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08-11-2015, 05:46 AM
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Where to stay North of Atlanta in Georgia
Looking for a good place to stay for the winter north of Atlanta in Georgia
30 amp connections
water and sewer
decent facilities
somewhat private sites
gets cell phone service
don't really need anything else we have a small 20' mini lite so small sites are ok could use a good shower area
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08-11-2015, 09:28 AM
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Always Learning
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Does Stone Mountain Park Campground fit those? Might be expensive for a winter.
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08-11-2015, 09:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Does Stone Mountain Park Campground fit those? Might be expensive for a winter.
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With all the social / political issues involving Stone Mountain right now I can't suggest it. Those issues may fade with time. Plus it would be expensive...
Jaxenro,
A couple of questions.... How close do you want to be to Atlanta or other cities? And weather...it does snow here, especially north of Atlanta, and we don't deal with it well...or at all for that matter. When it melts it's over, until then you're stuck! So what is your tolerance level?
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08-11-2015, 10:13 AM
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Location: Georgia
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Jaxenro:
Try Twin Lakes RV park , 3300 Shore Drive, Cumming ,Ga. 770-887-4400. This campground is just north of Atlanta off of Georgia Highway 400. Small campground but I believe they have monthly rates, with full ups available And they are convenient to Atlanta.
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08-11-2015, 10:27 AM
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I second the choice of Twin Lakes. Stayed there last September for a week. Very quiet campground and by the looks of it many rigs parked there looked like they were perhaps winter residences, not transients or summer seasonal. 50 amp with sewer and water, no Wi-Fi last year at least and no cable tv but my antenna picked up like 60 channels. I think they somehow have a cable connection broadcast over the air, if that makes sense. Very friendly family owned.
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08-11-2015, 11:01 AM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedLdr1
With all the social / political issues involving Stone Mountain right now I can't suggest it.
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Ok.
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08-11-2015, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxenro
Looking for a good place to stay for the winter north of Atlanta in Georgia
30 amp connections
water and sewer
decent facilities
somewhat private sites
gets cell phone service
don't really need anything else we have a small 20' mini lite so small sites are ok could use a good shower area
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Have you downloaded RVParky it will give you a lot of rv parks.
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08-11-2015, 12:35 PM
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"A couple of questions.... How close do you want to be to Atlanta or other cities? And weather...it does snow here, especially north of Atlanta, and we don't deal with it well...or at all for that matter. When it melts it's over, until then you're stuck! So what is your tolerance level"
Not close to cities. We are from Massachusetts so snow isn't an issue for me but I have family near Gainesville so I want to be somewhat near that so I said north not south. An hour or two from Gainesville
Rural and secluded for the wnter sounds best
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08-11-2015, 01:32 PM
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Location: Middle GA
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Red Top Mountain State Park has some full hookup sites. Lots of wildlife. A very noce park surprisingly near civilization.
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08-11-2015, 01:42 PM
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Location: East Central Florida
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McKinney in Acworth is nice. Old Federal in Flowery Branch on Lake Lanier. Probably have limits on how many nights you can stay, tho. Also, they are COE Campgrounds, so if you have Senior Parks Pass, they will be 1/2 price.
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08-11-2015, 01:44 PM
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KOA in Calhoun
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08-11-2015, 01:56 PM
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I stayed at the Atlanta/Marietta RV Resort over the Christmas Holidays. Pretty nice sites.
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08-11-2015, 06:59 PM
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Site Team
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Location: North Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxenro
Not close to cities. We are from Massachusetts so snow isn't an issue for me but I have family near Gainesville so I want to be somewhat near that so I said north not south. An hour or two from Gainesville Rural and secluded for the wnter sounds best
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I have not used either of these campgrounds yet. But I have ridden and drove around them many times and it is a very nice area. Both are just north of Gainesville and allow easy access to Helen, GA and the North Georgia mountains.
Leisure Acre Campgrounds
Yonah Mountain Campground
The only potential downside is until the weather turns cold there are a lot of motorcycles in that area. Helen, GA has become a primary destination for local clubs and groups for weekend rides. It will die down after the Octoberfest celebration...
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08-12-2015, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Whoa There
KOA Cartersville much nicer than Calhoun
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08-12-2015, 09:02 AM
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I don't think you can stay at any government run CG's, local, state or federal for more than 2 weeks. If they allowed that they would severely limit the amount of use by more of the public and also compete with the private CG owners who depend on seasonal's for base income.
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08-12-2015, 11:53 PM
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North of Atlanta
If you are willing to move every 2 wks and not have sewer hookups, there are beautiful Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in this area. Plus, if you are over 62 and have a Senior Access Pass, your camping fees are half price and you will have an inexpensive winter! Be aware, it gets cold up here too.
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08-16-2015, 02:09 PM
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Jones Park is in Duluth. Can't get much closer
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08-16-2015, 08:57 PM
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I can also vouch for Twin Lakes. If you want to be close to all things urban yet feel like you are in the boonies this is your place. We have grandchildren close by and visit often. Always stay at Twin Lakes. Really like going to our place after a day with family. Russell Pendley is the owner and will treat you well.
I have to chuckle regarding your remark about snowy/cold weather. Mass. has lots of snow removal equipment. Georgia has NONE. When it snows, or worse yet a little ice hits the ground, everything STOPS until it is gone. Traffic becomes one big Demolition Derby.
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08-16-2015, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tsmcmillen
KOA in Calhoun
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I would say stay away from KOA Calhoun. Very bad experience there a couple of years ago.
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09-02-2015, 12:38 PM
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McKinney was nice. Good short term...no water or sewer at sites.
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