98% (1.6K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athens
Camp Tails and Trails Pet Friendly
1. Camp Tails and Trails Pet Friendly
46mi from Athens · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp Tails and Trails in Westminster, South Carolina, is a one-of-a-kind campground designed with dogs in mind, offering spacious, private campsites surrounded by trees and lush vegetation. Guests can enjoy two scenic hiking trails, a sparkling creek for pups to splash in, and a 2,500 sq. ft. fenced dog park nestled in the woods. Families will appreciate the large common area with picnic tables, fire pits, and plenty of room for kids to run and play, along with a climate-controlled bathhouse featuring a tankless water heater for endless hot showers. Adventure seekers will love exploring nearby waterfalls, along with miles of mountain hiking trails, and the campground’s location between Lakes Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell adds even more outdoor fun. Book your stay at Camp Tails and Trails today for an unforgettable getaway for the whole family—including your furry friends!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Safe Country Landing
2. Safe Country Landing
100%
(1)
48mi from Athens · 1 site
Are you looking for a quiet place to land for upstate SC adventures?
We are located outside the small town of Iva SC. Quaint, but home to all the necessities including a handful of restaurants and a privately owned grocery that boasts about its locally sourced in-house meat department.
Where to Adventure:
- 31 miles to Clemson University, 16 miles to Anderson University, and 18.5 miles to Erskine College.
- 43 miles to downtown Greenville, SC, and 55 miles to Athens, GA.
- Very close to several lakes: Hartwell, Secession, Russell, and Broadway.
- Home to Grits & Groceries, a restaurant featured on the Food Network.
Your Spot Features:
- a concrete pad long enough to accommodate up to a 45ft rig. The spot is back-in only.
- Water hookup.
- 50 amp power supply with 110 outlets.
- No sewer hookup.
- Access to use the firepit area featuring swings surrounding. Firewood is available for a small contribution.
- Space is well-lighted.
- Quiet retreat with some minimal road noise.
- A resident bluebird who likes to perch near the firepit each morning for a bit.
- Hosts are also RVers and appreciate a fireside chat, but also your privacy, so our interaction is flexible and can vary based on your preferences.
House Rules:
- Non-aggressive breed dogs are allowed, but you must clean up after your pets. Animals need to be leashed.
- NO TENTS.
- Quiet hours are from 10 P.M. EST to 9 A.M. EST.
- Trash must be disposed of in the designated bins (We have local critters).
- No parties, all overnight guests must be included in your original reservation guest count.
- Fires must be within reason, under control, and inside the designated space.
- Pack it in, pack it out. When you leave, the space is still a part of our permanent residence :)
- If you plan to use recreational drugs, this is not the spot for you, we will ask you to vacate the premises.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$35
/ night
Ted & Tracy's RV Campground
3. Ted & Tracy's RV Campground
94%
(8)
48mi from Athens · 37 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Ted & Tracy’s RV Campground offers 23 RV sites and 12 tent sites pleasantly located among trees with the soothing sounds of Upton Creek flowing nearby. This newly designed campground will become your favorite get-a-way destination!
Conveniently located only 1 hour away from UGA's Sanford Stadium, 45 minutes from Augusta, GA and less than 2 hours from Atlanta.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$27
/ night
The Briar Patch
4. The Briar Patch
92%
(6)
49mi from Athens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$19
/ night
Nature Experience Right Outside Atl
5. Nature Experience Right Outside Atl
100%
(1)
50mi from Athens · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This tranquil almost 4 acre wooded wetlands property is less than 10 minutes outside I-285 and offers the perfect location for you, your friends and family to have your next group campout (up to five tents). This is the perfect space to practice family friendly camping skills and gain experience in nature and yet still have access to an indoor space and bathroom. The rental comes with access to a 9’x 20’ screened in porch as well as a 27 x 15’ great room with a half bath, a long countertop with sink and mini fridge.
Optional amenities also include: outdoor seating, fans & misters, game tables, fire pit & wood.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
98% (1.6K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athens
Camp Tails and Trails Pet Friendly
1. Camp Tails and Trails Pet Friendly
46mi from Athens · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp Tails and Trails in Westminster, South Carolina, is a one-of-a-kind campground designed with dogs in mind, offering spacious, private campsites surrounded by trees and lush vegetation. Guests can enjoy two scenic hiking trails, a sparkling creek for pups to splash in, and a 2,500 sq. ft. fenced dog park nestled in the woods. Families will appreciate the large common area with picnic tables, fire pits, and plenty of room for kids to run and play, along with a climate-controlled bathhouse featuring a tankless water heater for endless hot showers. Adventure seekers will love exploring nearby waterfalls, along with miles of mountain hiking trails, and the campground’s location between Lakes Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell adds even more outdoor fun. Book your stay at Camp Tails and Trails today for an unforgettable getaway for the whole family—including your furry friends!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Safe Country Landing
2. Safe Country Landing
100%
(1)
48mi from Athens · 1 site
Are you looking for a quiet place to land for upstate SC adventures?
We are located outside the small town of Iva SC. Quaint, but home to all the necessities including a handful of restaurants and a privately owned grocery that boasts about its locally sourced in-house meat department.
Where to Adventure:
- 31 miles to Clemson University, 16 miles to Anderson University, and 18.5 miles to Erskine College.
- 43 miles to downtown Greenville, SC, and 55 miles to Athens, GA.
- Very close to several lakes: Hartwell, Secession, Russell, and Broadway.
- Home to Grits & Groceries, a restaurant featured on the Food Network.
Your Spot Features:
- a concrete pad long enough to accommodate up to a 45ft rig. The spot is back-in only.
- Water hookup.
- 50 amp power supply with 110 outlets.
- No sewer hookup.
- Access to use the firepit area featuring swings surrounding. Firewood is available for a small contribution.
- Space is well-lighted.
- Quiet retreat with some minimal road noise.
- A resident bluebird who likes to perch near the firepit each morning for a bit.
- Hosts are also RVers and appreciate a fireside chat, but also your privacy, so our interaction is flexible and can vary based on your preferences.
House Rules:
- Non-aggressive breed dogs are allowed, but you must clean up after your pets. Animals need to be leashed.
- NO TENTS.
- Quiet hours are from 10 P.M. EST to 9 A.M. EST.
- Trash must be disposed of in the designated bins (We have local critters).
- No parties, all overnight guests must be included in your original reservation guest count.
- Fires must be within reason, under control, and inside the designated space.
- Pack it in, pack it out. When you leave, the space is still a part of our permanent residence :)
- If you plan to use recreational drugs, this is not the spot for you, we will ask you to vacate the premises.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$35
/ night
Ted & Tracy's RV Campground
3. Ted & Tracy's RV Campground
94%
(8)
48mi from Athens · 37 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Ted & Tracy’s RV Campground offers 23 RV sites and 12 tent sites pleasantly located among trees with the soothing sounds of Upton Creek flowing nearby. This newly designed campground will become your favorite get-a-way destination!
Conveniently located only 1 hour away from UGA's Sanford Stadium, 45 minutes from Augusta, GA and less than 2 hours from Atlanta.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$27
/ night
The Briar Patch
4. The Briar Patch
92%
(6)
49mi from Athens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$19
/ night
Nature Experience Right Outside Atl
5. Nature Experience Right Outside Atl
100%
(1)
50mi from Athens · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This tranquil almost 4 acre wooded wetlands property is less than 10 minutes outside I-285 and offers the perfect location for you, your friends and family to have your next group campout (up to five tents). This is the perfect space to practice family friendly camping skills and gain experience in nature and yet still have access to an indoor space and bathroom. The rental comes with access to a 9’x 20’ screened in porch as well as a 27 x 15’ great room with a half bath, a long countertop with sink and mini fridge.
Optional amenities also include: outdoor seating, fans & misters, game tables, fire pit & wood.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Kylie
January 2026
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful property in Stone Mountain. Very close to Atlanta, nice creek through the yard and geese! Felt very secluded and safe! Will definitely be back!
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Amy
March 2025
23 ft campervan
Tammy was very responsive and accommodating to our last minute request to camp at her place. We never got to actually meet her, but she made us feel welcome and gave us good directions to our parking place. We felt very safe and comfortable, although it is quite close to a highway so there was a bit of traffic noise. We would happily stay there again!
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Amy
March 2025
36 ft travel trailer
With kids
Very nice and quite, lovely creek to enjoy. Full hook up with 36ft camper. They do have a few long term campers. Owners were very easy to get a hold of with questions. Would stay again.
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Margaret
November 2024
13 ft campervan
With pets
Gorgeous sunset and so many stars!!
I’d love to stay again.
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