — it really feels like home away from home. We can’t wait to bring our camper back for another weekend by the lake!

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Trenton

November 2025

4 nights at Creekside Cabin at Lake Hartwell

I have to say, this was hands-down the best organized, cleanest, easiest, most amenity-laden cabin I’ve ever rented. So many details, from the embroidered robes to the bound book of instructions and recommendations. From the kitchen appointments to the coffee. There are really too many amazing little things to list here, but you could really tell the owners absolutely care about the experience their property provides. And we went panning for gold in the creek below the back deck and even found a little! It was incredibly comfortable and lots of fun. Just make sure you’re ok with stairs and aren’t too large to fit the spiral to the loft. I honestly cannot think of a single improvement to make. Didn’t even matter that it rained so much, because there was plenty left to do inside.

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Loved this little spot! My hubby and I chose the more primitive location. It felt super secluded at night with a gorgeous view of the lake. Will definitely be back!!

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Fischer

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

It was a great experience and the people were so nice. Staying again soon hopefully.

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Katty

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Me encantoʻ, un lugar hermoso, mucha paz, Laura nos atendioʻ muy bien, nuestros perros estaban felices, y nosotros tambien. Volveremos a ir pronto.

Alice

October 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

I love camping at Brooks Lake! They are very attentive, quiet, very very peaceful. My grandsons loved riding their bike, basketball, volleyball and the lake is gorgeous.

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Refaela

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Creekside Cabin at Lake Hartwell

Lovely cabin, not too rustic for a small family retreat. Cool amenities, beautiful setting.

Tony

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wooded Camping at Pond

Nice camp site. Friendly Host. And super clear spring fed pond. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to spend a couple relaxing night.

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SABATAJ

October 2025

47 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

The campground sites are spacious. The scenery is beautiful. Very peaceful.

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Nathan

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Helpful host and nice location near Atlanta for a quick camping trip!

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Sidney

September 2025

20 ft campervan

7 nights at Mountain Adventure Outfitters

I enjoyed the privacy and hospitality of Chris and his team

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Sidney

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mountain Adventure Outfitters

Nice quiet spot with a good host And Lina was a great camp companion

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Brooklyn

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Adventure Outfitters

I selfishly don’t want the world to know how magical this place is! It’s work packing in your things if you travel with “all the things” like I do, but to camp in the bamboo forest, it’s worth it. If you have kids or a kid at heart you will love the RC course on site. My favorite accommodation is Mika, the bestest girl in the whole wide world, that comes to the platform in the mornings to get me up and at ‘em. Chris is a wonderful host and responds soooo fast!

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Caitrin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountain Adventure Outfitters

Fantastic site near the creek! Very beautiful and serene, hosts were very kind. Some noise from nearby highway, but it's mostly drowned out by crickets at night. Would recommend!

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Michael

September 2025

14 ft toy hauler

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

Brooks lake was very chill. Love the laid back atmosphere. The host Bill was cool and accommodating. Looking forward to camping here again.

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Mariangel

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brooks Lake, A Peace of Heaven

La experiencia fue grandiosa, la pasamos genial, la atención de la señora cassell en todo momento fue de excelente. Los baños estaban muy limpios, olían bien y se encuentran en buen estado. Recorrimos el campamento y todas las áreas se veían limpias. Volveremos a repetir la aventura. En la mañana vimos un lindo castor navegando en el lago.