The best camping near Sweetwater Creek State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Sweetwater Creek State Park adventure.

Hiking, fishing, and boating in lush terrain just outside of Atlanta.  

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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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Burton's Beautiful Hollow

2 sites · Tents30 acres · Cave Spring, GA
This creek property was probably used by the Creek and then the Cherokee as a campsite because of the abundant water and wild life. Later is was farm land and in the 1920's had approximately fifty mules working the land. The Old barn and blacksmith shop are still here. In 1977 the government planned to put a four lane toll road through here but was stopped by the oil embargo which caused the right of way to be auctioned. We were able to buy 200 acres for a small amount of money and have been raising cattle and camping on it every since that time. As a Scout Master I have been using this site for camping for the past 15 years. Time to let others enjoy. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent or hammock in a grove of hardwood trees in a nice meadow on the banks of Lake Creek with old timey swimming hole. It is about 8 feet deep in center going to about 4' at sides and 20 feet long. Big stone grill is provided as well as large fire pit. Kindling and firewood is provided. ten minute walk to the main house for potable water and other needs.  37 acre farm with hills and a wide variety of wildlife and plants to inspect. Camp is in rural area couple hundred yards off county road but secluded. Plenty of deer, turkey, geese, wild ducks, beaver and other wild life in the area. A secondary campsite is provided down the creek with area for tent near creek. Fire pit and firewood is provided.
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Stone Mountain Glamping Site

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Stone Mountain, GA
The Herb'n Soul Sanctuary is designed to be a sanctuary -- a sacred space for rest, renewal, and relaxation. The Sanctuary welcomes all. Your glamp-site is located in the center of a pine-oak-hickory-poplar forest adjacent to our active urban farming family, where we grow fruits and veggies, and raise goats, chickens, ducks and bees. The entire property is about 10 acres. But don't let the seclusion fool you! We are a 30min ride to the airport. You can enjoy a walk through our labyrinth that has over 80 blueberry bushes surrounding it. As an extra, you can have a tour of our family farm. Stone Mountain Park is also a short drive or bike ride from here, where there is hiking, paddling, golf, and amusement rides available. For a more local experience, the Pine Lake Beach is just a 1.5 miles away. It's a beautiful site for swimming and fishing. New to camping and not sure that you can cook an adequate meal over a fire? No problem. This site provides access to the best of country luxury alongside the city conveniences of DoorDash and UberEats, all in one place. We have a propane heater for the colder months and 2 battery powered fans for hot days.
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The best camping near Sweetwater Creek State Park guide

Overview

About

Look over the rugged hills gushing rapids of Sweetwater Creek State Park, and you would never know that you’re just 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. This 2,500-acre park has everything you need for a getaway adventure—hike along wooded trails, paddle across a 215-acre reservoir, and visit the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill that burned down during the Civil War. The visitor center is also worth seeing to learn about the park while exploring one of the most sustainable buildings in the country. 

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for comfort: One of the 10 modern, furnished yurts
  • Best for lakeside views: Any of the yurts, plus campsite 1
  • Best for rope-swing access: Yurt 5

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Reservations for all campsites are open year-round and can be made up to 13 months in advance. 
  2. Due to its popular location and limited capacity, campsites fill up fast. Reserve early to ensure a spot!
  3. If nothing is available online, call the park headquarters to inquire about last-mute cancellations.

When to go

Sweetwater Creek is beautiful to visit any time of year. Enjoy warm weather and lush greenery in the spring and summer, see changing foliage in the fall, and catch the fewest crowds in the winter. Kayaks and other boat rentals are only available during the warmer months.

Know before you go

  • Yurts comfortably sleep six, but bring your own linens, towels, cooking materials, and utensils.
  • Yurts include a deck and two adirondack chairs, plus outdoor electrical outlets.
  • Campsites include a fire ring, a grill, and a picnic table.

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