Dames Ferry Campground
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Georgia DNR) campground in Dames Ferry, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Georgia DNR), Dames Ferry Campground sits in Georgia, about 61 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Expect 30 overnight sites, with the state's published rate schedule ($23–$50). Camping is booked through the state park reservation system. Mountain bikers get 3.3 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Hitchiti Trail (2.2 mi away).
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither the state park system nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Dames Ferry Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability (official reservation site) ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 30 sites it is the #60 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~61 mi, Chattanooga ~164 mi, Asheville ~189 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency (source): Georgia State Parks publish one statewide schedule ("in most cases"): Regular campsite (most parks) $23–$50; Cottage/cabin $75–$250; Yurt $75–$100. Statewide published ranges ("in most cases"); not per-park rates. A daily ParkPass (parking) is extra and paid once per vehicle per stay. Seniors get 20% off campsites (one site, not group camping).
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchiti Trail | 2.2 mi | 2.2 | USFS |
| Hitchiti Loop Trail | 2.6 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Double Bridges Trail | 3.3 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
3.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 3.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchiti Trail | 2.2 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Hitchiti Loop Trail | 2.6 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Double Bridges Trail | 3.3 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Dames Ferry Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Area #22 (Monroe County, I 75 Southbound) (Georgia Department of Transportation) | 6.4 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia Department of Transportation) | 12.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee Flats Camp US Forest Service |
9.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 3 (11.6 mi) |
| Gladesville Campground US Forest Service |
11.7 | GA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 5 (15.5 mi) |
| Saddlehorse Campground Private campground |
12.0 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 5 (15.5 mi) |
| Rush Creek Campground Private campground |
14.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (13.4 mi) |
| Horse Campground Private campground |
14.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (12.6 mi) |
| High Falls State Park Campground Cabins High Falls State Park |
16.9 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 107 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.