5 Wildly Wonderful Ways to Go Camping this Fall
You'll love watching the moonlight through the pines on these cool camping trips in Georgia.
The mild weather makes it a perfect time to pitch a tent and spend some time outdoors. We adore normal car camping, but sometimes you are looking for something a little more unique. Here are five cool ways to spend the night camping, plus a few of our favorite things to do while you are there.
Getaway Chattahoochee in Suches
In a tiny house
Head to Getaway Chattahoochee, a cluster of tiny cabins nestled in 57 wooded acres in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Suches, Georgia. Just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, the pet-friendly cabins are outfitted with all the essentials, so you can go camping but leave most of your gear at home. Best of all, you're far enough away to totally unplug, but close enough to civilization if you need anything. Read more about what to expect in your tiny cabin retreat.
Little Raccoon Key off Jekyll Island
On an island
Part of the Golden Isles of Georgia, this unspoiled reef island off the coast of Jekyll Island is perfect for those looking for a remote getaway. Rent your own private island and stay overnight in a solar-powered luxury canvas tent, or book a guided tour to spend a day exploring the ancient oyster reef.
Paddle away from it all to a secluded campsite at Reed Bingham State Park. This primitive group site sleeps up to 30. Either bring your own or rent a boat on site to get to this remote area where nesting bald eagles are seen in the winter, gopher tortoises are prevalent and alligators are often seen sunning on the shores.
General Coffee State Park in Nicholls
With a horse
Bring your horse along to this Georgia State Park. General Coffee has 13.4 miles of equestrian trails, plus ride-in campsites. When you aren’t riding, play with the park farm animals that include goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys and chickens. Another favorite pastime is walking through the cypress swamp along the boardwalk.
Geodesic dome camping at North Georgia Glamping in Ellijay
In a geodesic dome
This luxury glamping experience in Ellijay includes a fully furnished geodesic dome, as well as telescopes for observing the night sky and, more importantly, private bathrooms. The curious alpacas that live at the farm are fun pets for the weekend. And Max, the farm dog, will be waiting to show you around. During the day, spend time exploring the more than 100 miles of single-track mountain biking, or plan a whitewater-rafting trip.
Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia
In a yurt
Fishermen love this state park that is known for lots of large-mouth bass. But Tugaloo State Park is also a great place to sleep in a yurt. What’s a yurt? A yurt is a circular platform tent that usually has bunk beds, limited furniture and is move-in ready. This is a great option for campers that don’t have tents or don’t want to mess with getting things set up.
