The best ranch campgrounds near Athens, Georgia

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate camping guide! We have over 300 options for camping near Athens, Georgia that offer a ranch experience. Whether you're a seasoned rancher or just looking to try something new, we've got you covered. With campsites like Camp Clatworthy (95 reviews), Beechwood Farms (35 reviews), and Walnut Hollow Ranch (32 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an amazing time. Our campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, trash, and cooking equipment. And if you're looking for some adventure, you can enjoy activities like paddling, wildlife watching, and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags and get ready for a memorable camping experience in Athens, Georgia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate camping guide! We have over 300 options for camping near Athens, Georgia that offer a ranch experience. Whether you're a seasoned rancher or just looking to try something new, we've got you covered. With campsites like Camp Clatworthy (95 reviews), Beechwood Farms (35 reviews), and Walnut Hollow Ranch (32 reviews), you can trust that you'll have an amazing time. Our campsites offer popular amenities such as potable water, trash, and cooking equipment. And if you're looking for some adventure, you can enjoy activities like paddling, wildlife watching, and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags and get ready for a memorable camping experience in Athens, Georgia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Liberty Stables Private Escape

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28mi from Athens · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Social Circle, GA

Picturesque and private 54 acre horse farm in rural Social Circle (15 minutes from Vampire Diaries famed Covington Square (Mystic Falls) and 5 miles from Hard Labor State Park). You can book a trail ride, or just a riding lesson, visit all the local sites a Tv / film buffs could want, go antiquing, shopping, visit the state park down the road, dining, multiple small town squares within 15 minutes and see some incredible antebellum homes. Meet the horses, minis, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. 4 Water, sewer, and electric hook ups. No rig too big! Also, ask about the tiny house and studio apartment available for stays. ** Full and 1/2 bathrooms in the barn available to campers. Hang out and simply enjoy the quiet or head out and shop, dine and enjoy picturesque Madison, Ga or Monroe, Ga. We do NOT offer long term sites. For the safety of our animals and guests, pets not permitted for tent campers. RV pets welcome on leash.

2. Lizardsniffer

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37mi from Athens · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · White Plains, GA

Lizardsniffer is a working horse farm with a variety of rental cabins and RV slips. We DO allow tent camping. Each RV slip has water, septic, 50 amp service and Wifi. An Amenities Cabin is provided for use by all RV site guests. The cabin includes a full-sized washer/dryer, a full bathroom with bidet, and an oversized jacuzzi tub. Guests must sign-up for a 4-hour timeslot. The cabin is available for use between the hours of 8am-8pm. Many of our RV sites feature private fenced paddocks for people bringing their horses or dogs. Horse visitors require all current paperwork (Coggins, etc.). Dog visitors must be social and friendly and thus are allowed to explore the farm with their owners off-leash if desired. The property includes miles of trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. Bring your own horse or experienced riders may be able to ride one of ours (subject to weight/experience matching with a horse). There is a small private stocked lake open to all guests of Lizardsniffer for fishing and swimming. At the lake you will find an amenities cabin called Glowy Bobber that has a full bathroom and outdoor shower as well as Kayaks and floats for guest use.

3. Mountain Fortress Miracle Farms

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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.

4. Georgia Bushcraft

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15mi from Athens · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Watkinsville, GA

Southern living at its finest. The farm has been in our family for over 200 years. Nestled deep within the heart of Oconee County, GA this property offers both rolling fields and dense woods. 

5. Pecan Grove Farm

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17mi from Athens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Jefferson, GA

Please be advised: the well is nonfunctional therefore, there is no water on the property for campers at the moment. Facilities are down. There is a truck stop close by for filling freshwater tanks. However, there is 30 amp service. 5.5 acres. Water. Electricity. 30 Amp hookup. Dump station. Bathroom. Sink. Microwave. Full shower. Spare single bed in the mother-in-law suit. Internet. Campfires allowed in the horse corral only. Otherwise need to be contained to a grill. Free fresh eggs daily. Tent camp anywhere on the property. RVs need to be within 100 feet of the pole barn and plan on leveling the camper. No washer or dryer. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the porch! I’m a cool cat. You do you. Just be respectful. Make yourself at home.

Stories from the community

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Dudley

3 weeks ago

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Liberty Stables Private Escape

Great Time and Great AIR TV and Wifi, Dog enjoyed it also

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Cara

3 weeks ago

25 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Lizardsniffer

The area was absolutely beautiful. Randy was an excellent host! My daughter loved Ollie.I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone!

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Anna

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Lizardsniffer

My husband and I lived stay at lizard sniffer! And we will definitely be back again. My favorite part was the fenced in area for our two dogs. This campsite was everything I wanted it to be.

Rose

November 2025

29 ft toy hauler

1 night at Lizardsniffer

Can’t wait till I have a chance to stay a few days in a row. I really love this place

Sukhjeevan

November 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Beautiful spot with FHUs amongst horses. Excellent communication by the hosts. Would definitely return if in the area again.

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Scott

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Wonderful people, beautiful property. 100% recommend!!

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Amanda

November 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Loved the Property and all of the animals. Especially Willow!

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Charles

November 2025

38 ft fifth wheel

7 nights at Liberty Stables Private Escape

Had a great stay! It provided a peaceful respite after a hectic day in Atlanta. Loved the pups Wade and Willow.

Jay

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pecan Grove Farm

Chris was very responsive and notified us that that there was an issue with his well and we would not have any water. He offered his home for us to use the restroom which was much appreciated by us. We had a great time and would not hesitate to stay again.

Jay

October 2025

38 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pecan Grove Farm

Very quiet, open space and enjoyed the sunset. Watching the chickens was an added bonus.

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Kenneth

October 2025

35 ft Class A

6 nights at Liberty Stables Private Escape

Beautiful farm atmosphere complete with Wade and his sis Willow, farm dogs! Beautiful horses and a super quiet setting. Ocassional trains not as close as some RV parks. Rear hookups may require long hookups. Our Grand daughters really enjoyed the fall festival too. Water pressure may dip when filling horse troughs.

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Heather

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Another amazing overnight stay. Beautiful sunsets and dark night skies. Great host!

Nechole

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Lizardsniffer

We loved our weekend at the Lizard Sniffer Ranch!! We stayed at the Wilbur site. This horse farm is a little slice of heaven. Although we camped, they also have cabins available. It was the perfect place for star gazing and relaxing. The owners were very nice and always a text away. We will definitely be back!!

Ashley

October 2025

42 ft fifth wheel

6 nights at Liberty Stables Private Escape

I loved the property. We got beautiful sunrise and sunset views with all the sweet horses and goats. Our dog also made friends with the farm dogs. The directions were very clear and the whole area was extremely peaceful.

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Tim

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lizardsniffer

Awesome place, we didnt have time to stay long but we could see Randy has put a lot of thought and work in this place to make it an awesome place to stay a few days, definetly wouldnt hesitate to stay again.

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Heather

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Loved it so much we booked for next weekend too! Absolutely beautiful horse farm with nice full hookup sites. Glorious sunsets, friendly ponies, cute goats and super convenient location.

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Yara

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

It’s my second time staying at this amazing place. Everything was perfect one again. Bathroom super clean and well supplied. Pretty animals all around, specially the dogs, they kept me company and I loved it. Can’t wait to come back.

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Yara

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Liberty Stables Private Escape

Liberty Stables is amazing! We felt very safe there and also very relaxed being surrounded by the animals. Lots of sweet horses and ponies, goats, pig, chicken. The bathroom was exceptionally clean and very well equipped. Good thing is that there is light through most of the path to go to the bathroom during the night. We will surely come back!

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Piyush

September 2025

17 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Liberty Stables Private Escape

Had a great time. Beautiful place. Farm animals were super cool and the dogs were especially charming. Host was very friendly and responsive. Had 5g reception too and starlink works very well, remote work was a breeze. Full hookup went smooth and everything worked as expected. Good location. Will definitely plan a future trip and highly recommend the place. Ample space to setup.

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Carol

September 2025

34 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Lizardsniffer

We loved every moment at The Lizard Sniffer Ranch! It far exceeded our expectations! There were surprises around every corner of his beautiful property. We enjoyed riding our bikes on the many paths and trails. The lake was so relaxing and Randy had every Amenity you could ever imagine! Kayaks, floats, fishing gear. The bathroom at the lake was wonderful with an outside shower that I could stay in for hours! The horses, donkey, geese, dogs and lizards were something else. There are so many beautiful little cabins for rent. Randy and his family certainly put much time and love in their vision! Randy was the most gracious host ever! We can hardly wait to return!