Georgia

[hilltool]

We are thinking of going down to Atlanta area to see our daughter for Thanksgiving. She and her new husband live in Marietta. Am thinking of taking the trailer, for various reasons, ----and I see there is an RV park just north of Marietta but it is a bit pricey. Anybody familiar with the area and know how much further north I would have to go to find something more reasonable? People were talking about how pretty it is up by the mountains but I am not sure how far away that is as I haven't spent much time in Georgia other than driving through on my way to Florida. There seems to be a series of lakes, or a resevoir, NW of Atlanta. Any advice is appreciated.

Rick

 

[khhorton]

Marietta is North of Atlanta. You might check out campgrounds around Lake Allatoona, which isn't too far away from Marietta. Biggest issue would be whether the campgrounds would be open during Thanksgiving.

Here's a link to some Lake Allatoona campgrounds to research.
Lake Allatoona Campgrounds

 

[PopRichie77]

Georgia state camp grounds are nice, price some where between 25 to 30, if I remember correctly for full hook up. Just google George state camp grounds or parks. Pretty sure there are some in that area. Son lives just west of Atlanta.

 

[gus-HILO]

here is a link in passport america's list of parks in GA, I have stayed at the one in Blairsville it was a nice camp ground.
Passport America Campgrounds

 

[Papa-HILO]

Georgia State parks

We stayed at Vogel State Park which is near Blairsville. It was a nice campgrouond.
God Bless
Papa

 

[hilltool]

That is helpful information, everybody. I appreciate it. Gus and Khorton-those are handy links. Thanks. By the way- how cold does it get down there Thanksgiving time???

Rick

 

[khhorton]

Weather varies from year to year. We've had some with snow flurries, and some with warmer weather in the upper 60's. Nothing too drastic. Best advice is to keep an eye on weather predictions about 10 days out.

 

[hilltool]

Thanks

I monitor Atlantas weather and it is surprising, these days, how close the highs and lows are between there and southern WI. Its easy to think "ATLANTA" , "gonna be warm". But, I realize, it is not southern Florida, either.

Rick

 

[Atlee]

Thanks

I monitor Atlantas weather and it is surprising, these days, how close the highs and lows are between there and southern WI. Its easy to think "ATLANTA" , "gonna be warm". But, I realize, it is not southern Florida, either.

Rick

But Atlanta can be hot as Hades over Labor Day weekend. 3 years ago, I spent Labor Day weekend in Atlanta for the CFA Football kickoff game. Had to run the generator in the Class B van for 36 straight hours to drive the AC in order to survive.

 

[bishop65]

There are many good camping sites. I went camping on Georgia's Sapelo Isle 4 years ago. It was amazing. That's something you might look into. It was a great trip for us.

 

[69hilo2]

Nice Area

Our son lives in Rome, Ga and I always enjoy looking at this area and think about camping there someday. Thanks for the links and info.

Later Tim Owner 1969 hilo

 

[Wrascal]

My youngest (girl) and hubby

live in Dacula (N.E. ATL) and that's where we spent our last Thanksgiving.

While I was chilly most of the other folk were quite comfortable.

 

[JohnsnonX]

@ dermot

Georgia's state parks are fair and good enough for camping adventure. Let me share that i have experienced of one and that is "Black Rock Mountain State Park". If you are interested in camping there then you must go and visit these parks.

 

[69hilo2]

Ok, not Ga.

Ok, not Ga. but it's in this area that we are talking about.
If you go West from Rome, Ga. about 1 hour later you could be in "Cherokee Rock Village". Here is a link to a thread I did about it.

http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f3/new-park-alabama-3395/

Enjoy

Later Tim

 

[hilltool]

We have a grandchild due in Atlanta in mid september so I suspect I will be investigating the area more thoroughly in the coming months and years.


Thanks for tips.

Rick

 

[69hilo2]

another

Another tip for you is Stone Mountain just a little East of Atlanta.
Great place to visit. I've tent camped there at least twice.

Later Tim

 

[JohnsnonX]

How sweet
I am commenting late, appreciating you late but let me say that these relations are the most beautiful thing on earth.
May your family and you live long dear friend !
( Really,there is no alternative of a family)