- Clarkesville
Owls Nest Private Campground & Lake
Hosted by William · Clarkesville, Georgia
22 sites · RV, Tent · 256 acres
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Hike-in sites
Hike-in to some sites at this Hipcamp.
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7 sites
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Hickory
100%
(16)Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Lakefront 3
100%
(13)Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Instant book
Lake view
100%
(7)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Lakefront 5
100%
(6)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Instant book
Lakefront 4
100%
(5)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Primitive Camping 1
100%
(2)Hike-in access only
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Primitive Camping 3
Campfires allowed
Potable water
Showers
RV/tent sites (dispersed)
2 sites
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White Oak
87%
(15)Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
Arrowhead Group 1 & 2
Booked 4 times
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
97% Recommend65 ratings · 51 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
20 ft travel trailer ·
White Oak
This was a lovely setting for a camping spot. The peaceful view of the lake and countryside was so relaxing. William was very kind and made us feel welcome. We were lucky at the time that we seemed to be the only campers and had the area to ourselves. Loved our stay!
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Amy W.
8 reviews
This is like my first stay at this hip camp. It’s in my favorite Georgia camping spot on hip Camp. Fishing is AMAZING!!!
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Raven P.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
White Oak
We had a great time and enjoyed the property. The fishing was awesome and the sunsets over the pond was nice.
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Terry M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Lakefront 3
Beautiful property & great hosts! 10 out of 10!!!
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Jeremiah Z.
3 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful spot! Friendly staff. Camping spots overlook a lake. This spot is roughly 10 minutes or so from Helen and a little more from Unicoi State Park.
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Jonathon H.
4 months on Hipcamp
I booked the White Oak campsite. The listing says there is a concrete pad, it says the site is level, is says there is 30 amp service. When I pulled up ready to plug in the host looked at me like I had 3 heads. #W0 amp service? NO. Concrete pad? NO. Level? not really. They offered us an extention cord. And the host was drunk or high. It was a Saturday night and we got there late. After all of this, he said RV campers are high maintenance. I did not ask for a single thing, I only expected a place to park that had electric service for my RV. I paid $140 for 2 nights- could have slept in a Wal-mart parking lot for free. I did request and receive a refund of $118 after HIPCAMP took their fee. Overall, NO I would not recommend this site. If you are tent camping, it's a pretty location.
Meriah M.
10 months on Hipcamp
This is my third stay here. My first visit actually turned into a longer stay, and this time I brought a friend with me. They really enjoyed the Hipcamp too.
The fishing here is amazing, and the property is beautiful. The host is very friendly, which made the experience even better. I also really appreciate that there are bathrooms and a kitchen area available.
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Raven P.
6 reviews
Absolutely beautiful piece of land! Had a quiet, peaceful stay. Gorgeous sunset views. Cooked over an open fire and just stared up at the night sky. Hoping to come back soon!
Sara J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent ·
Lakefront 5
Friendly staff and clean showers! Will definitely be back.
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Kurtis J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lake view
Beautiful property! Lots of space at the sites. William and his crew were very nice, welcoming and accommodating! We will definitely be back
Zachary H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With kids ·
White Oak
Awesome experience again! Host checked on us frequently and very accommodating.
Will be back again definitely!
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Naoki K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent ·
Hickory
Nice property if you can get the campsite down at the lake
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Greg S.
3 reviews
Excellent site, with great views and plenty of fish to catch.
Bathroom and shower is clean.
It’s my son’s favorite site now
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Naoki K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
White Oak
Beautiful property! We had a wonderful time. Would definitely stay again!
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Lida R.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2025
28 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
White Oak
This property is gorgeous. Very quiet and off the beaten path, wonderful little pond and nice recreational building. However, it is for primitive camping in a tent or tiny camper only. There isn’t a 30 amp hook up, if you have an adaptor there is the possibility of hooking to an interior outlet but it’s with household extension cords. Water is somewhat available, but not in a way you could just hook your camper up for the entire stay. Again, very pretty location and had it been properly advertised (primitive only) wouldn’t have been an issue, however due to incorrect advertising we were unable to stay here. Hosts were relatively helpful.
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Hannah K.
9 months on Hipcamp
We stayed two nights in our van with a small tent setup. The view was beautiful—quiet, open, and away from the busy world, which we loved. The host, Kord, was a genuinely friendly, quirky character and made us feel welcome right away. He described the campground as “a work in progress,” and that phrase turned out to be more prophecy than slogan.
The listing mentioned 30A hookups and water available, which usually means at the site. Here, those were located in a building within walking distance instead. The bathrooms were… entertaining. Some toilets worked, others were purely decorative. The showers included one stall with no curtain and another with two rods, one curtain, and a second mystery curtain hanging out on the counter with hooks—like a choose-your-own-adventure situation. Toilet paper was scarce, and although Kord took the feedback with good humor, he never actually restocked it.
“Campsites” is a generous word. It’s basically a big mowed field with some fire rings dropped in at random. Our ring was half-claimed by an ant colony, and the boundaries between setups were more “interpretive art” than defined space. Other families walked right through our camp to reach theirs.
Still, we had a good time. We’re easygoing travelers and can roll with a few rough edges, but the place isn’t quite what it’s advertised to be. Friendly host, great view, but definitely bring your sense of humor—and your own toilet paper.
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Ms. Amanda L.
10 months on Hipcamp
Had a great time tent camping right on the lake! Great fishing experience and overall just a great weekend away! Had to leave alittle early due to rain but all in all would definitely recommend! Nice clean place!
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Mariah R.
3 reviews
I loved tent camping at Owl’s Nest Campground. Stephen and Kord were super helpful getting us settled in. We had a beautiful lake front spot. We hiked around the lake and enjoyed some fishing. Great place to camp!
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Tamera C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
White Oak
We loved camping here. Kids had so much fun fishing and using the canoe. Thanks so much.
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Stephanie G.
9 months on Hipcamp
My wife and I just left White Owl Campground in Sautee Nacoochee Valley, and it’s a flawless five-star escape—hands down the best! Hosted by the amazing William, this private 256-acre farm, just 10 minutes from Helen, Georgia, and Lake Burton, offers unmatched seclusion in a gated wildlife haven. Perfect for our Oktoberfest trips, it’s a quiet retreat after the festival buzz.
The trails for hiking and biking wind through lush, protected forests, teeming with wildlife, all in blissful solitude. Our private site featured a spacious setup with a picnic table, chairs, and a fire pit—roasting marshmallows with provided firewood was pure joy (no need to bring your own!). The on-site reservoir was a fishing dream, with world-class bass and brim, plus great canoeing, all in serene silence.
William’s hospitality shone—warm, helpful, and unobtrusive. Handicap-accessible sites, 5-star showers, a shared kitchen, library, office, and on-site Wi-Fi made it inclusive and convenient. After lake days, we hit Cottage House Restaurant in Cleveland for a phenomenal brunch—crispy fried chicken, cornbread, and peach cobbler, served with Southern charm at great prices.
White Owl is camping perfection: private, peaceful, and flawlessly executed. We’re already planning our return!
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Cody K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
White Oak
Friendly host. There is wifi and full cell service. Nice views, caught multiple bass in the pond. They check in on you if you need anything. Bathrooms and showers very clean. 15 mins form helen nice mountain roads and views.
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Chris S.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Lakefront 4
Neat place. Very private camping. Fairly close to Helen. The little lake was pretty and relaxing.
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Jake W.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Hickory
The camp was very nice! We had an awesome stay! William was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. It was really nice to have the shower and fridge too!
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De Anna L.
1 year on Hipcamp
This is our favorite spot—being close to the lake means we always have a great time catching bass and bluegills. Always happy to come back here.
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Aileen S.
4 reviews
Absolutely awesome campground, beautiful scenery, very quiet and relaxing. William and his team go beyond to make your stay comfortable and are super accommodating. This place is a gem set in the heart of scenic Georgia, very close to all the vineyards and beautiful little towns close by. There was a large mowed plot waiting for us when we arrived complete with stone fire-pit, tiki candle, then William brought us a bundle of wood for the evenings fire. We sat and watched the Eagles that nest here dive down to catch fish from the beautiful stocked lake on this property. We would come back here in a heartbeat, we think this is going to become our goto campground for many years.
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Duncan S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Primitive Camping 1
We had a blast at this property! The host was very chill and accommodating. The site is beautiful and way bigger and spread out than expected. Make sure to bring your own toilet paper but appreciated how much was provided for us and how easy going the host was.
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Brennan M.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Hickory
Beautiful campsite with a ton of room! William was great and very attentive to our needs while giving us privacy
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Shannon W.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Hickory
This was such a beautiful spot with easily accessible bathrooms. The host was very communicative and we loved our stay!
Maggie B.
3 reviews
Beautiful quiet camping spot tucked along a peaceful lake with excellent fishing. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again.
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Ben A.
1 year on Hipcamp
🌿 5 Stars for the Owl’s Nest in Clarkesville, GA! 🌿
We just returned from an unforgettable 4-day stay at the Owl’s Nest, and we can’t say enough good things about this little slice of paradise. Tucked away in the beautiful Blue Mountains of North Georgia, the property is peaceful, private, and absolutely gorgeous — the perfect spot to unplug and unwind. 🌲
Our host William was fantastic — incredibly accommodating, hospitable, and friendly. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel right at home and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
The site is well-marked and easy to find: just follow the Hipcamp signs — the parking lot is on the right , and the clubhouse is on the left. When you see those landmarks, YEP — you made it! 🙌
We spent our days hiking to waterfalls (Hemlock Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi and Moccasin Creek State Parks), watching ducks and hawks, and soaking in the peace of the woods. 🦆🍃
We already can’t wait to come back in the fall to see the colors of the leaves and camp at the Owl’s Nest again. Thank you, William, for sharing your beautiful property with us — see you soon! 🍁🔥
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Sandy P.
2 reviews
Location
Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by William S.
Joined in November 2024Response rate: 60%Response time: Within 16 hours
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