Best Camping Sites Near Atlanta

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 13, 2014 7:00 am EST

Atlanta is a big city that is a perfect spot for many to vacation, but is it good for campers too? Campers heading to Atlanta may be a bit surprised with what they find. Atlanta may not seem like a possible holiday trip for those who like to sleep under the stars, but if they are willing to drive a bit, Atlanta's tourists may just find more than they expected. Here are the top five camping sites near Atlanta.

The Rock Ranch
5020 Barnesville Highway
The Rock, GA 30285
(706) 647-6374
www.therockranch.com

The Rock Ranch will provide plenty of activities that the kids and parents will enjoy. Cowboys and cowgirls alike will enjoy the wide-open spaces at this campout where there are both wagons or tents to choose to rediscover the magic under a country star-filled sky. The Conestoga wagons give a true pioneer experience. Packages include all of your needs, and the extras can really make the night remarkable. Extras include story tellers and PhD astronomers, by reservation.

North Georgia Canopy Tours
5290 Harris Road
Lula, GA 30554
(770) 869-7272
www.northgeorgiacanopytours.com

Did you ever make a teepee out of your mother's sheets as a kid? No matter how elaborate your imagination, you probably did not imagine one like those you'll find at North Georgia Canopy Tours. These teepees have lighting, electrical outlets and even air conditioning. You can even get a teepee massage when you visit resorts like the Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, so you might just be able to arrange that here also. Do not miss the popular sport disc golf while at this campground; this sport surprises many with how much they fall in love with it.

Pine Mountain RV Resort
8804 Hamilton Road
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
(866) 929-9586
www.rvcoutdoors.com/pine-mountain

Another climate-controlled camping abode is the yurt. The yurts at Pine Mountain RV Resort may make you feel like you are right at home with queen beds. Bunkbeds are also available. Staying in a yurt is definitely not roughing it and definitely makes the cut for some sort of glamping. For stargazers, the yurt also comes with a skylight so you can count stars as you fall asleep inside of your very own yurt.

High Falls State Park
76 High Falls Park Drive
Jackson, GA 30233
(478) 993-3053
www.gastateparks.org/HighFalls

Georgia's own residents seem to be drawn to High Falls State Park generation after generation. The cascade of tumbling waterfalls attracts adventurous water lovers during even the hottest months of the summer. Campsites and also yurts are available to reserve. Each campsite features small decks, picnic tables and even ceiling fans. This park also features a swimming pool.

Amicalola Falls State Park Campground
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 344-1500
www.gastateparks.org

This place has something for everybody including waterfalls, campsites, cabins, yurts, shops, picnic areas, historical sites, rental boats, golf and more. The leading lady of Amicalola Falls State Campground is Amicalola Falls. With a waterfall of 729 feet, it is the highest in the eastern U.S. The falls are considered the gateway to the southern end of the Applalachian Trail. If you want to hike up to the falls, there is a reward for those who've made it five miles by foot – the Hiker's Lodge!

Ava Roxanne Stritt is a Freelance Travel Writer and the editor of SpaTravelGal.com in Atlanta. She has more than 25,000 Twitter followers and additional others on her numerous platforms. Her areas of expertise include spa travel, luxury resorts, North American travel, Caribbean travel and travel in Britain. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.