The best waterside 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

This is campsite 2 at 412 Hattons Ford Road, Townville, SC

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% (1.4K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

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48mi from Athens · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Townville, SC

Camp at Castaway! Very nice and level pull through campsites to enjoy while visiting Lake Hartwell. The sites are only 1/4 mile to Broyle's Landing and Recreation Area where you will find 3 boat landing strips, a very nice beach area, children's playground and fishing pier. It's only 15 miles to Clemson, SC and Anderson, SC. Full hookups. Fire pit. Small creek on property behind campsite within walking distance. Site 1 is located at 410 Hattons Ford Road and Site 2 is located at 412 Hattons Ford Road in Townville, SC

2. Tugaloo State Park

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32 sites · Gumlog, Georgia

Surrounded by woods and water, this park boasts some of the best views in Georgia.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

3. Calhoun Falls State Park

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94 sites · Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

Discover the serene beauty of Calhoun Falls State Park and its lakeside allure.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Athens

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Tugaloo State Park Campground

41mi from Athens · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tugaloo State Park

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Calhoun Falls Campground

45mi from Athens · 94 sites · Tents, RVs · in Calhoun Falls State Park

Stories from the community

Campsite 1 - 410 Hattons Ford Road, Townville, SC 29689

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Coleman

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

Great camping spot close to the lake! The campground was clean, great conditions, and had picnic tables and fire pits for use. There was plenty of room for setup and parking.

This is campsite 2 - located at 412 Hattons Ford Road, Townville SC 29689

Jennifer

May 2025

36 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

We just needed a place to park our camper and sleep for a couple of nights and this was perfect for our needs! We arrived after dark and there weren’t any numbers marking the campsites but we quickly figured it out. Would definitely stay again!

kathy

March 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

Great Location and close to highway. Easy set-up with electric. Pretty view of woods. Some nearby neighbors are visable but not an issue. We would book again.

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Rachel

February 2025

36 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

The property was very easy to find and access. The site was really nice. Don and Deanna were very welcoming and helpful.