- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Athens
98% (1.7K) • 212 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athens
The Bark Bungalow, Georgia
1. The Bark Bungalow, Georgia
33mi from Athens · 1 site
Private 4-Acre Woodland Retreat — RV, Tent & Dog Friendly 🐾
Welcome to a quiet, hardwood-filled escape tucked away in Northeast Georgia — perfect for RV travelers, campers, dog lovers, and anyone looking for peaceful outdoor space.
Our property sits on 4 private acres, with approximately 2.25 acres fully fenced, making it ideal for guests traveling with dogs who want freedom to roam safely. The land is wooded and natural, with plenty of undisturbed areas to explore and enjoy.
🌿 What makes this place special:
• Private, peaceful setting surrounded by hardwoods
• Tent camping areas in the woods where you won’t see or hear anyone — true quiet nature
• No road noise — just birds, wind through the trees, and open space
• Large open areas for RVs, trailers, or bass boats
• Easy access for parking and maneuvering
⚡ RV & Camping Amenities:
• Power hookups available
• Water access and hoses for rinsing gear, boats, or RVs
• Plenty of space for setup and outdoor living
• Open areas plus secluded wooded spots depending on your camping style
🐕 Dog Friendly Paradise:
• Over 2 acres fully fenced
• Safe space for multiple dogs to run and play
• Great for travelers with active or working dogs
🔥 Whether you’re passing through with an RV, looking for a quiet place to tent camp, traveling with dogs, or just want an off-the-grid feeling without sacrificing convenience, this property gives you space, privacy, and calm.
Come enjoy the woods, the quiet, and the freedom to spread out.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Clark Creek Grounds
2. Clark Creek Grounds
36mi from Athens · 1 site
Farm pasture land. 31 acres
Campfires
from
$200
/ night
Skull Shoals Park & Campground
3. Skull Shoals Park & Campground
38mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
Skull Shoals Park offers 18 full hookup RV sites and endless tent sites amongst the 68 acres of large pines!
Skull Shoals Park is also the perfect venue for your next event! Whether you're a camper looking for a peaceful getaway or a music lover seeking an outdoor concert or festival, Skull Shoals Park has you covered. We offer a variety of outdoor spaces for up to 3500 guests.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Camp Hartwell
4. Camp Hartwell
90%
(5)
43mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
*****ACTUAL ADDRESS IS LOT 31 NORTH LAKEVIEW DR., FAIR PLAY, SC 29643***** When at 602 Pine Knoll Dr., Fair Play, SC you can see North Lakeview Dr. It's a small dirt road with a street sign about 20 yards further off Riverbend Rd. Go back about 100 yards and driveway is at end to the left.
HipCamp can't find address on their mapping system. sorry/thanks
*****PLEASE DON'T USE HIPCAMP MAP*****(HipCamp is not able to list more than one map per owner, we have 4 camps)
"Camp Hartwell" is a secluded site with close access to the Community Lakefront Site and dock on Lake Hartwell in Fairplay, SC. "Hickory Forest" is our Premier Site; fire pit, grates, large benches. "Out Door Shower / Changing 2.0" will not disappoint! 20 minutes off Route 85. in Fairplay, SC. About 20 minutes to Seneca, SC and 20 minutes to Livonia, GA. LAKE HARTWELL is part of the chain of Lakes on the Savannah River. Duke Energy owns and maintains the water level on the lakes to produce hydro power. Just a beautiful setting with calm waters and all kinds of hidden branches of the lake to boat, fish, and explore. The entire area is teeming with a rural South Carolina flare. Even for "non campers"; pay us a visit, have a campfire, hike or fish off the community dock. The Community Lake Front Site offers fire pits, deck, dock to fish, swim, kayak from. The Community Site is approximately 1/8 mi away; can drive or walk. Lots of wild life including deer, turkeys, birds etc. The song birds at sun up and sun set are significant! Hickory trees abound and nuts drop Sept./Oct. Options for parking boat at community dock need to be discussed in advance. Rates and rules apply.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Pine Hill Campground
5. Pine Hill Campground
100%
(1)
43mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a private family campground sitting on a 17 acre pine grove in the quiet Fishers Cove neighborhood just a couple of miles from beautiful Lake Hartwell. RV sites include full hook up with septic, water, and 30/50amp electric. Conveniently located just five minutes off exit 4 from I-85 and a short drive to great hiking, Clemson University, and all that the lakes have to offer.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
98% (1.7K) • 212 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athens
The Bark Bungalow, Georgia
1. The Bark Bungalow, Georgia
33mi from Athens · 1 site
Private 4-Acre Woodland Retreat — RV, Tent & Dog Friendly 🐾
Welcome to a quiet, hardwood-filled escape tucked away in Northeast Georgia — perfect for RV travelers, campers, dog lovers, and anyone looking for peaceful outdoor space.
Our property sits on 4 private acres, with approximately 2.25 acres fully fenced, making it ideal for guests traveling with dogs who want freedom to roam safely. The land is wooded and natural, with plenty of undisturbed areas to explore and enjoy.
🌿 What makes this place special:
• Private, peaceful setting surrounded by hardwoods
• Tent camping areas in the woods where you won’t see or hear anyone — true quiet nature
• No road noise — just birds, wind through the trees, and open space
• Large open areas for RVs, trailers, or bass boats
• Easy access for parking and maneuvering
⚡ RV & Camping Amenities:
• Power hookups available
• Water access and hoses for rinsing gear, boats, or RVs
• Plenty of space for setup and outdoor living
• Open areas plus secluded wooded spots depending on your camping style
🐕 Dog Friendly Paradise:
• Over 2 acres fully fenced
• Safe space for multiple dogs to run and play
• Great for travelers with active or working dogs
🔥 Whether you’re passing through with an RV, looking for a quiet place to tent camp, traveling with dogs, or just want an off-the-grid feeling without sacrificing convenience, this property gives you space, privacy, and calm.
Come enjoy the woods, the quiet, and the freedom to spread out.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Clark Creek Grounds
2. Clark Creek Grounds
36mi from Athens · 1 site
Farm pasture land. 31 acres
Campfires
from
$200
/ night
Skull Shoals Park & Campground
3. Skull Shoals Park & Campground
38mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
Skull Shoals Park offers 18 full hookup RV sites and endless tent sites amongst the 68 acres of large pines!
Skull Shoals Park is also the perfect venue for your next event! Whether you're a camper looking for a peaceful getaway or a music lover seeking an outdoor concert or festival, Skull Shoals Park has you covered. We offer a variety of outdoor spaces for up to 3500 guests.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Camp Hartwell
4. Camp Hartwell
90%
(5)
43mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
*****ACTUAL ADDRESS IS LOT 31 NORTH LAKEVIEW DR., FAIR PLAY, SC 29643***** When at 602 Pine Knoll Dr., Fair Play, SC you can see North Lakeview Dr. It's a small dirt road with a street sign about 20 yards further off Riverbend Rd. Go back about 100 yards and driveway is at end to the left.
HipCamp can't find address on their mapping system. sorry/thanks
*****PLEASE DON'T USE HIPCAMP MAP*****(HipCamp is not able to list more than one map per owner, we have 4 camps)
"Camp Hartwell" is a secluded site with close access to the Community Lakefront Site and dock on Lake Hartwell in Fairplay, SC. "Hickory Forest" is our Premier Site; fire pit, grates, large benches. "Out Door Shower / Changing 2.0" will not disappoint! 20 minutes off Route 85. in Fairplay, SC. About 20 minutes to Seneca, SC and 20 minutes to Livonia, GA. LAKE HARTWELL is part of the chain of Lakes on the Savannah River. Duke Energy owns and maintains the water level on the lakes to produce hydro power. Just a beautiful setting with calm waters and all kinds of hidden branches of the lake to boat, fish, and explore. The entire area is teeming with a rural South Carolina flare. Even for "non campers"; pay us a visit, have a campfire, hike or fish off the community dock. The Community Lake Front Site offers fire pits, deck, dock to fish, swim, kayak from. The Community Site is approximately 1/8 mi away; can drive or walk. Lots of wild life including deer, turkeys, birds etc. The song birds at sun up and sun set are significant! Hickory trees abound and nuts drop Sept./Oct. Options for parking boat at community dock need to be discussed in advance. Rates and rules apply.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Pine Hill Campground
5. Pine Hill Campground
100%
(1)
43mi from Athens · 1 site · Tent, RV
This is a private family campground sitting on a 17 acre pine grove in the quiet Fishers Cove neighborhood just a couple of miles from beautiful Lake Hartwell. RV sites include full hook up with septic, water, and 30/50amp electric. Conveniently located just five minutes off exit 4 from I-85 and a short drive to great hiking, Clemson University, and all that the lakes have to offer.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Lisa
September 2025
Tent
This site is extremely private and quite remote. It was nice having a porta-potty, but be aware that the space may be overgrown. We enjoyed being out by ourselves with just the birds and butterflies!
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