Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Gainesville, GA
Gainesville, GA, located along the shores of Lake Lanier and nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers prime camping opportunities. Whether you're staying at an RV park near the lake or seeking a backcountry adventure in Chattahoochee National Forest, Gainesville has something for every camper. The areaβs lakes, rivers, and forests provide excellent fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife spotting. Whether you're looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat or a mountain adventure, Gainesville is a fantastic camping destination.
Watsadler Campground in Hart County is located 31 min southwest of Anderson, SC with an elevation of 679 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 2 boat sites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 42 sites have electric and water hookups. 7 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $32.00 to $64.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (1 hr 19 min northwest of Anderson, SC) with an elevation of 1,674 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 105 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Morganton Point Campground is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (1 hr 9 min southeast of Cleveland, TN) with an elevation of 1,827 feet. There are a total of 41 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 26 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lake Winfield Scott Rec Campground is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (1 hr 15 min north of Gainesville, GA) with an elevation of 2,838 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites including 1 cabin. The campground is normally open from the beginning of January to the end of October. 9 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 5 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $125.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Tallulah Gorge Campground is part of Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia (50 min northeast of Gainesville, GA) with an elevation of 1,640 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $34.00 to $37.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

*Earn our
Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.