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#28. Etowah River Campground
- Rating: 1.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 437 Rider Mill Rd Dahlonega, KY 30533
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated campgrounds in Athens, according to Yelp
Camping is a growing leisure activity with no signs of slowing down. According to KOA's 2022 North American Camping report, close to 57 million households in the U.S. and Canada took at least one camping trip in the last year, with tent camping being the most popular way to sleep outdoors.
There are many factors to consider when planning a camping trip, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their unit.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Services manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds too. According to the North American Camping report, more than half of people tend to camp within 100 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time, up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in Athens using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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#27. Anderson/Lake Hartwell Koa
- Rating: 2.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 187 Ste I-85 Anderson, SC 29621
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Bert Adams Scout Camp
- Rating: 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 218 Scout Rd Covington, GA 30016
- Categories: Day Camps, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Shoal Creek Campground
- Rating: 2.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6300 Shadburn Ferry Rd Buford, GA 30518
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing
- Rating: 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 120 Carolina Landing Dr Fair Play, SC 29643
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. North Shore Landing
- Rating: 2.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2541 Carey Station Rd Greensboro, GA 30642
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center
- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 543 Elliott Trl Mansfield, GA 30055
- Categories: Gun/Rifle Ranges, Hiking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Anderson / Lake Hartwell KOA
- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 200 Wham Rd Anderson, SC 29625
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. The Shores Of Asbury
- Rating: 3.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Asbury Park Rd Anderson, SC 29625
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Duckett Mill Campground
- Rating: 3.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 3720 Duckett Mill Rd Gainesville, GA 30506
- Categories: Lakes, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Stone Mountain Campground
- Rating: 3.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Big Water Marina & Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 320 Big Water Rd Starr, SC 29684
- Categories: Boating, Marinas, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Bolding Mill Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 4055 Chestatee Rd Gainesville, GA 30506
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Shady Grove Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way Cumming, GA 30041
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Old Federal Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 6219 Old Federal Rd Flowery Branch, GA 30542
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Old Salem Park
- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1530 Old Salem Rd Greensboro, GA 30642
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Jenny's Creek Family Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4542 US 129 Cleveland, GA 30528
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Leisure Acres
- Rating: 3.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3840 Westmoreland Rd Cleveland, GA 30528
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Clemson RV Park At The Grove
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 150 Dalton Dr Pendleton, SC 29670
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Timberline Glamping
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way Cumming, GA 30041
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Bald Ridge Creek
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4100 Bald Ridge Park Rd Cumming, GA 30041
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. In The Woods Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 142 Casey Ct Canon, GA 30520
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Pine Lake Rv Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5540 High Shoals Rd Bishop, GA 30621
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. The River's Edge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2311 Pulliam Mill Rd NW Dewy Rose, GA 30634
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Glisson Camp & Retreat Center
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 690 Camp Glisson Rd Dahlonega, GA 30533
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. BoMax Ranch and Retreat
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 3060 Lacy Rd SW Crawfordville, GA 30631
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Don Carter State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 5000 N Browning Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA 30506
- Categories: Campgrounds, Parks, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Windy Sky RV & Cabin Rentals
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 20 River Vista Dr Dillard, GA 30537
- Categories: RV Rental, Vacation Rentals, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp
