State Parks in Georgia

As soon as you step foot in Amicalola State Park, you'll realize why it is one of Georgia's most popular. It covers 829 acres of stunning, nature-filled, mountain wilderness in the Chattahoochee Nation Forest, with a lot of potential for outdoor adventure.

Amicalola State Park got its name from the Cherokee Indian word meaning tumbling waters, used in reference to the 729-foot falls that are located in the park, the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. When you rent an RV Dawson County, the nearby towns of Jasper, Dawsonville, and Ellijay are also all worth a visit.

The best place to see some of Georgia’s most spectacular scenery within the Blue Ridge Mountains is at Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City. Several overlooks within the park provide breathtaking panoramas for over 80 miles, so book an RV in Rabun County and head over to the park for some motorhome camping with a view.

While camping at Black Rock Mountain State Park, you may want to take some time to explore nearby Dillard, where you'll find many of the essentials for comfortable camping. Clayton is only about a five-minute drive south of Black Rock Mountain State Park and offers a few quaint shops and restaurants for campers to enjoy.

Chattahoochee Bend State Park is a state park in the northwestern part of Coweta County, Georgia. The county as a whole is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Interstate 85 is a main thoroughfare through the county, connecting Coweta County to other parts of Georgia. The Chattahoochee River runs through the county, and the park is named for a bend in the river where it is located.

From Chattahoochee Bend State Park, visitors who rent an RV in Coweta County are able to reach Atlanta in about an hour. Columbus is also about an hour away, while Montgomery and Birmingham, AL, are around two hours respectfully.

The climate in Coweta County is pretty typical for many parts of the …

The southern draw of Chattahoochee National Forest will surely entice you to consider booking an RV rental here. The 867,000-acre forest spans across 27 Georgian counties, with the Forest Supervisor Office located in Gainesville. A popular spot for outdoor recreation and exploration, Chattahoochee National Forest provides resources and educational opportunities for locals and visitors to really engage with the surrounding natural world.

Chattahoochee National Forest welcomes over 2.9 million visitors annually and relies heavily on its volunteers to maintain the 81-year-old property. But, the land has many uses than just recreation. The wildlife and aquatic critters rely on a healthy ecosystem to keep everything balanced. The timber industry appropriately thins the forest and uses everything they remove. By protecting …

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is located in north-central Georgia, close to the cities of Atlanta, Marietta, and Alpharetta. Although this is the epicenter of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, it does, in fact, cover and preserves a series of sites from the Atlanta region right up to Lake Sidney Lanier. This recreational area allows visitors to escape bust Atlanta metropolis and camp along the picturesque and idyllic Chattahoochee River. The river is a haven for fishermen and women, kayakers and canoeists, and simply for those who wish to find a peaceful bank and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s combination of its close proximity to Georgia’s capital and its endless recreational possibilities …

Cloudland Canyon State Park has been hailed as one of the most scenic parks in Georgia. This 3,500-acre expanse is located on the western side of Lookout Mountain and encompasses dense woodlands, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and stunning canyons.

Book an RV in Dade County, Georgia and stay a while at Cloudland Canyon. Chattanooga, Tennessee is only about a 40-minute drive northeast, making the park a convenient stopover for visitors looking to explore all the big city has to offer. Huntsville, Alabama is also about a two-hour drive from Cloudland Canyon.

At the southernmost tip of Georgia, just a whisper from the Atlantic Ocean, there rests 504 acres of Camden County land called Crooked River State Park. It’s only an hour north of Jacksonville Beach, a couple miles west of Cumberland Island, and just under two hours south of Savannah. This park is home to rare Georgia landscapes such as longleaf pine, mixed hardwood trees, and maritime woodlands. Due to its unique species of forests and the Crooked River itself, a variety of rare animals and plants live here.

Crooked River State Park has a long history of residents dating back to the Timucuan natives. Its ownership changed hands throughout the young history of the country, eventually landing …

Just under three hours from Asheville, NC and Chattanooga, TN, and only an hour north of Atlanta on the northern Georgia border rests Georgia's newest state park. Don Carter State Park is a sprawling 1,300 acres of land that sits on the northern tip of Lake Lanier. The area is mostly hardwood trees; though, by the nature of the park’s young history, a lot of the trees are still maturing.

Don Carter State Park was named after the dedicated conservationist and real estate agent who spent almost three decades working for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The park was opened in 2013 and has welcomed thousands of visitors since.

Hikers, swimmers, anglers, and boaters will love this …

Elijah Clark State Park sits on the western shore of beautiful Clarks Hill Lake near Lincolnton, GA. The swimming area and beach invite visitors to cool off in while they escape the hot Georgia summers, and there are plenty of spacious campsites nestled here inviting people to rent an RV in Lincoln County. The park covers 447 acres, filled with a rich mixture of pine and hardwood forests, as well as one of the largest lakes in the southeast.

It has it all when it comes to recreational activities, with plenty of hiking trails, canoe rentals, picnicking, fishing, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball, and more. The park really does seem to be in the middle of nowhere, but you can easily …

There's a quaint 173-acre park located near the south central border of Georgia and Alabama. About halfway between Montgomery and Albany, and just 30 minutes from Columbus, you’ll find Florence Marina State Park. This park wraps around the northern tip of Lake Eufaula, which is the central draw to the park.

Florence Marina State Park is a great spot for angling, relaxing on the beach, hiking through the woods, or boating on the 45,000-acre lake. The biodiversity of this area makes it an exciting place to observe the world around you. The Kirbo Interpretive Center teaches park visitors all about the history of the park, from prehistoric times all the way up to now. Learn about all the …

Located on the banks of the Ogeechee River is Fort Mcallister State Park, just south of the city of Savannah, GA. Surrounded by the giant, live oaks, and salt marshes, this state park is the perfect place to take part in a range of recreational activities. The park covers 1725 acres, with some points reaching down to the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring towns of Richmond Hill and Hinesville.

There is a huge picnic area, which offers stunning views of the river and surrounding landscape, as well as opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, bird watching, and more. The main reason that people rent an RV in Bryan County, however, is to get a glimpse of the fort itself.

South of the Cohutta Wilderness and west of Blue Ridge and Ellijay lies the majestic Fort Mountain State Park. Considering its mesmerizing beauty and mystery, the park rightly ranks among the top attractions in Georgia. Named after the ancient stone edifice, Fort Mountain State Park was once home to the Cherokee tribe. According to their legends, the wall was built by the “moon-eyed people” who called this land home before the Cherokee.

The park boasts more than 50 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through the park's breathtaking landscape. The captivating view of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains, paired with the glimmering and tranquil lake, makes the park an ideal location for a rural escape. The park's …