The best hot spring campgrounds near Hiawassee, Georgia

Looking to escape to the great outdoors near Hiawassee, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 99 options for camping near Hiawassee, Georgia with hot springs. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the game, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), Haw Ridge (230 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. With amenities like campfires, trash, and showers, and activities like whitewater paddling, climbing, and boating, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $49 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hiawassee

Looking to escape to the great outdoors near Hiawassee, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 99 options for camping near Hiawassee, Georgia with hot springs. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the game, we've got you covered. Check out top campsites like Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), Haw Ridge (230 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. With amenities like campfires, trash, and showers, and activities like whitewater paddling, climbing, and boating, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $49 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hiawassee

1. Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

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41mi from Hiawassee · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

If you love the outdoors, our authentic yurts and improved campsites have it all. This peaceful mountain is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, on a 108-acre eco-forestry private reserve. Nestled up to 2 national forests, in The Land of 150 Waterfalls, local activities are abundant. Our outdoor experience offers complete, private access to guests only, with fishing, tubing, kayaking, and hiking activities on the property. A rugged 9-hole disc golf trail encourages exploration of your private mountain. Our yurts provide large fire pits, exquisite views from their ample porches, hugging you with a warm, peaceful welcome home from a day full of activities. Our yurts are nicely appointed with a queen-size bed, mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. The detached 144 sq ft shared bath house provides all the facilities, as well as towels and basic bathing necessities for yurt stays only. Lie on the heated mattress pad with soft linens and watch the stars sail across the clear dome as you drift off to sleep to dream of the day's adventures. Nestled up to the Great Smoky Mountains National park, this property is unique in everything it offers. Riverside on the renowned fly fishing river, the Tuckasegee River, or ridge top on Cullowhee Mountain, elevation 3850'. There are improved camp sites, yurts, or free range camping and hiking. The views are spectacular, wherever you decide to locate on the property. We implement " Leave no trace" rules and welcome respectful 4wd access to the mountain. All walks of life love the outdoors... The outdoors is here, Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

2. Nantahala National Forest

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438 sites · Franklin, North Carolina

Discover what the Cherokee call the Land of the Noonday Sun.

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3. Cherokee National Forest

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625 sites · Mountain City, Tennessee

Follow us to Tennessee and dive into the grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest! It’s filled to the brim with scenic forested trails, rushing rivers, and rainbow trout. During the day you can go rafting, and at night you can bask yourself in moonshine (of various sorts) and brush up on your constellations. If you are in pursuit of some Appalachian Mountain bliss, this is the right place to start. Don’t forget your camera, you're going to want to show these vistas off!

Public campgrounds near Hiawassee

We were able to swim right from our site by the lake...

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Jackrabbit Mountain Campground

4.6mi from Hiawassee · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Fires Creek Recreation Area

7.6mi from Hiawassee · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Fires Creek Hunters Camp

12mi from Hiawassee · 1 site · in Nantahala National Forest

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Standing Indian Campground

15mi from Hiawassee · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground

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Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground

15mi from Hiawassee · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Ellicott Rock Wilderness

16mi from Hiawassee · 11 sites · in Nantahala National Forest

Wine Spring Horse Camp

17mi from Hiawassee · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Snowbird Creek

25mi from Hiawassee · 1 site · in Nantahala National Forest

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Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

27mi from Hiawassee · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Long Hungry FDR #2586

27mi from Hiawassee · 1 site · in Nantahala National Forest

Snowbird Backcountry Area

29mi from Hiawassee · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Nantahala National Forest

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Cullasaja Gorge Campground

29mi from Hiawassee · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Julia

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

I would definitely recommend Destination Outdoors! Matt is an awesome host, and he has created an amazing spot. The yurts are super comfy and the bathroom is great!

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Amy

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

We enjoyed our stay in the yurt on Matt’s land. We walked down to the river and up to a view at 3000+ ft-all on the property. Beautiful! ! The bathroom is clean. The yurt was comfortable. There was plenty of room for tents on the site. Matt was responsive, kind and helpful. Will definitely be back!