George L. Smith State Park Campground Cabins
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Georgia DNR) campground in George L. Smith State Park, Georgia.
Summary
George L. Smith State Park Campground is run by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Georgia DNR). The campground lists 52 overnight sites; it charges the state's published rate schedule ($23–$50). Mountain bikers get 0.9 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Brown Thrasher Trail (0.4 mi away). Camping is booked through the state park reservation system.
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 hookupsListed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationListed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsListed
- 🔥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.
Cabins
Cottage/cabin (10). Source: Georgia State Parks park page. Check the booking site for availability, bedding and accessibility.
Map: trails and roads near George L. Smith State Park 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 52 sites it is the #42 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 2 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~155 mi, Charlotte ~199 mi, Asheville ~212 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Dump stationTentsRVs/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
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
0.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 0.9 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Thrasher Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM |
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 George L. Smith State Park Campground
On site: a dump station is listed by the source data.
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump Station | 0.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa RV Park Inc. Private Open year-round Private RV park |
24.1 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Magnolia Springs State Park Campground Cabins Magnolia Springs State Park |
25.0 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 29 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Savannah River RV Parks Private Private RV park |
31.8 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Jack Hill State Park Campground Cabins Jack Hill State Park |
32.3 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 30 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| 341 RV Park Private Private RV park |
53.9 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Holbrook Pond Campground Private campground |
55.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 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.