The best camping near Hard Labor Creek State Park

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Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

64 sites · RVs, Tents In Hard Labor Creek State Park

Top-rated campgrounds near Hard Labor Creek State Park

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Brooks Lake, a piece of Heaven

30 sites · RVs, Tents56 acres · Conyers, GA

Under new owners and new onsite managers. Privately owned Brooks Lake, located just 25 miles east of Atlanta and 5 miles North of I-20 in Conyers, Georgia. Brooks Lake is a peaceful retreat to the outdoors where you can meditate or be as active as you wish. 56 acres of rolling hills, shaded bluffs, grassy plains, and a 50 acre spring fed lake with serious fishing for Bass, Bream, Crappie, or Catfish. For the more active individual you can rent paddle boats, canoes or fishing boats. Complimenting Brooks Lake’s abundant green space, are its wonderful amenities such as: community fire pit, picnic pavilions, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, softball, and basketball (All at your Own Risk; No Lifeguards on duty)! There are Restrooms available(no showers). We encourage everyone to continue using good social distancing for the safety of all.

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Arabia Mountain Farm

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Stonecrest, GA

We became the owners of this 6 acres in 2020. We have since started a large garden, have goats and chickens, and have had many projects. We love sharing this beautiful space with others! We are surrounded by the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Reserve, 4000 acres of beauty. There are hiking and biking trails, 2 lakes for fishing, kayaking on the South River, or have a lazy day in the woods. So much to enjoy for outdoor lovers. Being under the canopy of the pine trees really helps keep the site cool during Georgia summers. We have a nice outhouse and outdoor shower with hot water that are available to campers. We do live on the property and the bathroom area is shared with others. Welcome!

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Beechwood Farms

23 sites · RVs, TentsWatkinsville, GA

Southern living at its finest. The farm has been in our family for over 200 years. Nestled deep within the heart of Oconee County, GA this property offers both rolling fields and dense woods.

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Goat Hill Camp

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance), GA

My residential acres are surrounded by old growth forest with a creek and the North Oconee river. My home is up on the hill, overlooking the campsites, and the goats are busy landscaping the Hill. You can enjoy the river and go for hikes along the trails in the woods. You’re very close to the Eastside, Of Athens, and all the commercial needs. The property backs up to Uga’s golf course.

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Willow Bay Farm

25 sites · TentsBishop, GA

Willow Bay Farm was born in 2012 when my wife and I bought the 1903 farmhouse and started renovating. The property has been around for over 100 years and, until we were blessed with the chance to buy, it was in the same family for all that time. Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent and enjoy the wide open space at Willow Bay Farm. We have space in our open grasslands or our wooded areas. This is a family atmosphere where you can just get away for a night or two and enjoy the peace and quiet (with exception of a cow or two in the distance)

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Openroad Farm

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Watkinsville, GA

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.

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Towaliga River Retreat

11 sites · RVs, Tents65 acres · Forsyth, GA

We are a 65 acre River Retreat on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Juliette, GA. Our cabins are cozy and can comfortably accommodate 2 guests with either a single queen or two twin bed accommodations. Our riverside glamping cabin experience offers a more casual and rustic stay and each cabin is equipped with a firepit, charcoal grill, picnic table, and cozy porch furniture. Our tent campsites offer a "pick your own adventure"--our property is open and available for you to find your perfect spot and set up your tent! We welcome tent campers with our primitive access and on-site accommodations. The RV and camper sites are a perfect option for when you have your own lodging but still want to experience the great outdoors! With water and electrical, our hookups offer the basics with some of the best access to the Ocmulgee River. We have immediate and private access to the Ocmulgee River, perfect for paddling and fishing. Our "Beaver Creek" trail is an easy 1.6 mile out and back trail that borders the Ocmulgee River. To note--our property is adjacent to a working train track...perfect location to visit the famous Whistle Stop Cafe and check out the famous Juliette Dam from the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." Come join us and enjoy your Retreat to the River.

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Big Idea Homestead

3 sites · Lodging, Tents1 acre · Jefferson, GA

Recently purchased property. Wanting to turn into a tiny house community with a goat farm. But, for now, it has three empty tiny cabins, one with power, 2 that are primitive, and lots of area for tent camping. Also, have a completely refinished RV set up to use too. Great for a romantic stay for two.

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Lakeside RV Resort

2 sites · RVs9 acres · Hull, GA

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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Bramlett Farms

12 sites · RVs30 acres · Dacula, GA

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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Goat Camp

4 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Jackson, GA

When I moved onto Windy Lane as a child in third grade, our road was a country dirt road. I have a lot more neighbors now, but my little piece of heaven has remained country. My husband, Randy and I enjoy the peace and quiet we get and the plus of being close to the Interstate for when we need to make trips to Atlanta. My land is still surrounded by a fence, now rusted, that my Daddy put up when I was a child. The property is big enough for us to enjoy and small enough for us to maintain. My wildlife camera has captured photos of deer, coyotes, foxes, opossums, raccoons and an occasional dog and cat from the neighborhood. We hope you will stop by and visit with us. Safe travels and may the road rise to meet you and the wind be at your back!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in your favorite spot on our 5+ acre lot. Our niche is privacy and our cute little Nigerian Dwarf goats grazing nearby. Once you are on our property, you will quickly forget you are just a mile from Interstate 75. We are located off Exit 205 and are 40 miles south of Atlanta and 35 miles north of Macon.We are just 5 miles from High Falls State Park and Indian Springs State Park (where kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, etc. are available). We are just 3 miles from Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary and 6 miles from Dauset Trails Nature Center. Both are must sees for animal lovers. If you love stockcar racing, we are just 18 miles from Atlanta Motor Speedway. Activities there aren't just for "race weekends."If shopping is more "your thing," we are just 7 miles south of Tanger Outlet Mall in Locust Grove, Georgia.

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Lakefront get away

1 site · RV5 acres · Ila, GA

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)

The best camping near Hard Labor Creek State Park guide

Overview

About

At Hard Labor Creek State Park, the only hard labor you're likely to do is swinging a golf club, flicking your wrist with a fishing pole, or working up a little sweat along miles of off-road biking trails or the easy to moderate trails that can be used by both hikers and horseback riders. Afterward, you can lay out on the lakeside beach or take a dip in the water. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground has 51 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs, in addition to 11 smaller sites suitable only for tents or pop-up trailers and 11 horse camping sites close to stalls.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Bookings can easily be secured online or by phone, up to 13 months in advance.
The tent/pop-up sites are not available to reserve online, so you’ll have to call the park.
Sites are not available on a first-come, first-served basis. While last-minute availability is a possibility, you’ll still need to make a booking.

When to go

Summer is the most popular time to visit, when Atlanta residents flock here to cool off in the lake. It’s a good idea to make reservations as far in advance as possible during that period, especially if planning to arrive on a weekend. Hard Labor Creek State Park is known for its educational and outreach programming, so check the calendar to see what’s on before planning a visit.