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Red_Eagle
Explorer
Sep 01, 2013

North Georgia camping

Want to camp somewhere around Helen middle of October. Would like suggestions from those of you who have camped here recently. Campgrounds near Hiawassee, such as Bald Mtn would be ok. Appreciate any suggestions. We have 30' 5er and desire FHU. Hope to make reservations next day or two.
  • Yes, I'm aware of higher rates in October & Helen's Octoberfest, along with reservations getting harder to make. That's why I am checking into reservations now. Come October, I probably won't be able to get ANY reservations. Again, appreciate any suggestions.
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    RoyB
    Explorer II
    If you run out of full hookup the DESOTO STATE PARK at Fort Payne is not too far away. They have upgraded their site and I know it has 50AMP service but not real sure if it has sewer hookups or not

    We always go to Cloudland Canyon at Trenton GA but it only has electric and water. Both DESOTO and CLOUDLAND have large active water falls and a hugh canyon on LOOKOUT MTN off of I59...

    Roy Ken
  • Are you aware Helen has Octoberfest during that time? campground rates are generally higher and reservations are harder to come by. Good luck on finding what you want.
  • He wants FHU's. Look at River Bend in Hiawassee or Track Rock CG in Blairsville
  • Unicoi state park is closest. Vogel state park is not too far. Bald Mountain is a good choice, though a litter further north.