Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know about camping in Georgia.
To the north, there’s the Appalachian Mountains, where pretty plateaus and cool canyons abound.
But before embarking on a Georgia camping adventure, it’s good to know the following vital information.
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Use this guide to better understand Georgias camping season and it’s best campgrounds.
We’ll also teach you all about boondocking you could thank us later.
Also important to know is that Georgia has a relatively liberal approach to camping.
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Dispersed camping, or camping in undeveloped areas, is allowed in many places, especially rural ones.
Stay at one of 30 walk-in campsites scattered amid oak trees and mossy outcrops.
There’s also fresh water, showers, and clean restrooms.
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Afterward, relax at your spacious campsite, admiring the Spanish moss and live oaks.
The fall foliage is particularly spectacular here, too.
All of these, plus crappie, bluegill, and catfish, are found in Clarks Hill Lake.
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Buy a Georgia fishing license if you’d like to try your luck at catching some.
Back at camp, keep an eye out in the evenings for foraging armadillos.
If youre feeling bold, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking are also possible here.
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Note that a permit is needed for this excursion.
Be sure to obtain wilderness camping permits up to two months in advance of your trip.
Today, visitors can sample the spring water inside the stoneSpring House.
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