With the weather quickly warming up, it’s time to put up the heavy coats and jackets and break out the grills and tents. Luckily for those that live in Georgia, our great state gives us plenty of choices as to where to camp. According to GAStateParks.org, 41 state parks offer 2,700 campsites for visitors. These campsites over a wide variety of different views, with these five in particular being the campsites that any Georgian Outdoorsman should definitely check out.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
The first campsite we will look at is one that is based around one of the most gorgeous sites in the Eastern United States, the Tallulah Gorge. The gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep, giving viewers a wealth of gorgeous sites to take in while there. The 2,739-acre park offers 50 campsites, three backcountry campsites, two picnic shelters, and one pioneer camp.
To make this campsite even better, beyond all the fantastic scenery, Tallulah Gorge State Park also offers up 63-acre lake with a beach, allowing for yet another place for you and your group of friends and family another spot to take in the outdoors and have a little fun. All-in-all, Tallulah Gorge State Park is an excellent place for any Georgian to check out.
Here is the contact info for Tallulah Gorge State Park:
Park – 706-754-7981
Camping – 706-754-7979
Picnic Shelters – 706-782-4014
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
F.D. Roosevelt State Park is Georgia’s largest state park, as the 9,049-acre park is located near Pine Mountain and Warm Springs, giving visitors not only gorgeous views and great campsites, but also amazing walking trails that include the very same 23-mile trek known as the Pine Mountain Trail. The mountain scenery is also one that gives it a different feel than some of the other parks, especially considering it is 80 miles southwest of Atlanta.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park offers up 109 campsites, 22 cottages, 16 backcountry campsites, two picnic shelters, one group shelter, one group campsite, and one pioneer camp. It also offers up two lakes and a swimming pool. F.D. Roosevelt State Park is definitely one of the top choices of the state when it comes to camping and hiking.
Contact Info:
Reservations – 800-864-7275
Park – 706-663-4858
Stables local – 706-628-7463
Cloudland Canyon State Park
The above shot is really all that is needed to describe the natural beauty that Cloudland Canyon State Park offers to its visitors. Located on the Western edge of Lookout Mountain, 3,488-acre park offers some of the best visuals in the entire state of Georgia. The spectacular view from above? It is located a short walk away from the main picnic area. The park also offers other trails for those that want to do a little more exploring that will likely lead them to one of the two waterfalls located within the State Park.
This state park offers 72 campsites, 16 cottages, 13 backcountry campsites, 10 yurts, five picnic areas, four pioneer camps, one group lodge, and one group shelter. This gives visitors plenty to choose from to enjoy the beautiful views the park offers.
Contact Info:
Reservations – 800-864-7275
Park – 706-657-4050
Seminole State Park
A much different view than those posted above, Seminole State Park is located on beautiful Lake Seminole, which offers up a great place for boating, fishing, and birding. It’s also a good place for skiing and tubing. The state park also offers up a sandy swimming beach for those that want to indulge in such activities. On top of the water activities that comes with being on Lake Seminole, the state park also offers trails that lead to gopher tortoise burrows and along one of the largest Longleaf pine forests in the state.
The 604-acre park offers 46 campsites, 14 cottages, five picnic shelters, one group shelter, and one pioneer camp. For those that are looking for a more relaxed campground without as much hiking, Seminole State Park is definitely the choice for you.
Skidaway Island State Park
This gorgeous state park gives away to probably the most unique setting in the state. The state park offers trails that go through maritime forest as well as salt marshes. The campgrounds are set under live oaks and Spanish moss. Wildlife is abundant in this park as well, as campers could see anything ranging from deer to fiddler crabs. The relaxing beauty of the area is one that should be able to please any Georgia camper that decides to make it their destination.
The 588-acre park is also just a 20-minute ride from Savannah and a 35-minute ride from Tybee Island, giving the visitors plenty to choose from on a weekend trip. The park offers 87 campsites, five picnic shelters, three camper cabins, three pioneer camps, and one group shelter.
Contact Info:
Reservations – 800-864-7275
Park – 912-598-2300
