Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake
18 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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Camping near Sandy Springs
Campgrounds and camping areas near Sandy Springs on federal land, with which ones take reservations on Recreation.gov.
26campgrounds and camping areas
18 mito the closest
17within 30 miles
September–Maybest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
Closest picks
Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
21 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south.
Victoria Campground
21 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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Within 30 miles (17)
Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake
Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Swimming
Victoria Campground
Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Sweetwater Campground
Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)
Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south.
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
- Camping
Lake Sidney Lanier
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Lanier Park Shelter (Ga)
Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
- Camping
Sawnee
Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Water Activities
West Bank Park Shelters (Ga)
West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
- Camping
Bald Ridge Creek
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Water Access
Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Picnicking
Allatoona Lake
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)
Riverside Park Day Use Area is situated along the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Disc Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Photography
- Picnicking
Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)
Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
- Camping
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Water Access
- Water Activities
30 to 75 miles (3)
Old Federal
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Water Activities
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Carters Lake
Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
- Water sports
75 miles and farther (6)
West Point Lake
Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
- Picnicking
Cherokee National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Hartwell Lake
Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
Richard B. Russell Lake
"Ole Dan Tucker was a grand ole man; He washed his face in a fryin' pan; Combed his hair with a wagon wheel; Died with a tooth ache in his heel!" During the 1700's, this famous folk song was sung by slaves in praise of the Reverend Dan…
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Sandy Springs. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for camping near Sandy Springs?
Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 18 miles northwest of Sandy Springs as the crow flies. Next are Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (21 mi) and Victoria Campground (21 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Sandy Springs?
Based on Sandy Springs’s average highs, September–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Sandy Springs?
16 of the 26 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.