Camping at Lake Oconee
Planning to camp at Lake Oconee? Use this local guide to the best Lake Oconee campgrounds near Eatonton and Greensboro, including Lawrence Shoals Campground, Old Salem Campground, Parks Ferry Campground, and KOA Northshore. You will find RV sites, tent camping, boat ramps, beaches, playgrounds, clean restrooms, dump stations, and easy spots to enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, and short hikes. For timing, Lawrence Shoals and Old Salem are open March 1 to November 30, Parks Ferry is open May 1 to November 30, and KOA Northshore is open all year.
Read on for reservations, amenity details, and simple tips for a smooth Lake Oconee camping weekend.
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Eatonton
Lawrence Shoals Campground
Open March 1st — November 30th
123 Wallace Dam Road Northeast, Eatonton
(706) 485-5494
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Georgia Power’s Lawrence Shoals Campground is the ideal destination for families looking for a fun and accessible camping experience on the shores of Lake Oconee. The full-service campsite offers a wide range of amenities, including picnic tables, playgrounds, boat ramps, and beaches, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore the outdoors, Lawrence Shoals Campground has everything you need for a memorable weekend getaway with your loved ones.
The amenities at Lawrence Shoals Campground include: RV/Camper, furnished cabins, traditional campsites, or campsite/tents as well as picnic tables and grills, well-kept comfort stations boasting hot showers, tidy laundry facilities, vending machines for soft drinks, ice, and payphones.
There are also user-friendly R/V dump stations, storage facilities for campers and boats, delightful playgrounds, as well as featuring boat docks exclusively for campers, convenient trails leading to beaches and guest houses, as well as thoughtfully placed pavilions with barbecue pits.
Greensboro
Old Salem Campground
Open March 1st - November 30th
1530 Old Salem Road, Greensboro
(706) 467-2850
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Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and unwind at Georgia Power’s Old Salem Campground campground, a tranquil lakeside retreat just a short drive from Interstate 20. Families and pets alike are welcome to partake in all the pleasurable amenities this full-service campground has to offer.
Boasting exceptional local fishing and acclaimed hiking as well as peaceful relaxing by the water, there is definitely something for everyone to experience and enjoy at Old Salem Campground.
Amenities at Old Salem Campground include RV/Camper sites and traditonal and primitive tent sites. There is also a boat launch, accomodating picnic area and shelter, tidy public restrooms, convenient grills on site, additionally water hook-ups and electricity are available.
Parks Ferry Campground
Open May 1 – November 30
491 Parks Mill Road, Greensboro
(706) 453-4308
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Located at Georgia Power’s Parks Ferry Campground, families can immerse themselves in a tranquil outdoors experience with all the required services provided. Regardless if it's lounging by the idyllic lake waters or partaking in stimulating natural world activities, this campground is a welcome retreat for relaxation and recreation.
An enticing array of options from picnicking to swimming, and even fishing, allows visitors to create lasting memories in the serene surroundings of Parks Ferry Campground.
Amenities at Parks Ferry Campground include RV/Camper and tent sites boasting a well maintained outdoor sports area, picnic areas, clean restrooms, ice for sale, information stands, a dump station for RVs, a playground for children, a swimming beach, a boat ramp, grilling stations, and a pavilion for gatherings.
KOA / Northshore
Open All Year
2541 Carey Station Road, Greensboro
(706) 453-4505
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At this one-of-a-kind KOA Campsite, campers are overindulged with a significant variety of accommodations to suit every preference. Ranging from RV lots to quaint, cozy tent sites and let’s not forget to mention the luxurious deluxe cabins and the thrilling experience of sleeping in an authentic railroad boxcar, club car or caboose!
They provide an impressive selection of experiences for every kind of camper. KOA has endeavored to offer a truly special and distinct camping adventure that will surely be extremely enjoyable and certainly unforgettable.
The amenities at KOA/Northshore include 50 Max Amp electric hookups for RVs up to 50' in length, tent sites and inviting cabins. Enjoy Wi-Fi, a refreshing swimming pool (open 5/24 - 11/1), outstanding local fishing, thoughtfully proffered firewood and propane, a lovely pavilion, convenient dog park, boat ramp, and child friend playground.
Thanks for reading. We hope this guide inspires your next trip to Lake Oconee with easy RV sites, quiet tent camping, and plenty of boating, fishing, kayaking, and lakeside relaxing. For more planning help, check out our guides to The Ultimate Guide To Hunting And Fishing Around Lake Oconee and Lake Oconee Marinas and Boat Ramps before planning your trip to the Lake Oconee area!
Happy Camping!
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