The Top Campgrounds in Hiawassee, GA for RVers and Tent Campers
The Top Campgrounds in Hiawassee, GA for RVers and Tent Campers
By Brianna Leonhard • January 3, 2022
My husband and I love camping, especially in the mountains. The air feels and smells so fresh when you are at a higher elevation! One of our favorite mountain spots to camp in is in the north Georgia mountains. We have camped alone and with toddlers so we can honestly say it’s a great retreat, with or without kids. Check out the top campgrounds in Hiawassee, GA that we recommend for your next camping trip!
(Psst…are you also looking for things to do with your family while visiting the area? Check out our post here for some recommended things to do in Hiawassee! Scroll to the bottom for our list of favorite restaurants!)
Going camping soon? Check out our favorite campgrounds in Hiawassee, GA!
The campgrounds are divided into categories with the hopes that you can easily find the type of campsite you are looking for! Below, you will find RV campgrounds in Hiawassee, Lake Chatuge camping grounds, and a list of the top GA mountain campgrounds for tent camping.
Hint: If you find one you’re interested in, click the title or the picture!
RV Campgrounds in Hiawassee
All of the campgrounds listed below offer RV campground sites and the required hookups. Please note: some of these sties are open year round and some are not. There are also a couple that do not offer sewer due to the age of the campsites (details listed below).
Chatuge Woods Campground
Chatuge Woods Campground offers seasonal, monthly, and nightly rates for RVers. Note: Their seasonal section is already full for 2022! They offer water, 30 AMP electricity, a picnic table per site, a picnic shelter, and a boat ramp. Most of these sites are NOT level so be sure to bring anything you may need to securely level your RV. The campground is open April-October but they are willing to store RVs in the offseason for a fee.
Rates start at $20/night.
Hiawassee RV Campground
This is one of the smallest RV campgrounds in Hiawassee but it is also one of the most convenient. There is no super steep grade to climb and it is located right off of Hwy. 76, making it more convenient to local shops and some of the best local restaurants. They are pet friendly, they offer 30 and 50 AMP sites (with water and sewer), and they have: a laundry room, restrooms/bathhouses, game room, TV/sitting room, and event room.
Rates start at $40/night.
Mountain View Campground
Mountain view Campground in Hiawassee is probably the quietest location available! That being said, it is geared mainly towards adults as far as amenities go. Mountain View Campground is strictly an RV campsite that offers 28 level lots and a wide range of amenities including: full hookup, 20/30/50 amp service, free WiFi, picnic tables, fire rings, laundry, a dog run, a gathering room, bath house, covered pavilion, propane grills (free to use), a community fire pit and a music barn that frequently hosts karaoke nights!
Rates depend on length of stay, site, and setup needed.
GA Mountain Campgrounds
Georgia Mountain Campgrounds are located throughout the fairgrounds in Hiawassee. They offer two RV campgrounds: Site 1 has water, 50 AMP hookups, and wifi. There are NO sewer hookups for Site 1. Site 2 offers 50 AMP hookups, water/sewer, WiFi and paved sites. You also have access to the boat ramp, playground, paved playing court, shaded picnic tables, Hamilton Garden, and a full time park ranger. The GA Mountain Campgrounds are also located right across from Lake Chatuge and the beach!
Rates start at $35 for RV sites.
Long Ridge Campground
If you haven’t noticed yet, there is a common trend with RV campgrounds in Hiawassee: the views! Long Ridge is no exception but they also have some very beautiful creek side camping sites. The campsite offers pull-through sites, bath house, full hook up, water and sewer, 30 & 50 AMP sites, free WiFi and a “catch and release” pond. In addition to that long list of amenities, they also offer year round camping!
Rates start at $35 per night for RVers.
Bald Mountain Camping Resort
Bald Mountain campgrounds is a unique little haven in Hiawassee that offers three ways to camp: RV, tent, and cabin. They also offer short-term RV sites and long-term RV sites depending on your desired length of stay. The short-term sites include choices of a shady creek view, sunny spots, and big-rig pull throughs so you definitely have options. Their sites offer 30/50 AMP hookups, water/sewer, and WiFi. Here’s the best part: as a camper, you also have access to the rest of the resort! They have a pool, access for fishing on the lake, playgrounds for kids, shuffleboard and ball field, putt-putt, and even pedal boats! There is truly something for everyone here.
Rates start at $50 for RV sites
Riverbend Campground-Hiawassee
Riverbend Campground is located right on the Hiawassee River! It boast both mountain and river views throughout the picturesque RV park. This is one of the quietest campgrounds in Hiawassee. Here is a list of amenities their site mentions:
- Riverfront sites
- Full Hookups (w/e/s) // 30 & 50 amp hookups
- Pull-Thrus Available
- Country Store
- Pool
- 2 Bathhouses and 2 Laundry Facilities
- 2 Covered Pavilions with picnic tables
- Large Recreational area for all ages
- Clubhouse with Kitchen with Restrooms
- Fishing directly on the Hiawassee River
- Dump station and honey wagon available
Rates start at $45/night for RVers.
Hiawassee Campgrounds for Tent Camping
We are primarily tent campers because we do not own an RV. We have had the opportunity to borrow an RV but we quickly found out how inexperienced we were with parking, leveling, and [emptying] an RV, so we might just stick to our tents for now! Here are some the campgrounds in Hiawassee that offer tent camping sites:
GA Mountain Campgrounds
The Georgia Mountain Campgrounds are located within the Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. They offer a range of sites in two different areas. Area 1 (which includes their tent sites) is open from April to October and includes access to the following: boat ramp, playground, paved playing court, picnic tables, Rhododendron garden, and WiFi.
Tent sites start at $27/night for inland campsites. Lakeview sites are more expensive.
Riverbend Campground-Hiawassee
Riverbend is home to some of the best views in one of the most peaceful spots in Hiawassee. Their tent sites do not disappoint! The daily rate for tent sites at Riverbend includes one tent per site. Campers can add an additional tent to the same site for a $20 fee. They ask that one tent include a maximum of two adults and three children.
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Tent sites are $40/night.
Bald Mountain Camping Resort
Though Bald Mountain campgrounds are known for RV camping, they also offer some tent camping sites within their resort. Their tent sites are conveniently located between the lake, pond, pool, and playground! Bald Mountain is definitely one of our top recommendations for camping in Hiawassee just based on amenities alone.
Tent sites start at $44/night and offer water/electric.
Long Ridge Campground
Long Ridge Campground is unique in the types of views it offers. Not only can you see tall mountain views directly behind your campsite, but they also offer creek view camping sites for both RVs and tent campers. Long Ridge is definitely one of the more natural campgrounds in Hiawassee. They are tucked into the hills so you can expect an uphill slope throughout the campgrounds. Check the list above for amenities and call them with any additional questions-they are very knowledgable and experienced!
Tent sites (primitive camping) start at $27 for creek side and non creek side. First come, first served!
Lake Chatuge Camping
Camping in Hiawassee is exciting enough but did you know that you can also do some Lake Chatuge camping while you are there? Lake Chatuge offers some of the most beautiful mountain views in the area and there are campgrounds in Hiawassee that offer sites right on the lake! Many of these sites also offer boat ramps if you are traveling with a boat.
Our favorite spot to camp at Lake Chatuge is at the GA mountain campgrounds. See above for more details about the types of RV and tent camping sites they offer. The views are absolutely spectacular (see picture above) and you have access to everything the fairgrounds/campgrounds have to offer. For a family with two small children, the playgrounds make it worth our while!
Another option for Lake Chatuge camping is Chatuge Woods Campground. They uniquely offer seasonal rentals, monthly rentals, and nightly rentals for their campsites. Their seasonal rentals fill up quickly and prior to the start of the year. See above for specifics on their RV sites if you are looking for monthly or nightly rentals. See below for an amazing view:
One of the most wonderful things about camping in Hiawassee is the ability to see so far into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camping on Lake Chatuge will definitely provide some fantastic views and a great camping experience!
Looking for things to do in Hiawassee?
We are native Georgians who love road trips through the north Georgia mountains. As such, we’ve seen almost all of what Hiawassee has to offer. We’ve made a list of our top recommendations for families who are looking for things to do in Hiawassee. You can check out that post here.
Top places to eat nearby
If you are like us, you are probably bringing some food with you for your camping trip. We do not typically leave our campsite if we are camping with our kids because it is too much work to pack up half of our stuff to take out and about. However, I know many RV campers who only eat out during their camping trips. So, we made a list of the top places to eat in Hiawassee that includes the best local restaurants (including seafood).
Check out that post here.
Have you been camping in Hiawassee, GA?
If you know of an “off the beaten path” campsite that you would recommend for camping in Hiawassee, would you leave a comment below? We love to try new places but we also love for our resources to be as comprehensive as possible for our readers. Happy camping!
