Great State Park campground! Georgia has yet to disappoint on the state campground front. Enjoyed…read morethe camp site we selected, great view of the river and South Carolina shoreline. The main hiking trail, Sassafras Loop, is a good hike. The trail is well marked and has some nice variations in elevation. The park staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable.

Tugaloo State Park-Georgia…read more A large state park near Lavonia and Toccoa, Georgia off of I-85. Pronounced "Two-ga-low" according to locals we asked. Located on Lake Hartwell, this state park features 105 campsites and 4 bath houses. Cottages and yurts are also available to rent. All rv sites are well shaded and many have nice lake views. Each site has water, electric and cable tv hookups(although our cable hookup did not work). No sewer hookups but there is a double lane dump station near the campground entrance. The park staff we met were friendly and helpful. The park has a rec area with a swimming beach, a mini-golf course, tennis courts and several picnic shelters. There are two boat ramps in the park but we saw many people just beaching their canoes and kayaks on the shore behind their campsites. We also saw people fishing from the shore and from boats. We were in site 7, a lakeside pull through. The gravel drive was sloped some but relatively level midway in where we set up. The pad area with the fire pit and grill and large table was somewhat smaller than we have found in other Georgia state parks, but it was just a few steps down an incline from our back door to the lakeshore. This was a pretty quiet park but the low rumble from I-85 could be heard from across the lake from where we were. There were a few hiking trails but bikes were not permitted on the ones we saw. However, the paved roads inside the park made for nice e-biking. Toccoa is about a 20 minute drive. It is a nice small town and has just about anything you might need(groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, a WalMart, etc.). Lavonia is a bit smaller town but its also a bit nearer to the park. went into Toccoa and toured the Currahee WWII Museum downtown. Toccoa and nearby Mount Currahee were the home of the 101st Airborne Division's training operations during WWII. There are also some waterfalls in that area but we did not get to visit those. Should you go into Toccoa, if you enjoy country cooking, don't miss the M&J Home Cooking Country Buffet for tasty lunch or dinner. The weather was great when we were there in mid-October and the public areas in the park were not crowded at all.

The visitor center is phenomenal! Movie was down for some reason. The gift shop has loads to choose…read morefrom and the rest rooms were clean and there were many stalls available. There is almost a museum quality to the taxidermy animal scene they have in the middle of the room and along the walls. Truly a special visit! The hike to see the inspirational point and the swinging bridge wasn't too strenuous for my 4 or 5 year old for people's reference when considering it. We are an active family who hikes etc. There were a lot of warnings but we found it wasn't as bad as it seemed.

Great hike. The guy with the maps at the front desk should win an oscar for his "it's only two…read moremiles for that loop with the suspension bridge you'll be fine". The stairs up are no joke, especially in the summer. Felt accomplished after completing and had some stunning views!

Not what you would expect. No cable no bath house. Low limbs not good for RV ROOFTOPS. Folks…read morelive there

What a great little campsite. A perfect spot to get away from everything…read more My family and I were looking for a campsite to go to during the solar eclipse. One of the things I liked most about this location is that it is privately owned my wonderful lady name is Faye. She did not hike up the rates because of the event like everyone around her was doing. It was so inexpensive to stay here if you have a tent it's only $12 a night if you have a camper same thing and if you say for the month it is only $275 a month. This includes all utilities. She was kind enough to meet us on site and her golf cart showed us her room showed us our location where we would be staying for the night. I like the bathroom Wash House that was near our location. It was very clean with clean restrooms and showers. The facility has a walking trail a dog walking trail, and a pravillion where you can have parties or even Church on a Sunday. The guests that were saying on site were very friendly and made this a hospitable stay. You are surrounded by trees in shade, which makes it a very pleasant place to relax. It is not too far from a lake, and downtown Toccoa.

This is a clothing optional camp that a friend invited me there for him and some friends. My first…read morenude public place, mostly men but paid well and loved the spread of food I brought. Out in a private location north of Athens, cool trails and locals that live there and cute cabins to rent for a day or week or longer. Had a nice large pool, jacuzzi, game rooms , private gate and members only. Looked like everyone was having a great time !

Had an amazing Saturday in paradise!!…read more This is a home away from home! I can't wait to get back!

Just had the nicest interaction with the person in charge at this campground!…read more I'm new to the area, staying at a rental cabin up the road. She saw me walking along the road (which I like to do in the evening at a new place) and she came out to ask if I was OK. Warned me about the wildlife, and made a recommendation about a local state park. "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world"

Great little RV hideaway nestled in the woods. Friendly owners that you can tell take care of their…read morefacilities. I arrived late, after dark but was warmly welcomed and assisted into a campsite that I stayed in for 4 nights. I love that its an adult only campground. no need to worry about loud music or in and out travel in the middle of the night. Short drive to Helen and the recommendations given for activities and restaurants were fantastic. Will certainly be staying again when I do a return visit.

We came and stayed at Pine Lake while our daughter was participating in the UGA Softball camp. We…read moreabsolutely enjoyed our stay at the campground! The site we stayed in was shady and convenient to both fishing ponds. Any need we had the front desk was super helpful in meeting it. We look forward to visiting again!

Pine Lake Rv Campground is located 12 miles south of Athens, GA. We stayed the weekend here and had…read morea great time! They offer bathhouses (super clean), free WiFi hot spots, laundry facilities, fishing dock, wildlife viewing, and a camp store. What I enjoyed the most was how clean everything was. The showers, and bathhouses were super clean everyday we stayed here. They were stocked with toiletries, and cleaned every morning which is always a plus!! oh, and they're pet friendly!! I highly recommend staying here! ESPAÑOL Pine Lake Rv Campground está ubicado a 12 millas al sur de Athens, GA. Nos alojamos el fin de semana aquí y lo pasamos muy bien! Ofrecen casas de baños (súper limpias), puntos de acceso WiFi gratis, instalaciones de lavandería, muelle de pesca, observación de vida silvestre y una tienda de campamento. Lo que más disfruté fue lo limpio que estaba todo. Las duchas y las casas de baños estaban súper limpias todos los días que nos alojamos aquí. Estaban equipados con artículos de tocador y las limpiaban cada mañana, lo cual siempre es una ventaja. ¡Ah, y admiten mascotas! Recomiendo encarecidamente alojarse aquí!

Me and my boyfriend stayed at in the woods for a night in a sleeper cabin and it was so fun. The…read morepool area is always open and gorgeously lit at night. Unfortunately the hot tub was closed but with the temperature the pool was like a nice middle ground (not too cold). The website is currently not fully functional so we called and talked to Hoke who is the most delightful and he got us in very easy. The rates are much cheaper than elsewhere (granted we haven't tried anywhere else yet) and the experience is laid back and cozy. The sleeper cabin doesn't come with a bathroom but the pool is very close and has a community one which I'm not complaining about ;) Pool clubhouse was fully stocked with complimentary snacks, everyone we met was very welcoming and helpful and overall we will definitely be going back and next time for more than just 1 night lol.

Making the reservation was easy. Everyone there were very friendly and went out of their way to…read moremake me welcome. This was my first experience at a clothing optional campground. It was an amazing experience in every way. It only took about 30 minutes for me to adjust and really enjoy the freedom. The pool was beautiful and well maintained. I stayed in my rv trailer and all the hookups were easy.

We camped in #9 (pull-thru) for three nights in March. The leaves were not on the trees yet so we…read morecould watch the sun set from our camping spot. This is a small campground with only 27 RV/popup campsites and 8 covered tent spots which were very cool. The campground was immaculate and the campsites are huge! So much room to spread out. There is a pool for seasonal swimming, a nice sized playground for the kiddos, golf course, and archery, but there is not a fun little putt-putt course that a lot of State Parks have. Very nice little park.

I really can't help myself when I see a brown sign indicating a state park is nearby... so I park…read morehopped a few! I get the feeling this park has been there a long time, had a very old-school charm. I enjoyed the walk near the stream on the Victoria's Path and liked seeing the different fishing ponds. The most amazing part was after the rain the steam rising from the ground from the new heat was other worldly, hadn't really seen anything like it! Check it out!! Get to as many in one day as you can, it's worth it!

Overall great hike. A few steep sections but nothing too crazy. Beautiful scenery the whole way…read more Would recommend for anyone looking for a solid outdoor experience.

My partner and I recently visited Clarksville for a spontaneous hiking trip. Panther Creek Trail…read morewas at the very top of our list and we were not disappointed. At first we were worried that the trail would be closed due to the storm damage that occurred during the prior year but we drove by and there were multiple parties going in and out of the trail so we figured we would go for it! This trail is long and arduous, so be prepared! Us Floridians definitely overestimated our hiking abilities but we still got it done (thankfully). Bring around 2L per person or more if it's a hot day. We started on a Friday around 2pm and finished by 6:30pm and clocked in a total of 8 miles round trip. If you can go earlier, I highly recommend doing so to have plenty of light. There's two main parts of the trail where the bridges were damaged and removed. In one section, there's several logs that lay across the stream. Find a big stick, and scramble across. In the second section, the water is shallow enough to walk across without the possibility of getting your legs wet. But even if you get wet, both sections are not deeper than your ankle. I don't know if I'd recommend this for children as there are multiple sudden drop offs but more power to you if your family can do this! If you are a hiker, this does not disappoint!