Past trips
Past trip
Site 3 - Tranquil Fern
in Arabia Mountain Farm, GeorgiaLeft a lot to be desired.
Bob G.has mixed feelings towards this listing.
Great access to hiking and biking Arabia Mountain and Panola Mountain plus PATH paved bike trail. Host was nice and responsive. That said, the overall vibe was shabby and rundown. Road noise is a serious issue especially at the ironically named Peaceful Pines campsite, which is very close to very busy Klondike Road; sirens, truck air brakes, noisy motorcycles, loud rap music in an endless parade from 5 am to midnight. The site I requested, Tranquil Fern was somehow occupied by what appeared to be an unhoused couple, so I had to choose one of two other sites. Muscadine was in direct sight of Tranquil Fern and shower outhouse area so I chose not-so-peaceful pines. The various geodesic dome tents, brown saggy tepee and a giant beached houseboat in the middle (apparently destined to be another quirky camping option) was a little too crowded and rundown for my tastes and Iâm a child of the San Francisco sixties. I expected to run across Ken Keseyâs bus rusting in the bushes. One outhouse of two worked, shower only supplied hot water in occasional 30 second bursts, otherwise cold. A hot humid Georgia summer had left everything with a veneer of green algae, black mold and dust. Maybe a good scrub and cooler weather will remedy some problems. Atlanta is only 20-30 minutes away and the area is suburban/rural mix: I wasnât expecting Yosemite. Nevertheless, it looks like Iâll be daytripping to this area rather than shabby-camping.
Past trip
in Big Creek Bluff tent camping, MississippiToo much real nature for glampers?
Bob G.recommends this listing.
A very nice primitive camping site. A well wooded site with limited spots to choose from. I chose the site farthest downhill toward the creek. Be aware that some 2WD vehicles may have trouble getting back uphill if it is rainy. I was there in May and mosquitos were moderately abundant. This is compensated by a comparable amount of spring birdsong and numbers of fireflies. More big leaf magnolias than almost anywhere Iâve been, a sign of a healthy southeastern woods.
Past trip
in Camp Topisaw, MississippiBob G.recommends this listing.
Owner is gracious and the site is lovely. I hesitated to review/recommend because I hate to share the secret, but I think the secret is out. Site is located under a power line but is so idyllic that one soon forgets all about it. Site comes with a hilarious âcamp dogâ, Scar, who looks 20 but is only 2. She sleeps next to your tent all night. Will take a scratch behind the ears and food but never begs, steals or is rude in any way. Fox, skunk and raccoon tracks in the sand indicate that Scar isnât there as a guard dog, but more like a found friend. The moon, stars, frogs and owls will punctuate the sound of rippling water at night, though sleep has never been a problem during any of my stays.


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Past trips
Site 3 - Tranquil Fern
in Arabia Mountain Farm, GeorgiaLeft a lot to be desired.
Great access to hiking and biking Arabia Mountain and Panola Mountain plus PATH paved bike trail. Host was nice and responsive. That said, the overall vibe was shabby and rundown. Road noise is a serious issue especially at the ironically named Peaceful Pines campsite, which is very close to very busy Klondike Road; sirens, truck air brakes, noisy motorcycles, loud rap music in an endless parade from 5 am to midnight. The site I requested, Tranquil Fern was somehow occupied by what appeared to be an unhoused couple, so I had to choose one of two other sites. Muscadine was in direct sight of Tranquil Fern and shower outhouse area so I chose not-so-peaceful pines. The various geodesic dome tents, brown saggy tepee and a giant beached houseboat in the middle (apparently destined to be another quirky camping option) was a little too crowded and rundown for my tastes and Iâm a child of the San Francisco sixties. I expected to run across Ken Keseyâs bus rusting in the bushes. One outhouse of two worked, shower only supplied hot water in occasional 30 second bursts, otherwise cold. A hot humid Georgia summer had left everything with a veneer of green algae, black mold and dust. Maybe a good scrub and cooler weather will remedy some problems. Atlanta is only 20-30 minutes away and the area is suburban/rural mix: I wasnât expecting Yosemite. Nevertheless, it looks like Iâll be daytripping to this area rather than shabby-camping.
Big Creek Bluff tent camping
in Big Creek Bluff tent camping, MississippiToo much real nature for glampers?
A very nice primitive camping site. A well wooded site with limited spots to choose from. I chose the site farthest downhill toward the creek. Be aware that some 2WD vehicles may have trouble getting back uphill if it is rainy. I was there in May and mosquitos were moderately abundant. This is compensated by a comparable amount of spring birdsong and numbers of fireflies. More big leaf magnolias than almost anywhere Iâve been, a sign of a healthy southeastern woods.
Camp Topisaw Creekside Sandbar
in Camp Topisaw, MississippiOwner is gracious and the site is lovely. I hesitated to review/recommend because I hate to share the secret, but I think the secret is out. Site is located under a power line but is so idyllic that one soon forgets all about it. Site comes with a hilarious âcamp dogâ, Scar, who looks 20 but is only 2. She sleeps next to your tent all night. Will take a scratch behind the ears and food but never begs, steals or is rude in any way. Fox, skunk and raccoon tracks in the sand indicate that Scar isnât there as a guard dog, but more like a found friend. The moon, stars, frogs and owls will punctuate the sound of rippling water at night, though sleep has never been a problem during any of my stays.
Camp Topisaw Creekside Sandbar
in Camp Topisaw, Mississippi