The best camping near Fort Frederica National Monument

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The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

7 sites · RVs, Tents57 acres · Folkston, GA
Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!
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Belle Bluff Island Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Townsend, GA
Year-Round Campground: 10 minutes from I-95, (North, exit 67 and South, exit 58) Belle Bluff Island Campground is a quiet, cozy, and partly shaded campground along the White Chimney River. You can fish, crab and shrimp from the 567' floating dock or bring a boat, kayak, paddleboard or canoe to enjoy tidal river! There are picnic tables and fire pits along the river where you can enjoy a meal and toast marshmallows or just take in the gorgeous scenery. We have 50/30 amp RV sites with full hook-ups and 15 amp tent/van sites with water & electric Wi-Fi available Firewood available Pet Friendly Daily and monthly site rentals 10 min. to Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge, Smallest Church in America, restaurants, grocery store, post office, hardware store and gas station. 15 min. to Sapelo Hammock Golf Course 25 min. to Sapelo Island State Park 50 min. to Savannah 55 min. to Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island
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Hostel In The Forest

1 site · Lodging142 acres · Brunswick, GA
Welcome to The Hostel in the Forest, a unique and sustainable education hostel nestled within 142 acres of Coastal Georgia woodlands. Our haven is designed to provide a serene and immersive experience, blending nature, education, and community. As you explore our grounds, you'll discover organic gardens, a refreshing lake for swimming, an art lab to unleash your creativity, and a glass house for meditation and yoga sessions surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature. The stone labyrinth offers a tranquil space for walking and introspection, allowing you to connect with the environment and your inner self. Our library is stocked with reading materials and musical instruments, inviting you to indulge in moments of quiet contemplation or engage in shared artistic expressions. The geodesic domes, tree houses, and bunk houses provide a variety of unique accommodations, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and memorable. Located just 15 minutes from the coast, The Hostel in the Forest is part of the Golden Isles region, offering a perfect blend of coastal beauty and woodland serenity. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, educational experiences, or a sense of community, our hostel is a haven where sustainable living and the beauty of nature come together harmoniously.
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Conductor's Corner Campsites

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Folkston, GA
Call us bias, but there’s nothing better than small town life. When the "blue roof cottage by the tracks" (yes, it used to have a unique blue roof) hit the market in early 2021, we knew it had to be ours! We purchased it & flipped it into a vacation home for guests of Folkston .. and The Conductor's Corner was born. Because we are also avid RV'ers, we thought what better way to finish off our corner than to add a few first-class RV sites to accommodate the camping community. We hope you enjoy your stay on our corner! In a small town in the south, where the Okefenokee Swamp runs deep and railfans thrive, the Conductor’s Corner stands out. The Conductor’s Corner features 3 premium RV sites directly on the rail lines of the Folkston Funnel. This railfan's dream neighbors the Folkston Railfan Train Platform. The spacious concrete pads are perfect for a night of watching trains under the stars. 20x50 concrete pads with 30/50 amp power, water, sewer, Wifi & picnic tables. A quick 3 minute walk from the Conductor’s Corner will lead to the heart of Main Street where visitors will find a plethora of hidden treasures: coffee shops, boutiques, local eateries, the Train Museum and so much more. Guests could spend a day exploring the habitats and waterways of the Okefenokee Swamp or take a short drive to neighboring communities such as Cumberland Island, Savannah, Golden Isles or Amelia Island or Jacksonville in Florida. All the comforts of home and the utmost southern hospitality are included in your stay on our corner. The Conductor's Corner also includes a vacation cottage available for rent (sleeps 6).
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SERENITY GROVE

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Yulee, FL
Located just 15 minutes from I-95, park your RV or Camper between banana trees and pines on our very quiet neighborhood and relax before continuing your journey. Or, stay a while and enjoy one of the lesser known gems in Florida, Fernandina Beach. Known as the "Florida Keys of the North," this beach town boasts rich history, cobblestone streets, a homemade fudge shop, Fort Clinch National park with biking trails and a CASTLE tour, not too mention some of the best nightlife Florida has to offer north of Miami. Including: An ale bar with a resident Burmese Mountain dog to greet you, a 300 year old pirate pub with a copper ceiling, countless restaurants boasting nightly live music, street side dining and two of the most legendary bars in northern Florida, Sliders on the beach and the legendary HAMMERHEADS. Plus TWO white sand, ocean beaches to choose from... All of it only an 11 minute drive away.
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Camp at The Red Roofed Inn

3 sites · RVs3 acres · Brunswick, GA
*** PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCIPTION BEFORE REQUESTING A STAY! **** First of all please DO NOT BE OFFENDED IF WE DO NOT APPROVE YOUR STAY. *** When you are requesting to stay on our property YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE OUR NO DRUG OR ALCOHOL POLICY IN YOUR REQUEST. *** We will NOT reply and ask you to acknowledge our policy. We prefer guests that are active in a 12 step recovery program or simply a non-alcohol drinker. Please respect this and us. Our property offers peace and serenity to most that visit. Your RV MUST be SELF CONTAINED. We DO NOT have a restroom available for guest use. The campsite with electric and water is next to our home looking out to a beautiful salt marsh. We have a fire pit, hammock and tree swing on the marsh. All with amazing sunsets. Our family and friends call our place The Red Roofed Inn. Your hosts are fun, active, and obviously sober. Come enjoy our little piece of paradise. It's very peaceful, relaxing and quiet. Always quiet hours here. Please understand we have a very low acceptance rate because we don't instantly accept any guest(s). We screen our guests before accepting a reservation. We have a fire pit, hammock on the marsh and tree swing on the marsh. Amazing sunsets. Firewood is available for a small fee. We have pond on property for catch and release but don't waste your time! We are in sweet Georgia shrimp country not fish. We have 1 site has a 50/30/20-amp pedestal with city/community water. We love well behaved animals...just clean-up after them. We ♻️ recycle grass, aluminum cans, steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics. We compost vegetable scraps and coffee grinds. Just ask and we'll show you where they go. Electric site guests: If you need a 30-amp adapter please let us know. We'll have it ready. Also please let us know what type and size RV you have so we know what to expect.
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Imagine if one of the original 13 colonies came under Spanish control back in the 1700s. This easily could have happened if it weren't for Fort Frederica in southern Georgia. Discover the ruins of the fort among the marshes and tall grass on St. Simons Island, in between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida.

The small masonry fort served as a base for British troops protecting Georgia's southern border. Florida still belonged the Spaniards at the time. Georgia's governor, James Oglethorpe, built to the fort to protect his colony's interests.

Peeking out from behind the tall grass are some cannon placements and the remnants of the grey stone walls of the fort. The surrounding countryside is basically flat. This made it easy to spot any invading forces. Anyone who attacked the fort didn't have a chance.

Imagine hearing the boom of the cannons as they fired at any incoming rowboats. Rangers, some dressed in period costume, help interpret the site for visitors throughout the year. Fall and winter are good times to visit because it isn't so hot.

British troops stationed at the fort were called into action in 1742 when the Spanish tried to take St. Simons Island. British forces held them back. After the battle, the Spanish never bothered Georgia again, and the 500 people living in the town left and never came back. Why should they? The Spanish chickened out and didn't care. Savannah was a much nicer place to live, anyway.

The Redcoats kept Georgia for England, and it helped preserve the original 13 colonies. Too bad England lost all of them, including Georgia, during the American Revolution.

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