Shown are some proposed campgrounds. All are located in Georgia which means they are really close to none of us and not far from all of us.

On the northwest side of Lake Lanier is Army Corps of Engineers campground, Bolding Mill.

We have stayed at many COE campgrounds and Bolding Mill is certainly our favorite. The roads are wide and smooth, reminding us of a "RV Resort" not a COE campground.

Of course it is on a beautiful lake.

Many trails to explore.

A perfect place for an inflatable kayak

Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon State Park is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state of Georgia.

You can choose from fully-equipped and comfortable cottages or quirky yurts.

Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and dense woodland there is a lot to see.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo State Park has a 260-acre lake that offers a large swimming beach and fishing.

This park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.

Most of the camping sites are on the lake

Located near Cordele, Georgia is Georgia Veterans State Park.

It is on Lake Blackshear.

Take a trip back in time on a scenic Georgia train ride through the rolling countryside on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train that goes right through Georgia Veterans Memorial Park and over Lake Blackshear making a stop at the depot in the Park. This 1949 vintage train is named for the original rail spur line that went from Savannah to Americus, GA and then on to Montgomery, Alabama. Today the SAM Shortline travels between Cordele and Americus,

Hamburg State Park is along the edge of quiet Hamburg Lake fed by the Little Ogeechee River.

The restored 1921 water-powered gristmill is still operational and used to grind corn for sale at the museum.

Sites are located right on the lake. Note this picture was taken in February.

Just off I75 between Atlanta and Macon is High Falls State Park

There are 6 yurts with a small deck, picnic table and grill outside and a ceiling fan inside.

In the early 1800s the falls supported an industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls fell from prosperity in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it.

There is a hike path along the river’s edge and through hilly forest

High Falls State Park is named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River.

Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake about 20 miles from Agusta.

Nearby is Harlem, Georgia birthplace of Oliver Hardy.

There is a free little museum dedicted to Laurel and Hardy.

Campsites are on the lake

with fantstic sunsets.

Red Top is north of Marietta on Lake Allatoona

There is a reconstructed 1860s homestead.

and a 12,000 acre lake

Cottages are available

The USCOE campground is on the southern shore of West Point Lake, which spans parts of Alabama and Georgia.

Campsites are on the lake.

With the ability to enjoy relaxing views while dining.

Located near historic Savannah, this park borders Skidaway narrows, a part of Georgia’s Intracoastal Waterway.

You can watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and other wildlife.

The state park is home to Wormsloe, the colonial estate of Noble Jones (1702–1775).

A breathtaking avenue sheltered by live oaks and Spanish moss leads to the tabby ruins. (I think the last time the road was paved was in 1773)

And it is an easy drive to Savannah.

The popular tourist site is near Atlanta.

From the campground it is an easy bicycle ride to the attractions on the other side of the lake.

The backside of Stone Mountain is visible from the campground as well as all the fireworks,

Yurts are located directly on Stone Mountain lake.

Just off I20 west of Atlanta is Sweekwater Creek.

In the park is the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War.

Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below

The 215 acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular for fishing

There are 10 yurts in the park.

Tugaloo State Park is just off I85 at the Georgia/South Carolina line.

Sites offer a spectacular view of 55,590-acre Lake Hartwell.

There are 20 cottages and 6 yurts.

Whitetail Ridge Campground is a USACOE facility on the western shore of West Point Lake which spans parts of Alabama and Georgia.

Most sites are on the man-made lake which has 525 miles of shoreline.

There are several moderate difficulty trails.

McKinney Campground at Allatoona Lake just north of Atlanta off I75

Most of the sites are right on the water. It is on a USACOE lake but the management is now under Bartow County.

Our camp site, 144, was Luna approved

As the implies, the state park is located on a bend in the Chattahoochee near Newman, Georgia.

There are 2 Picnic Shelter where we could reserve and meet/eat together.

There are 3 cabins large enough for several couples.

Dames Ferry is on the 3,600-acre Lake Juliette, a crystal-clear lake formed by the Ocmulgee River.It is just a little north of Macon.

Most of the sites are one the lake but there are no cabins or yurts.

Located near Douglas, GA just off US 441 is General Coffee. The next county is Bacon so this is the breakfast region.

This park is known for agricultural history shown at Heritage Farm, You can see old farm equiptment, join a quilt class or stick your nose where it doesn't belong.

Although not on water, the sites are wooded and very spacious.

There are several cottages.

Located just outside the Bavarian-style Helen, Georgia.

There are 100 RV full hookup campsites up to 40'. Also State Park cabins and the Lodge with 96 hotel-style rooms.

Nearby is Anna Ruby Falls where you can walk along the creek up to the falls.

Helen is host to the Atlantic Balloon race. The first balloon to reach I-95 wins. It is typically the first week of June

Located just off I-95 near the Flaorida/Georgia border it is close to St. Marys and Kings Bay Submarine Base.

There are 11 cottages

and 63 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites.

Nearby is St. Marys, a nice little town to relax in.

Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground located near Clayton, GA is a real gem.,

It is the highest State Park in Georgia at 3,640'

This means the entrance road is very steep including a lot of switch backs and interior roads are narrow.

But the views are worth it.

One the way up the mountain to the campground you will see a turn off for Foxfire. In 1966, a struggling English teacher at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Northeast Georgia asked his students what would make school more interesting. They decided to create a magazine, featuring stories gathered from their families and neighbors about the pioneer era of southern Appalachia as well as traditions still thriving in the region.

In 1974, Foxfire used book royalties to purchase land, which eventually became an immersive museum. Today, you can experience Foxfire first-hand by walking through the outdoor museum and encountering buildings and artifacts representative of life in the mountains, from the 1820s to the 1940s