GA state parks/CGs?

[kimruns]

Hello

We travel through GA to Smokies and hopefully some additional trips - wondering where are some nice CGs to spend a night or two on the way up.

Thanks!

Kim '67 Bob '69 Emily '97 Bobby '05
2008 FW Sun Valley
2005 Lincoln Aviator

 

[theseus]

What route are you planning on taking?

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[kimruns]

We traveled I75 this past trip, and my sister lives in Suwannee so we'll travel in that area as well. We stayed at the Cordelle KOA which has worked a few times as a sleepover, but it's nice to have options!


Thanks!

Kim '67 Bob '69 Emily '97 Bobby '05
2008 FW Sun Valley
2005 Lincoln Aviator

 

[Digger]

I've stayed one night @ FDR State Park near Columbus.....really nice large park w/ hookups.

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[kimruns]

Nice website on the FDR park, DD loves horses so that's a bonus. Thanks for the feedback!

Kim '67 Bob '69 Emily '97 Bobby '05
2008 FW Sun Valley
2005 Lincoln Aviator

 

[Digger]

...there is a huge historic pool nearby too - Liberty Bell Pool

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[FLCLIPPER]

stayed a night in Hard Labor Creek sp last july, during the week and was almost empty. Not too ar off I75 around Rutledge,Ga. Went to the Smokies by way fo Athens, GA. About 75 mi closer than going by way of Knoxville.

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[theseus]

Redtop Mountain SP is very nice and not too far off of I-75. You could make the Smokies the next day from there....

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[rmassing]

If you are traveling I-75 then Fort Mountain SP, Amicalola SP, or ACOE's around Carter's Lake are not too far off the path. If you head up I-575 to get to the mountains, then Vogel SP and Unicoi SP are very good.

While in Suwannee, you might want to look at Stone Mountain Park Campground.


http://www.stonemountainpark.com/
http://www.gastateparks.org/

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[kimruns]

Thanks for the suggestions, we're heading out to GA in July or Aug so this is a big help!

Kim '67 Bob '69 Emily '97 Bobby '05
2008 FW Sun Valley & 2005 Aviator

 

[FC]

Red Top mountain state park for sure. $24.00 per night that has water,electric and also cable. Only about 1 to 2 miles off I75. What a great place I cant wait to get back there.

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[litehiker]

Thanks for those suggestions, rmassing. I think I will plan a trip to Fort Mtn in the fall.

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[Dutchn_it_up]

We really like Fort Mountain SP. We have stayed there a couple of times. I would say keep away from Black Rock SP. We drove up there to see how it was and was not impressed. We take Hwy 441 towards Cherokee, NC to get to the Smokey's and you pass Dillard, NC. A friend has stayed at a campground there with her 2 children and really enjoyed it.

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[theseus]

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Funny thing is my family loves Black Rock... but if you are pushing your tow limit, you will have trouble getting up the mountain...

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[rmassing]

Your Welcome Litehiker. Maybe we will cross paths soon. We are planning Skidaway Island in August.

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[dgarbers]

We have camped at FDR, Unicoi, A.H. Stephens, Cloudland Canyon, and Fort Yargo and loved them all. The rangers at every park were friendly, helpful, and great with the kids. We hope to camp at some different places this spring. Ft Yargo has the train going past, but it wasn't too bad. Friday night was the worst night for the train.

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