Best camping near Buford
15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Buford, Georgia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier
Good
2.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Shoal Creek is a popular camping area located on the shores of Lake Lanier in the state of Georgia. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 100 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sawnee
Good
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Sawnee Camping Area, located in the state of Georgia, is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst nature, this campground offers various amenities and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 100 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier
Good
4.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Chestnut Ridge at Lake Lanier offers a picturesque setting with stunning lake views and wooded surroundings. The campground boasts a variety of amenities including water and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 98 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Shady Grove - Lake Lanier
Good
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Shady Grove is a popular camping area located on the scenic shores of Lake Lanier in Georgia. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 97 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Bald Ridge Creek
Good
6.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Bald Ridge Creek camping area is a popular campground located in the state of Georgia. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 98 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Old Federal - Lake Lanier
Good
7.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Old Federal - Lake Lanier camping area is located in the state of Georgia and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a beautiful lakeside…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 98 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Charleston - Lake Lanier
Good
8.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Charleston Lake Lanier camping area is located in Georgia, offering stunning views of the surrounding lake and mountains. This campground has a variety of nearby activities…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
River Forks - Lake Lanier
Good
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
River Forks - Lake Lanier camping area in Georgia is a picturesque campground with a range of amenities to cater to campers' needs. The campground offers both tent and RV camping…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Duckett Mill - Lake Lanier
Good
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Duckett Mill - Lake Lanier camping area in Georgia is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides RV and tent camping…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 95 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
War Hill - Lake Lanier
Good
14.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
War Hill is a picturesque camping area situated on the banks of Lake Lanier in Georgia. The surrounding views are stunning, with the sparkling waters of the lake on one side and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 95 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Bolding Mill - Lake Lanier
Good
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Bolding Mill Lake Lanier camping area in Georgia offers stunning views of the lake and is surrounded by lush forests. The campground provides a variety of activities, including…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Paradise Valley Resort & Club
Good
19.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Paradise Valley Resort & Club is a picturesque camping area located in Georgia, offering a host of amenities and activities for campers to enjoy. The campground boasts various…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Laurel Park - Lake Lanier
Good
19.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Laurel Park is a beautiful camping area located on Lake Lanier in Georgia. The surrounding views are stunning with the lake and surrounding forest providing a picturesque…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
James Shackleford County Park
Good
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
James Shackleford County Park in Georgia offers established campsites with basic amenities. Campers will find picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but no drinking water or…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Fort Yargo State Park
Good
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Fort Yargo State Park in Georgia offers established campsites, including tent sites, RV sites with full hookups, and yurts; dispersed camping is not permitted. Reservations are…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Buford
The Buford area has 15 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Buford
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.