Etowah River Campground, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia   I love camping at Etowah River Campground.  It is secluded and away from the traffic of the big lakes and Corps of Engineers campgrounds.  The owners are VERY friendly and will do anything to make your stay pleasurable.  You can hike and ride your ATV nearby, float the Etowah River or just relax.  There is no reason to run to town after your arrival.  The campsites are also very spacious and roomy, the bath house is clean and well maintained and the grounds are well groomed.  I can't wait to go back.  It may just be the only place I camp from now on.     Says Merlin Lucas ...Talk about a WONDERFUL CAMPGROUNDS sight!!!...We traveled from Minnesota to go camping with friends over Memorial Day weekend (2009) and the Etowah River Campgrounds are EXCELLENT!!!..Large camp sights with electricity and water, clean restroom and showering facilities, access to ice and campfire wood, friendly people, and owners, Darrell & Jaki, greeting you upon arrival, making you feel at home (away from home) while you camp...The sight is beautiful, next to the river, and we would recommend it to everyone... Says Fergie I stayed there twice in May and it is one of the nicest campgrounds I have ever stayed at. The location next to the river is great, what a beautiful river, the facilities were clean and modern and the locals could not have been nicer. Well off the beaten path, but close enough   to town, I woul dreccommend this site to anyone. I can't wait to go back! Says Greg Miles The Coosa Backcountry Trail offers hiking at its best, and you're sure to bump into some great folks from Dahlonega here. All the water falling down from the sky makes Etowah River Campground a wet site; the wettest month of the year is mostly March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is October. You believe that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. Go for a hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail, and while you're here, you could explore Mud Creek. All year is a tremendous time in the Blue Ridge Mountains if you go for the outdoors. Good hiking is available along the DeSoto Falls Trail; Vogel State Park is worth a visit. All through the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Etowah River Campground. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 60's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Etowah River Campground temperatures dip to the 20's. This campground is so brilliant. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Etowah River Campground; Duncan Ridge Trail is a great local trail. Soar down the rapids of Etowah River in a kayak; golf can be played at Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River. This is a brilliant campground. There are delightful spots to discover along the Black Mountain Trail, and why not explore Majors Lake Dam if you're here. So many enjoyable things to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, too brilliant to be true. Do take a look at Majors Lake right next door to Etowah River Campground, it's a charming lake; Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park is a fine location to go. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Address: 437 Rider Mill Road Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Coordinates: Latitude: 34.5503 Longitude: -84.0621 Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega 5 miles away Welcome to the Econo Lodge near North Georgia College and State University. We are conveniently located a short drive from award winning wineries and just 12 miles from the Georgia Premium Outlet Mall...    Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega 6 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 in Dahlonega, GA with easy access to Ga-400/US-60 Hwy. We are less than 1 mile from Historic Dahlonega, GA, Home of the first US Gold Rush. We are conveniently located near all ... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Gainesville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Etowah River Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Etowah River Campground, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: JASPER 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega 6 miles away Welcome to Dahlonega, home to the first major gold rush in the US. The Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega hotel is a luxurious three-story hotel only one mile from downtown Dahlonega and located in the hea... Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega 6 miles away The Days Inn Dahlonega is located off of GA 400 Hwy 60. 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Georgia Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Georgia.       These outdoors activities are available near Etowah River Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Etowah River Campground: Blackburn Park and Campground, Dahlonega , 4 miles away Crisson Campground, Dahlonega , 7 miles away Cedar House Yurt Cabins, Dahlonega , 7 miles away R-Ranch in the Mountains, Dahlonega , 8 miles away Hidden Valley Resort, Dawsonville , 8 miles away Woody Gap Campground, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away Wild Willy Rv's & Campground, Dahlonega , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Etowah River Campground: Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 5 miles away Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega , 6 miles away Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega , 6 miles away Dawsonville Super 8 Motel, Dawsonville , 11 miles away Best Western Dawson Village Inn, Dawsonville , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Dawsonville, Dawsonville , 11 miles away   Ski Areas Near Etowah River Campground: Sky Valley, Georgia , 54 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Etowah River Campground: Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 1 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Hightower Road to US 19) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Above Hightower Road) Etowah River, Lumpkin/ Dawson County , 5 miles away, Class II(IV) - 13.3 miles long (US 19 to Highway 136) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (US 19 to Chestatee River)   National Parks Near Etowah River Campground: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 37 miles away   Trails Near Etowah River Campground: Black Mountain Trail, Union County , 8 miles away Benton Mackaye Trail, Fannin County , 14 miles away DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 14 miles away Duncan Ridge Trail, Union County , 14 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 17 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 18 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Etowah River Campground: Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River, Dahlonega , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Etowah River Campground