The best camping near Hard Labor Creek State Park

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Liberty Stables Private Escape

10 sites · RVs, Tents54 acres · Social Circle, GA
Picturesque and private 54 acre horse farm in rural Social Circle (15 minutes from Vampire Diaries famed Covington Square (Mystic Falls) and 5 miles from Hard Labor State Park). You can book a trail ride, or just a riding lesson, visit all the local sites a Tv / film buffs could want, go antiquing, shopping, visit the state park down the road, dining, multiple small town squares within 15 minutes and see some incredible antebellum homes. Meet the horses, minis, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens. 4 Water, sewer, and electric hook ups. No rig too big! Also, ask about the tiny house and studio apartment also available for stays. ** Full and 1/2 bathrooms in the barn available to campers. Hang out and simply enjoy the quiet or head out and shop, dine and enjoy picturesque Madison, Ga or happening Monroe, Ga. We do not offer long term sites. For the safety of our animals and guests, pets not permitted for tent campers. RV pets welcome on leash.
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Brooks Lake, a piece of Heaven

30 sites · RVs, Tents56 acres · Conyers, GA
Under new owners and new onsite managers. Privately owned Brooks Lake, located just 25 miles east of Atlanta and 5 miles North of I-20 in Conyers, Georgia. Brooks Lake is a peaceful retreat to the outdoors where you can meditate or be as active as you wish. 56 acres of rolling hills, shaded bluffs, grassy plains, and a 50 acre spring fed lake with serious fishing for Bass, Bream, Crappie, or Catfish. For the more active individual you can rent paddle boats, canoes or fishing boats. Complimenting Brooks Lake’s abundant green space, are its wonderful amenities such as: community fire pit, picnic pavilions, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, softball, and basketball (All at your Own Risk; No Lifeguards on duty)! There are Restrooms available(no showers). We encourage everyone to continue using good social distancing for the safety of all.
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Lakeside RV Resort

2 sites · RVs9 acres · Hull, GA
9.3 Acres of Private Serenity! 80 Acre private lake with dock, fire pit, covered pavilion, long quiet walks through the woods. Our famous Ila Cafe is only 5 minutes away! 20 minutes to Athens Restaurant, UGA Campus and Georgia Football! And only 20 minutes to Commerce Outlet Malls and Walmart, 15 minutes to the Boutier Winery, 30 minutes to Watson Mill State Park, located directly on an 80 acre reservoir lake! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, taking long walks, hiking, or just relaxing! Beautiful Lake View Campsite! Full Hook-ups! No motorboats. 50 Amp & 30 Amp Service. You'll have access to a Fire Pit and Pavillon; a Gas/Charcoal Grill, along with a dock on an 80 Acre Fishing Lake, and 2 double Kayaks with life vests. Swimming, Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking, Roasting Marshmallows, Picnicking or just Relaxing. Pets are welcome, on leashes, portable water, picnic tables, wifi, and trash bins are available on property. Camp fires are permitted (outside of burn bans), and firewood is available for sale on site. Guests love staying with us: "My wife, 2 dogs, and I had an amazing weekend stay at Debbie's campsite. The RV site was level and all the hookups were conveniently located and worked great. Her lakefront property is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed walking our dogs around the property and also taking some camping chairs down to the dock to take in the sunset. The firepit can hold a massive fire and I would definitely recommend buying some firewood from Debbie as it is perfectly seasoned and burns great. We really appreciated having the gas grill/charcoal combo grill on site to cook dinners on and there is plenty of space to play some yard games (cornhole, frisbee etc). We will absolutely come back!"
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Lula Disc House

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents125 acres · Lula, GA
Hello Campers, We are a 125 acre property that has 36 holes of championship disc golf. The North Oconee River runs through our property as well as three ponds throughout. We have plenty of room to pitch your tents. It really depends on how far you would like to be from the bathhouse. We are 6 miles from Lake Lanier and the Chattahooce River, and a short drive to hiking/mountain biking trail heads. We have a wonderful bathhouse with restrooms, showers and laundry just a very short walk from our sites (maintained by the staff at the park). We're also pet-friendly and love our furry campers! Just add the pet fee for each pet in the extras section at check out or send us an email letting us know ahead of time and we will get that added. We just ask that you do not leave your pet alone in the tents at any time unless properly crated. You are financially responsible for any damage that is done to our accommodations by your pets.
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Towaliga River Retreat

11 sites · RVs, Tents65 acres · Forsyth, GA
We are a 65 acre River Retreat on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Juliette, GA. Our cabins are cozy and can comfortably accommodate 2 guests with either a single queen or two twin bed accommodations. Our riverside glamping cabin experience offers a more casual and rustic stay and each cabin is equipped with a firepit, charcoal grill, picnic table, and cozy porch furniture. Our tent campsites offer a "pick your own adventure"--our property is open and available for you to find your perfect spot and set up your tent! We welcome tent campers with our primitive access and on-site accommodations. The RV and camper sites are a perfect option for when you have your own lodging but still want to experience the great outdoors! With water and electrical, our hookups offer the basics with some of the best access to the Ocmulgee River. We have immediate and private access to the Ocmulgee River, perfect for paddling and fishing. Our "Beaver Creek" trail is an easy 1.6 mile out and back trail that borders the Ocmulgee River. To note--our property is adjacent to a working train track...perfect location to visit the famous Whistle Stop Cafe and check out the famous Juliette Dam from the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." Come join us and enjoy your Retreat to the River.
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Lizardsniffer

4 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · White Plains, GA
Lizardsniffer is a working horse farm with a variety of rental cabins and RV slips. We DO allow tent camping. Each RV slip has water, septic, 50 amp service and Wifi. An Amenities Cabin is provided for use by all RV site guests. The cabin includes a full-sized washer/dryer, a full bathroom with bidet, and an oversized jacuzzi tub. Guests must sign-up for a 4-hour timeslot. The cabin is available for use between the hours of 8am-8pm. Many of our RV sites feature private fenced paddocks for people bringing their horses or dogs. Horse visitors require all current paperwork (Coggins, etc.). Dog visitors must be social and friendly and thus are allowed to explore the farm with their owners off-leash if desired. The property includes miles of trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. Bring your own horse or experienced riders may be able to ride one of ours (subject to weight/experience matching with a horse). There is a small private stocked lake open to all guests of Lizardsniffer for fishing and swimming. At the lake you will find an amenities cabin called Glowy Bobber that has a full bathroom and outdoor shower as well as Kayaks and floats for guest use.
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The best camping near Hard Labor Creek State Park guide

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About

At Hard Labor Creek State Park, the only hard labor you're likely to do is swinging a golf club, flicking your wrist with a fishing pole, or working up a little sweat along miles of off-road biking trails or the easy to moderate trails that can be used by both hikers and horseback riders. Afterward, you can lay out on the lakeside beach or take a dip in the water. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground has 51 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs, in addition to 11 smaller sites suitable only for tents or pop-up trailers and 11 horse camping sites close to stalls.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Bookings can easily be secured online or by phone, up to 13 months in advance.
  2. The tent/pop-up sites are not available to reserve online, so you’ll have to call the park.
  3. Sites are not available on a first-come, first-served basis. While last-minute availability is a possibility, you’ll still need to make a booking.

When to go

Summer is the most popular time to visit, when Atlanta residents flock here to cool off in the lake. It’s a good idea to make reservations as far in advance as possible during that period, especially if planning to arrive on a weekend. Hard Labor Creek State Park is known for its educational and outreach programming, so check the calendar to see what’s on before planning a visit.

Know before you go

  • You can easily pick up supplies in Rutledge, a few minutes’ drive away.
  • Free wifi is available in the park office and golf course clubhouse
  • Pets are welcome, as long as they are kept on a leash.
  • Georgia law requires that anyone 16 and older have a fishing license.

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