Hi to all from denny and my wee blonde ida, I have herd horror stories about going through Atlanta ga. Can any one tell me if the traffic is that bad there. We are traveling from Iowa to florida to visit our son and his family. The first big trip with our granite ridge motor home and pulling our bass boat too. WE are looking forward to the trip but I keep my ears open about Atlanta. Also has any one just slept in the rest areas while traveling on the interstates. we would like to use camp grounds but being new at RVing not sure how to find camp grounds along the way. thank all of the good people on the open roads forum. Want to meet as many of you that my wee blond and I can denny and my wee blonde ida

I always go around Atlanta. Went through there once, never again! Good Sam puts out a campground book you can use to find campgrounds, or you can use GPS.

Atlanta is not all that bad as long as you don't try going through during rush hour. We usually hit there about 10:00 am. There is always traffic, but it moves. You can use the HOV lane with the boat as long as there are 2 or more of you in the MH. We take it all the time and have passed or been passed by the popo and never been stopped. There are always landscapers and contractors using it as well with pick-up and trailers with 2 or 3 people in their truck. You just need to watch the signs since there are some left hand exits from the HOV.The advantage of going through downtown all the semis have to go around unless they are making an in town delivery so they are few and far between.

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Which interstates will you be coming into Atlanta and then which one leaving? I'd guess I75 coming in? Leaving likely would be I75 or I85 depending on where in FL you are headed (Gulf or Atlantic side). Your route through Atlanta would really depend on that.We've done Walmart and Flying J's for quick overnight stops (stopping after 9pm and heading out before 8am). Do a Google search for walmart overnight or walmart RV. You'll find LOTS of info.If you travel I75 south of Atlanta, there is a nice GA state park called High Falls less that 1 mile off exit 198. I've seen lots of folks do 1 night stops there. There are a few pull through sites so you could stop without unhooking boat.

GrumpyandGrandma wrote:You can use the HOV lane with the boat as long as there are 2 or more of you in the MH. We take it all the time and have passed or been passed by the popo and never been stopped. There are always landscapers and contractors using it as well with pick-up and trailers with 2 or 3 people in their truck.Be aware the HOV lanes on north I85 are now High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. My understanding is if vehicle has only 1 or 2 people in it, you must have a Peach Pass sticker and you will pay to ride in the HOT lane. If 3 or more, motorcycle or have alternative fuel tag you can still use HOT lane for free. Since I only go that way a few times a year, I play it safe and just stay out of the lane now.

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maillemaker
Explorer
Sep 05, 2013
Hi to all from denny and my wee blonde ida, I have herd horror stories about going through Atlanta ga. Can any one tell me if the traffic is that bad there. We are traveling from Iowa to florida to visit our son and his family. The first big trip with our granite ridge motor home and pulling our bass boat too. WE are looking forward to the trip but I keep my ears open about Atlanta.

I lived in Atlanta many years, and my in-laws are still there so we go there frequently.

During rush hours, traffic is frequently stop-and-go. There is usually not much benefit to the bypass vs. going straight through, as the bypass tends to be as busy as the straight-through.

It's 6 or so lanes of interstate and people are hauling a$$ when the traffic is moving. Keep to the inside and you will be fine. Try to stay a couple of lanes over, though, because frequently a right-most lane turns into exit-only and disappears.

Once you get in a travel lane, it's smooth sailing.

Also has any one just slept in the rest areas while traveling on the interstates. we would like to use camp grounds but being new at RVing not sure how to find camp grounds along the way. thank all of the good people on the open roads forum. Want to meet as many of you that my wee blond and I can denny and my wee blonde ida

When we travel to Disney World from Huntsville, we have stayed at truck stops, Cracker Barrel parking lots, and Walmart parking lots.

Many rest areas no longer allow overnight parking. I don't know why. But there are plenty of Cracker Barrels and Walmarts that would love your business. Always check with the manager.

Steve
dennisgt60
Explorer
Sep 05, 2013
I'm one that likes to site-see while passing through big citys. Been through Atlanta many times via I-75. No problem if you just avoid rush hour as some here are saying. Have a great trip!
Horsedoc
Explorer II
Sep 05, 2013
Only thing I can add about going through town, especially on I-75, is to stay out of the left and right lanes. The left lanes can lead to a short ramp and dead end to left or right. We had a bus load of college kids crash after the drive made a wrong exit a few years ago. Several were killed. Stay out of the extreme right as well. Too many people entering the interstate causing things to slow down and making you change lanes. Pick a lane toward the middle and stick with it. Try to run with the traffic as bet you can, but leave a little buffer between you and the guy in front. Watch the signs and if you intend to 85 south, then start working toward the right when you start seeing signs notifying you of it coming up
john_bet
Explorer II
Sep 05, 2013
Try about 2AM. No traffic.

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