The best campgrounds near Columbus, Georgia with horseback riding

Columbus is set right along the Alabama-Georgia border with the Chattahoochee River and Lake Oliver marking its northwestern border. Camping here means quick access to national forests, fishing lakes, and endless hiking trails. Less than an hour away, F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park, with well-appointed, year-round campgrounds that include restrooms and showers. Meanwhile, RV campsites with full hookups (and access to amazing bass fishing!) are available in Florence Marina State Park. A little farther off the beaten path, try primitive hunting campsites in Tuskegee National Forest. Near Columbus, serene escape into the American South awaits every type of Hipcamper.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbus

Columbus is set right along the Alabama-Georgia border with the Chattahoochee River and Lake Oliver marking its northwestern border. Camping here means quick access to national forests, fishing lakes, and endless hiking trails. Less than an hour away, F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park, with well-appointed, year-round campgrounds that include restrooms and showers. Meanwhile, RV campsites with full hookups (and access to amazing bass fishing!) are available in Florence Marina State Park. A little farther off the beaten path, try primitive hunting campsites in Tuskegee National Forest. Near Columbus, serene escape into the American South awaits every type of Hipcamper.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbus

1. Southern Dreams Ranch

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42mi from Columbus · 1 site · Tent, RV

72 acre horse ranch with trail and arenas, beautiful sunsets, opportunities for Bon 🔥, corn hole, giant Jenga, biking, hiking, off roading, RVs or camping welcome. Trail rides, pony rides and lessons available, nice safe quite horses, easy trail. Located close to Jimmie Carter and Andersonville historic sites.

2. 20 acres for Private RV Camping

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22mi from Columbus · 1 site · RV

20 acres, mostly wooded, for your private camping escape in a quiet, rural setting. The level site is beside a charming, old stone house on about 2 cleared acres. Full RV hookups: city water, 30 amp & 50 amp electric, and sewer are beside the vacant stone house. Trash pickup is provided. Nice "yard" area for the RV. The RV space is very close to level. Many great spaces for tent camping and hiking. Bring your camp chairs to sit around the small firepit (just a circle of rocks, really). The property is very dark at night so if you arrive after dark, you will want to have a good flashlight. Pets are allowed. Please pick up after your dog(s). Near FD Roosevelt State Park (15 min drive) and Callaway Gardens (20 minute drive). There is an additional set of full RV hookups available but it will not be occupied unless both sites are rented as a bundle. Two RVs can park and hookup, one behind the other, in the long driveway. Learn more about this land: Private, secluded campsites on 20 acre property. Full hookups include city water, 50/30 amp electric, sewer, and trash pickup on dirt/gravel driveway that can accommodate 40+ foot diesel pusher or smaller rigs. The site is beside a vacant stone house with well kept yard and 18 acres of natural wooded property. Easily accessible on a paved road. Covered parking for your tow vehicle. There are 2 sites available. The 2nd site is available only as an add-on to rental of this site. 20 minutes from Pine Mountain GA and Callaway Gardens, 30 minutes from Columbus, GA, 15 minutes from FDR State Park, 15 Minutes from Warm Springs, GA and the Little White House, close to Flint River.

3. F.D. Roosevelt State Park

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34 sites · Georgia

Discover F.D. Roosevelt State Park's scenic trails, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.

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4. Chewacla State Park

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52 sites · Auburn, Alabama

Discover Chewacla State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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5. Lakepoint State Park

192 sites · Eufaula, Alabama

Discover Lakepoint State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.

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Public campgrounds near Columbus

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F.D. Roosevelt State Park Campground

20mi from Columbus · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in F.D. Roosevelt State Park

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Chewacla Campground

35mi from Columbus · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chewacla State Park

Lakepoint Campground

39mi from Columbus · 192 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lakepoint State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Gennadiy

November 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to 20 acres for Private RV Camping

A hidden gem only minutes away from FDR! As much as I love GA State Parks in general and FDR in particular - I won't camp in FDR as long as this wonderful place is available. Exactly as described: you have the entire campsite for yourself. Peaceful and quiet! At the same time, you don't feel lost in the wild: there are other houses (nearest is maybe 2-3 hundred yards away, you can't see it, but you know it is there) and you can still drive to Warm Springs for your morning coffee. FHU worked perfectly, the site is flat and easy to back in. You may want to bring a flashlight because it is dark at night. Also bring outdoor table and chairs is you wanna sit by the campfire.

Jim

June 2025

28 ft travel trailer

2 nights at 20 acres for Private RV Camping

* “Clothing Optional” by the way, just do yourself (and any unsuspecting passersby) a favor: park a bit off the road unless you're aiming for a headline “Nudists accidentally wave at a bus full of nuns.”😎 My wife and I are die-hard Hipcampers, roaming the countryside in our solar-powered, off-grid Airstream trailer—fondly known as “Buff”, because she’s sleek, shiny, and enjoys basking in the sun as much as we do. And no, we're not your typical travelers… unless your typical traveler prefers their Vitamin D “au naturel”. 😎 On our latest adventure, we rolled into a gem of a Hipcamp site in Woodland, Georgia. Think “private paradise meets southern charm”. The host was incredibly responsive—like, “answer-your-message-before-you’ve-even-sent-it” kind of responsive. A few miles down the road lies The Little White House, where FDR came for polio treatments and, tragically, took his final breath. There’s an unfinished portrait there—started on the day he died—which now hangs in hauntingly poetic tribute. Art history meets presidential legacy… all a short distance of your camp chair. We also detoured to Columbus, just a scenic half-hour drive away. Pro tip: take the River Walk, rent some bikes, and refuel at one of the town’s top-notch vegan restaurants. Because nothing pairs with historical exploration quite like plant-based deliciousness and a gentle breeze. We loved every sun-soaked minute—and left with full hearts, happy bellies, and exactly zero tan lines😎

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Kaitlynn

June 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at 20 acres for Private RV Camping

The property was beautiful, spacious, and very quiet. My husband and I had a great time relaxing with our dogs away from the everyday hustle and bustle. Directions were clear, hooking up was easy, and the hosts were very nice. We would absolutely stay again.

b

May 2025

50 ft toy hauler

With pets

1 night at Southern Dreams Ranch

Who wouldn't want to wake up in a pasture with serenity, horses, greenery and all the wholesome things that go a long with that? Even enjoy the ride on country roads just to get there. I would go back in a heartbeat!

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Joshua

May 2025

35 ft Class A

3 nights at 20 acres for Private RV Camping

Such an amazing to stay! Easy to get to, private, secluded, and very peaceful.

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Jeffrey

May 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Southern Dreams Ranch

Great place for our dogs. No tree shade for RVs, so awning is advised. Central location to

Mallorie

April 2025

37 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Southern Dreams Ranch

Such a beautiful and peaceful spot! We were thankful for the easy pull in and sweet hosts that shared their land and horses with us! If we weren’t on our journey up north we certainly would have loved to have stayed for a few days!

Teri

April 2025

30 ft Class C

With pets

5 nights at Southern Dreams Ranch

Myself, hubby and 4 dogs stayed at Krisi's land for 5 nights and loved every minute of it. We stayed in their back field to have more privacy and it was just what we needed. Our dogs got to run around the huge field off leash and it was a nice walk around for us also. We got to take a trail ride on their horses - very peaceful! They were both very kind people with a beautifully kept property. There is a walmart about 15 minutes away along with La Hacienda restaurant nearby. The only negative is we couldn't stay longer! I would recommend 100%

Jordan

December 2024

24 ft travel trailer

3 nights at 20 acres for Private RV Camping

This was a great spot for us and our dogs during our visit to family in the Columbus area! Close enough to family in Columbus and Upatoi, but far enough away for an escape at the end of the day! The dogs had TONS of space to roam and was super secluded and peaceful. The views of the stars was incredible! Super close to Calaway Gardens as well and can’t wait to come back and stay for longer and enjoy more of Pine Mountain. We will be making this our home away from home whenever we come to visit family! Full hookups with everything you need!

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Columbus

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The best camping near Columbus with horseback riding guide

Where to go

Florence Marina State Park

About 40 minutes south of Columbus, Florence Marina State Park offers terrific opportunities to fish for bass, bream, and catfish in Walter F. George Lake and Chattahoochee River. The accessible pier and boat ramp can accommodate anglers of all types who hit the bait shop in the visitor center from spring to fall. After a day on the water, spend the night glamping in a cottage, camping in a tent, or settling in at a back-in or pull-through RV campsite with full electricity and water hookups. Picnic tables, fire rings, and a children’s playground are among the amenities in this quiet Georgia park.

Tuskegee National Forest

Cross over to Alabama, less than an hour east of Columbus, to visit Tuskegee National Forest, home to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails that vary in difficulty. Check with the Tuskegee Ranger District office for camping permits at one of the year-round designated primitive campsites. For big-game hunters, Tuskegee is the only national forest in Alabama without a wildlife management area (WMA), but licenses are still required.

F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Less than an hour north of Columbus, near Pine Mountain, sits F.D. Roosevelt State Park—the largest state park in Georgia covering 9,000 acres. Hikers and backpackers can daytrip in or reserve a pet-friendly campsite next to a small fishing pond. Cast a line from the shore or head out in a kayak to catch catfish, bream, and largemouth bass. Back-in and pull-through RV campsites are open year-round with up to 50-amp electrical hookups, water hookups, picnic tables, and firepits. Shared amenities include laundry facilities, restrooms, and showers.

When to go

The hot and humid summer in Georgia is also the peak tourist season for campgrounds in Columbus. For a milder, quieter escape into nature, reserve a campsite in the spring or fall. In spring, daytime temperatures hover around 70°F. During this time, many campers hike among the blooming wildflowers. Fall temperatures are a bit chillier, around 60°F, with picturesque foliage creating a colorful backdrop for year-round hiking trails in the region. Spring and fall tend to be the best times for fishing near Columbus, as well, particularly for bass.