Top-rated campgrounds near Jefferson
Lula Disc House
1. Lula Disc House
93%
(96)
17mi from Jefferson · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hello Campers,
We are a 125 acre property that has 36 holes of championship disc golf. The North Oconee River runs through our property as well as three ponds throughout. We have plenty of room to pitch your tents. It really depends on how far you would like to be from the bathhouse. We are 6 miles from Lake Lanier and the Chattahooce River, and a short drive to hiking/mountain biking trail heads.
We have a wonderful bathhouse with restrooms, showers and laundry just a very short walk from our sites (maintained by the staff at the park).
We're also pet-friendly and love our furry campers! Just add the pet fee for each pet in the extras section at check out or send us an email letting us know ahead of time and we will get that added. We just ask that you do not leave your pet alone in the tents at any time unless properly crated. You are financially responsible for any damage that is done to our accommodations by your pets.
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Lakefront get away
2. Lakefront get away
98%
(124)
19mi from Jefferson · 1 site
My wife and I built this campsite for friends and family to enjoy our beautiful lake and peaceful site. Hopefully you will come and begin to be part of our camping family!!
Learn more about this land:
Our lakefront campsite has a wonderful view with full Rv hookups, 50&30 Amp
great fishing, kayaks and paddle boards welcome the 80 acre lake will give you all recreational entertainment you can ask for. Boat ramp for Boats with electric motors only. Pets welcome with leash rules followed.
Picnic table, fire pit and charcoal grill available
pull through, campsite with minimal leveling for Rv’s,
Property is down a gravel road a little bumpy and a few hills but doesn’t require 4 wheel drive, but helpful
(Sometimes the road to paradise is a little bumpy)
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Full hookups
Lakeside RV Resort
3. Lakeside RV Resort
98%
(132)
19mi from Jefferson · 2 sites
9.3 Acres of Private Serenity!
80 Acre private lake with dock, fire pit, covered pavilion, long quiet walks through the woods.
Our famous Ila Cafe is only 5 minutes away! 20 minutes to Athens Restaurant, UGA Campus and Georgia Football! And only 20 minutes to Commerce Outlet Malls and Walmart, 15 minutes to the Boutier Winery, 30 minutes to
Watson Mill State Park, located directly on an 80 acre reservoir lake! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, taking long walks, hiking, or just relaxing!
Beautiful Lake View Campsite!
Full Hook-ups! No motorboats.
50 Amp & 30 Amp Service.
You'll have access to a Fire Pit and Pavillon; a Gas/Charcoal Grill, along with a dock on an 80 Acre Fishing Lake,
and 2 double Kayaks with life vests.
Swimming, Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking, Roasting Marshmallows,
Picnicking or just Relaxing.
Pets are welcome, on leashes, portable water, picnic tables, wifi, and trash bins are available on property. Camp fires are permitted (outside of burn bans), and firewood is available for sale on site.
Guests love staying with us: "My wife, 2 dogs, and I had an amazing weekend stay at Debbie's campsite. The RV site was level and all the hookups were conveniently located and worked great. Her lakefront property is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed walking our dogs around the property and also taking some camping chairs down to the dock to take in the sunset. The firepit can hold a massive fire and I would definitely recommend buying some firewood from Debbie as it is perfectly seasoned and burns great. We really appreciated having the gas grill/charcoal combo grill on site to cook dinners on and there is plenty of space to play some yard games (cornhole, frisbee etc). We will absolutely come back!"
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Full hookups
Fort Yargo State Park
4. Fort Yargo State Park
100%
(11)
State park 14mi from Jefferson · 28 sites
An easy escape from the city, this park has hiking, swimming, and history.
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Don Carter State Park
5. Don Carter State Park
100%
(2)
State park 19mi from Jefferson · 11 sites
This park’s cool and calm waters provide an ideal setting for swimmers, boaters, and paddlers.
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Bramlett Farms
6. Bramlett Farms
100%
(47)
22mi from Jefferson · 4 sites
30 Acres of Mostly Wooded Land just outside Atlanta and convenient to the highway. We bought this property that borders our home about a year ago to stop it from becoming townhomes. We're working in the direction of building an event space and airbnb tiny home community but until then we have put in a few RV spots to start sharing this beautiful property. We have walking trails down to a creek and bridge with more to come.
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Full hookups
Peace Apalachee
7. Peace Apalachee
100%
(12)
23mi from Jefferson · 1 site
Come find rest or adventure in the lush, serene Georgia woods. While here you will truly feel like you've gotten away to a magical grove among the trees. Add a relaxing natural-getaway to your game weekend in Athens, or just stop over for a quick stay when you need a getaway from "normal" life. Whether you're looking to camp without all the mess and discomfort or just hoping to experience the novelty of a space filled with stylish charm, our Airstream is here for you!
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Smith Farm
8. Smith Farm
99%
(334)
24mi from Jefferson · 1 site · Tent, RV
Convenient to Athens and near the south fork of the Broad River, this beautiful land features ponds, meandering streams, and amazing views. Enjoy fishing, exploring, or just relaxing in this special place.
Veterans, active military, and first responders receive a free night. Message in advance of booking for a discount code.
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Peace Camp LLC
9. Peace Camp LLC
100%
(18)
25mi from Jefferson · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Peace Camp, nestled off the beaten path near Athens, GA, and on the outskirts of Colbert. If you're seeking a peaceful getaway where you can unwind, sleep undisturbed, and explore nearby points of interest, you've come to the right place.
Our site offers:
1 utility bench
1 prep table
1 small fire pit (please ensure no local fire bans)
This space was recently cleared and prepared with your comfort in mind. While there are no utilities available, potable water is available upon request. As stewards of nature, we kindly ask that you pack in and pack out your belongings, leaving only footprints behind.
So, pull up in your adventure van and enjoy a worry-free evening surrounded by the tranquility of Peace Camp.
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
10. Tallulah Gorge State Park
100%
(19)
State park 44mi from Jefferson · 4 sites
A deep canyon meets six dramatic waterfalls at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
11. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
96%
(69)
National forest 51mi from Jefferson · 557 sites
Visit the Georgian gateway to the Appalachian Trail.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Victoria Bryant State Park
12. Victoria Bryant State Park
State park 28mi from Jefferson · 7 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Victoria Bryant State Park.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
13. Watson Mill Bridge State Park
100%
(4)
State park 31mi from Jefferson · 40 sites
Discover Watson Mill Bridge State Park's historic charm and outdoor splendor.
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Garner Smith Field
14. Garner Smith Field
100%
(11)
25mi from Jefferson · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
You can camp out overlooking the field and watch the sunrise. Wake up with the birds singing. Sit out under the stars at night and listen to the crickets chirp and watch the fire flies.
We are just a short drive from Lake Lanier, hiking trails, waterfalls, shopping and restaurants. We don't have power hook up. You will need to be self sufficient. No Wi-Fi, sorry. Just enjoy the nature!
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Potable water
Openroad Farm
15. Openroad Farm
100%
(18)
26mi from Jefferson · 2 sites
We are a 10 acre horse farm 15 minutes outside of Athens, GA. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of bucolic Oconee County while being only minutes away from bustling downtown Athens or quaint Watkinsville. Our farm offers water and electric hookups. Our large, dark sky provides the perfect backdrop for stargazing on a clear night. As fellow RVers, (thus the farm name, Openroad) we look forward to welcoming you to our little slice of heaven.
Please note that we only host RVs. We do not have facilities for tent campers.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Broad River Retreat
16. Broad River Retreat
99%
(101)
27mi from Jefferson · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located on the beautiful Broad River, summer offers views of kayakers and tubers floating down the river, close enough to see, but far enough away to feel alone.
Eagle spottings and colorful landscapes make this retreat a camper's heaven.
Learn more about this land:
20 minutes from downtown Athens. A quarter mile down a winding dirt drive will open up to a beautiful scene of river and nature. Quiet solitude and you are at one with this piece of heaven. Keep your eyes open for the bald eagle. If you are agile enough, climb down the terrain to the river for an early morning bath or fish for lunch.
This site is a singular rental. You will have it to yourself. You may choose to camp with friends in which there is space for an Rv and a pull behind or two small rvs. It can also be used to tent camp. There is a small shed with a full bunk on bottom and a twin on top. A table with two chairs and electric fireplace. There is in addition, a small A/C unit in the shed. It is a small space with nothing but outlets and a small refrigerator. You will need to bring all of your essentials. Pillows/Sheets/Linens/towels are not provided. The bath house is steps away. You will need towels/rags/soap/toilet paper and all essentials. It is merely a toilet, sink, and shower.
There is a Weber charcoal grill available on site. Bring your essentials.
You will need to bring your own firewood..
The driveway to the site is marked with the 1755 address sign on Davids Home Church rd. If you are driving N/NW on David's Home Church Rd, it is exactly 2 miles on the right from where you turned onto the road. If you are traveling E/SE on David's Home Church Rd, it is exactly 1.7 miles on the left from where you turned onto David's Home Church Rd.
The gate will be closed, please close the gate back when you leave.
Please take advantage of the Broad River outpost to rent kayaks/canoes/tubes.
Also The Sandbar is located minutes away and they also provide rentals as well as zip lining.
Royston has a grocery store and fast food.
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The Great Escape
17. The Great Escape
100%
(14)
27mi from Jefferson · 1 site · Tent, RV
Glamping anyone? Located on 4 acres just 10 miles from downtown Athens, the Great Escape has everything for the excitement of camping. The site is surrounded with tons of farmland and forest, making it a private oasis just minutes from excellent restaurants, nightlife, breweries, and all things UGA! Looking for hiking? You are just miles away from state parks! Get away your way....not the hotel way!
The Great Escape currently has power and water hook-up along with a septic holding tank to dump your black tank. We do ask that you dump your gray water directly on the ground. We also have 3 RV sites with full hook-ups for long-term renters and a spot for our camper that we rent out on Airbnb. This property offers privacy along with peace and security.
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The Fenn Farm
18. The Fenn Farm
100%
(48)
29mi from Jefferson · 1 site · Tent, RV
ONLY OFFERING RV SPOT WITH SELF SUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AND TENT CAMPERS.Welcome to The Fenn Farm! We currently have a 1 spot open for RV'S Has water, 50 amp power and septic if needed. Primitive camping is offered for a different rate upon request. You will LOVE our primitive spot!!!!Located on 15 acres with morning and evening deer sightings, some Nigerian dwarf goats to visit, and walking paths through the property down to the creek and falls, come and enjoy the simple life. From the neighboring cows and horses to the beautiful sunsets, come enjoy the peace and serenity! Only 15 to 30 minutes from most places in Athens including downtown. Small town, grocery, and small restaurants located about 5 to 7 minutes away. 25 minutes away from Watson Mill State park.
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Georgia Bushcraft
19. Georgia Bushcraft
97%
(72)
31mi from Jefferson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Georgia Bushcraft — a nature-rich camping property in Oconee County, Georgia, where families, outdoor enthusiasts, and curious beginners can unplug, explore, and enjoy time outside together. Our property features a mix of wooded campsites, open spaces, and activity areas, giving guests a balance of peaceful camping and fun things to do during their stay.
Guests can expect a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with room to spread out, enjoy a campfire, and experience the outdoors at their own pace. Depending on the time of year, you may see hardwood forests, open field views, trails, and areas used for outdoor classes and activities. Families especially enjoy being near Adventure Camp, our outdoor playground and kids’ class area, while other guests love the easy access to camp amenities and the chance to simply unwind in the woods.
Whether you’re here for a quiet camping weekend, time with the kids, or to enjoy outdoor learning and seasonal events, Georgia Bushcraft is designed to be a place where adventure and comfort come together.
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Mountain Adventure Outfitters
20. Mountain Adventure Outfitters
94%
(45)
31mi from Jefferson · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
MAO is any OHV enthusiast’s oasis! We offer multiple creek-side campsites for your enjoyment. Our site boasts a variety of non-typical on-site activities including OHV trail/obstacles, an RC crawler park/trail loop, an RC short course track, and creek side hiking trail. Campsite bookings include MTN ADV Day Pass. Come and experience our growing Off-Road/Outdoor Adventure-based facility. Stay tuned for new accommodations and campsites currently in the works! We do have a free roaming Great Dane named Myla that might visit your campsite throughout your stay, she is very friendly and loves attention!
Find more local activities here:
https://www.mtnjeeps.com/camp
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jeremy
3 days ago
Tent
Absolutely amazing place to camp! The place is clean, organized and family friendly. The hosts are really nice and attentive and the free firewood is an amazing addition. Highly recommend booking here if you want a unique experience. I will definitely be coming back with my kids next stay.
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Anthony
1 week ago
Tent
This is a wonderful place, very peaceful, for a rock hound this river yields many treasures and Indian artifacts. Very clean area and awesome hosts
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Kenneth
1 week ago
30 ft travel trailer
Third time staying here. Dana is an awesome host and the location is perfect for us! Highly recommended.!
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Susan
1 week ago
With pets
Super beautiful scenery, great host and the breakfast menu was so good!
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Patrick
1 week ago
Tent
We loved this place!!
The campsites are super cute and right next to the river. The sounds of the river was the best white noise ever and I had some of the best sleep of my life, even on an air mattress!
The sites are small so be prepared for that.
The fire pits were ready for us and they stack it very well. Fire started right up and there's plenty of wood to keep it going all night.
There's also tubing and a little beach, which will entertain the family all day! Too cold on this trip but we're excited to come back and try it!
We had a great trip and can't wait to come back! Thank you George and Gini for being gracious hosts and so accommodating! We had a wonderful time!
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Mariah
2 weeks ago
Tent
It was a great time! Pretty secluded and the pond was very nice! Can’t wait to come back!
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natalie
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Everything was beautiful, it was peaceful and clean, I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to my next visit.
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Heidi
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Camp site 2 sits far enough away from the road next to a hill for some privacy. The disc golf courses are amazing and it was nice to be able to relax at the end of a long day. Everyone we encountered was very friendly. Bathrooms are a decent walk but very nice and clean.
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Lindsey
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We had the best time camping on Larissa’s land! It was a beautiful and peaceful property mini great places to set up camp. We enjoyed feeding the ducks!!
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Jason
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
George and Gini were exceptional hosts and everything was so easy thanks to them. Really appreciate the surprise hay ride for the kids.
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Haylee Bella
2 weeks ago
Tent
Wow! Where do I even begin? George and Gini have crafted such a beautiful, caring space, they have poured and continue to pour so much love into every single soul they come across, I am deeply moved with this experience, and left with such incredible memories. Thank you so much, I'm already planning the next time I will be camping here, CANNOT WAIT! :)
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KC
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Herzen Platz (a place in the Heart)
Herzen Platz (Place in the Heart) is appropiately named. The location was a delightful little piece of nature with its beautiful foilage, flowering plants and trees alongside a babbling creek and was just overall beautiful. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by our charming host Gary and his sweet little pups. He gave us a lay of the land, informed us of additional services offered (Like gourmet breakfast and other fare options available and use of the hot tub) and gave us recommendations on various local things to explore.
The tent itself was definitely the embodiment of glamping with its full size bed, leather futon, coffee station, and bottle of wine, complete with glass wineglasses, that greeted us upon arrival. It even had fans and a heater to accomodate the variances in temperature. The modern day outhouse consisted of a compsting toilet, mirror and outdoor handwashing station. Next to it was a shower with a tankless water heater that allowed us to take glorious hot showers. It was a fantastic experience!
Although it may not be typical for other guests, we were enchanted by the place and wanted to get to know its owner. As a result, we opted to talk to Gary and get to know him. He is truly a lovely soul!
My friend and I had the best time. We highly recommend Hertzen Platz and definitely plan on returing!!!
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Sarah
2 weeks ago
Tent
An absolutely beautiful tent camping area! Tucked inside the trees with gentle creek/waterfall, gentle sounds. I was able to make a big fire 🔥 & again the vibe was magical. No light pollution, so, falling up into the night sky. Fairies 🧚♀️ definitely live here.
I did have to 4 wheel it across a field to reach it, but, I have a Subaru so no worries.
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Kari
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
The owners are so nice here. This is a very sweet spot. I camped down by the creek, where I could hear a gentle sound of water flowing, and I was serenaded by frogs at night. There’s a short trail to walk along the creek, through a bamboo grove with fairy lights, passing an RC boardwalk, skywalk, bridge and boulder fields. I can tell they put a lot of love and detail into their RC adventures. Looks really fun!
As long as you understand that there is no electricity, water, shower or restroom after hours and are prepared, then it’s all good. I personally prefer to bring my own overnight toilet rather than have to walk a ways in the middle of the night, so it was fine with me. There were some traffic sounds from the country road, but it quieted down a lot by nighttime.
The 2 creekside spots were level, well draining and large enough for 2 tents and cars, with a fire ring. Being way down the hill, it was quiet and dark enough, I felt a world away from the hustle bustle.
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Wendy
3 weeks ago
22 ft travel trailer
Great stay, once again 😃 Highly recommend this lovely place.
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natalie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Brook lake was beautiful, calming, the weather was perfect, the welcoming committee was awesome. It was clean. I loved it. I will be back next weekend.
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raymone
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Nice clean and relaxing camp ground. The kids loved it. Our host were very nice and pleasant. I would definitely come back to this camp ground.
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Jayme
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful location, well maintained and fun esthetic! Had a wonderful time on this truly amazing course!
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Kareem
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Herzen Platz (a place in the Heart)
The location was amazing sleeping with the stream right behind this I had beautiful sounds and energy. We can go to Byrd call Flow water was awesome. Not to mention that Sieff‘s cooking every morning was top-notch. I’m plant based and so he accommodated the alterations to the menu and it was absolutely beautiful. There was tons of activities, nearby, wineries, beautiful hikes, and even more attractions that didn’t take away from the scenery that we were in. I will definitely be staying here again.
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Alex
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Such a beautiful piece of land, with just the right amenities for camping. The campsites are well spaced and perfectly positioned near the river. The river is gorgeous, and the clean, cold water feels amazing during the heat of the day. The shared areas are clean and easy to use. We had an amazing stay.
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