12 Best Private Campsites Near Kings Bay Base, GA, US 2026

Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Kings Bay Base, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 130 private campsites to choose from, ranging in price from $11 to an average of $48 per night. Some of the top-rated options include Glenn Farm (146 reviews), IN THE FOREST AND CLOSE TO OCEAN (71 reviews), and Suwannee River Glamping (46 reviews). Whether you're into off-roading, wind sports, or hiking, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. And with amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and campfire pits, you can enjoy the great outdoors with ease. Book your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kings Bay Base

Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Kings Bay Base, Georgia? Hipcamp has over 130 private campsites to choose from, ranging in price from $11 to an average of $48 per night. Some of the top-rated options include Glenn Farm (146 reviews), IN THE FOREST AND CLOSE TO OCEAN (71 reviews), and Suwannee River Glamping (46 reviews). Whether you're into off-roading, wind sports, or hiking, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. And with amenities like potable water, trash disposal, and campfire pits, you can enjoy the great outdoors with ease. Book your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kings Bay Base

1. Blackwater Ranch – River Camping

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45mi from Kings Bay Base · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

🌿 Welcome to Blackwater, y’all Just 35 minutes from Jacksonville, Blackwater is a secluded 10+ acre private riverfront property at Georgia’s southernmost edge right on the Florida-Georgia Line. Surrounded by protected woodland and a sweeping river bend, it offers space, quiet, and a true escape from crowded camps. Your view looks straight into Florida, across 150+ acres of undeveloped preserve, giving the property a peaceful, remote feel while remaining easy to access. 📸 Yes, you can swim or stand in two states at once for that perfect Instagram photo Situated on the St. Marys River, a rain-fed freshwater river flowing from the Okefenokee Swamp. Natural tannins from peat give the water its famous sweet-tea color, which appears darker in deeper sections and clearer along the shore. ✔️ Clean and safe for swimming ✔️ Naturally antibacterial ✔️ No pollutants or runoff ✔️ No smell, mud, or rocks ✔️ Soft white sugar-sand bottom The property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year-old beach dune (Trail Ridge), creating one of the best natural swimming spots for cooling off on hot summer days. 🌱 Rare Southern Ecosystem: Blackwater sits where river, ancient sea dune, hardwood forest, pine uplands, and cypress wetland all meet. Southern live oaks, saw palmettos, wax myrtle, and wild huckleberry-blueberries fill the landscape, an ecosystem rarely found on a single property. 🏕️ Camping, Families, and Groups: Well-spaced sites across open wooded areas provide room to spread out without the packed feel of state parks. Ideal for tent camping, vanlife, RVs, families, and small or large group gatherings. A 70-foot covered riverfront pavilion with electricity, water, hammocks, and a firepit overlooks the water, perfect for meals, shade, and gathering out of the summer rainstorms. 🔎 Quick Camp Details: 🏕️ Spacious sites on a 10+ acre property 🚗 Easy vehicle access 🔥 Firepits and grills throughout 🌌 Dark, quiet nights for stargazing 🐕 Dog-friendly - FREE 📶 Cell service is spotty (great for unplugging) 🚣 Things To Do: Swim • Fish • Kayak • Canoe • Paddleboard 📍 Minutes from St. Marys Shoals Equipedal Park 📍 Close to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (Okefenokee Adventures) Peaceful, scenic, unforgettable, secluded riverfront camping near Jax!

2. The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

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28mi from Kings Bay Base · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!

3. Camp Z Folkston

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31mi from Kings Bay Base · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a small private campground at our home on 10 acres. Offering stays for travelers and visitors. No frills just a beautiful place to stay and rest. Self-contained (no public restrooms or showers here) RVs/Vans/Travel Trailers of all kinds. Up to 35'. In your request let me know what kind of RV/size that you have. We usually respond right away unless its in the middle of the night. We have one 30 amp/water site, one site with water only. Other sites for boondocking (dry camping only) Not far from the Okefenokee national refuge, the Okefenokee swamp park, and the Folkston train funnel. 35+ miles to the east coast. Lots to see and do here. St. Mary's, GA is directly east. Fernandina & Amelia Beaches, FL and Jekyll island/St. Simons, GA..

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Tom

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

It is a big campground (50+ acres) with a small campground feel. It wasn't crowded when we were there and it was very quiet and beautiful. Good options for tent sites in a grassy field or under big oak trees. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

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Tom

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Beautiful and quiet. Hosts were great. Good options for tent sites in a grassy field or under the oak trees. We stayed in the grassy field since it had been raining and we wanted to avoid the sand and mud. Only there for 1 night but it was perfect for us. Would definitely go back.

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Adam

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Been there many times in both tent and camper. Always a pleasure and peaceful!

Eliza

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

One of the BEST sites I’ve found through Hipcamp!!!! There was no shortage of things to do on the property itself, but as other reviews have mentioned, there are plenty of nature activities all within short driving distance. Host was great, facilities had everything I needed and in working order. I will definitely be back.

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Joe

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

Stayed 2 nights. Camping with tents. At the time of this review, there was a drought, so the river was extremely low. Property was very well kept, clean, and a great central location if you don’t want to be too far away from everything. Hopefully next time the rain has raised the river so we could do the full runs, up and down stream. The water was nice and cool, great for the warmer days we had in November. We will definitely be returning. Great site.

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Robert

November 2025

13 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

I loved this place as back a couple of miles from the main road, one of the quietest places I’ve stayed at. Lots of space for large venues. Nothing going on while I was there which was nice. Would definitely come back.

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Crystal

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

Very private, very remote, lovely waterfront property

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Eric M.

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

This is a great place for children and rv camping. Lots of toys, cars, and trucks for the kids to play with. The St. Mary's river borders the property and is accessible for wading, swimming, and fishing. The property itself is very nice with some secluded spots if you want to do some primitive tent camping. There are port-o-let style toilets with a sink and access to potable water.

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Edward

November 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

Great location for a weekend camp. We were in a 23' TT and used the 30 amp service and water with no problems. CG is clean and stocked with toys to keep the grandkids busy. St Mary's was VERY low water. No paddling this weekend. Will definitely be back. Great job M ! Happy Campers

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Grace

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Beautiful land and very nice host! Definitely would recommend

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Tabi

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Very nice space! Large enough to make you feel like you have privacy on a super cute piece of land tucked far off the road. Love the fact there are toilets, power options, & water. We booked a tent electric space but ended up in an rv space by mistake… but were happy for the mix up as we had access to a water spigot. We had no idea they were hosting a football game watch that night, or having live music, but even still it wasn’t too loud so we weren’t bothered by it. Would recommend for a quick, convenient getaway.

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Russell

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

This place was awesome, Host was super nice and very helpful.

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Oscar

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Lugar muy tranquilo y relajante lo recomiendo solo una cosa el agua tiene un mal olor.

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Greg

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Neat place and quiet. Nice setup with shower and bathroom.

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Samantha

October 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

We will absolutely be back with our family to camp here. It's secluded and beautiful. Our kids had such an amazing time exploring the campgrounds and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The hosts are very hospitable and the campgrounds were clean and just beautiful.

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Carlos

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

We had an amazing weekend at Blackwater Ranch! It’s one of the best spots near Jacksonville, peaceful, beautiful, and perfect for spending quality time with family. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors

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Kristen

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater River Camp

This spot is a jewel! Right off the road but tucked away. Lovely river access with sweet white sugar sand beaches. Great for kids with fun stuff to keep them occupied. A really cool cypress glade with knees galore if you are willing to explore. Our night was shared with a large group of folks gathering for fun, and we still felt we had privacy. We would go back in a heartbeat and recommend that you check it out!

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PETER

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

1 night at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Very nice people and lots of open room to set up.

Mary

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Met Jessica and a couple of ladies from the restaurant, could not have asked for nicer people. The grounds were very nice. RVs were separated from regular campers which I loved. I was under some oaks all by myself. Ate at the restaurant and it was really good. They were having karaoke that night but I was to tired to go. I couldn't hear it from my van though. Slept well. Thanks ladies, all of you for making me feel welcome

William

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

Jessica is one of the most responsive and clear communicating HipCamp hosts I’ve worked with. All our interactions were respectful and very helpful to me as a camper. I will also note that finding the place is easy. The property is beautiful and there are lots of options about where to pitch your tent. What really made this place spectacular for me was the stary skies. WOAH! No light pollution at all. My first night I sat out and star gazed until nearly 1AM! I will be back.