The Camping Experience in Georgia
Beginning in the mountains, a quick ride from Atlanta into northeastern Georgia is the Appalachian Trail. This southern state boasts 75 miles of this famous trail beginning in Springer Mountain, Georgia. Hiking is obviously the main attraction here. With so many hikers and campers interested in this national treasure it is easy to find information on specific trails and destinations online. A quick search can provide you with detailed paths and theirs points of attraction, such as lakes, waterfalls, historical markers and campgrounds. Hikes on this trail can be an easy day hike or last a lifetime hiking from its start to its finish in Maine. Along the way campers can see the natural history of plant and wildlife specific to this region as it extends on the eastern ridge of the Appalachian Mountains.
President Lincoln said in his 1862 Annual Message to Congress, “Fellow citizens, we can not escape history.” Fellow outdoorsmen, you cannot escape history while camping in Georgia. Specifically, Civil War history is prevalent in this confederate state. The historical town of Chickamauga, Georgia was the site of two of the bloodiest days of the War Between the States. The land still holds the feeling of another era, before cell phones and pop up tents. Today the town of Chickamauga offers campers a chance to relive a part of American history. Campers can make reservations to camp along the military trails or in any of the numerous camp sights along the creeks or lake Chickamauga. This pristine part of the country allows campers to experience similar conditions a civil war soldier might have while sleeping out underneath the stars. Educational possibilities run rampant in this small town, making it an ideal family or classroom destination.
If sand and ocean are more your style Georgia has a lot to offer any outdoorsman off it’s southeastern coast. Just five hours south of Atlanta, The Golden Isles of Georgia boasts numerous islands, like Jekyll, St. Simons, Black Beard and Sapello, just to name a few. Campers can reserve sights to camp at through the local chambers of commerce. Black Beard Island is a short canoe or boat ride away from the mainland. The US Fish and Wildlife Service run this natural wildlife refuge. The island offers miles of undisturbed beach, guided tours through Live Oak Maritime forests, bird watching and guided canoe and kayak tours. Black beard is a completely undeveloped island with the only construction being the main pier for visitors to enter the island. Offering campers a chance to experience island life with out the miles of tourist shops is well worth the trip to this southern destination
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No trip to Georgia would be complete without a visit to the Okephenoke Swamp. 700 square miles of the swamp lie within Georgia state lines. Offering a varied landscape of grasslands, swamplands, peat bogs and lakes, this mysterious part of the country holds a strong fascination throughout the world. There are four different parks for campers to visit. Laura S. Walker Park offers golfing, fishing, camping and hiking. This park is located on the North Eastern portion of the swamp and provides ample opportunity to view Georgia’s wildlife at it’s finest. Trails around the park offer a chance to see anything from alligators to the carnivorous pithers plant. Canoeing and Kayaking is available if you dare! This is a family friendly park offering many opportunities for campers of all ages to enjoy and learn from. Web sights on this natural attraction are plentiful and encourage campers to make reservations.
