Etowah River Campground, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia   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 obliging operators of the campground and a wonderful variety of entertaining things have people coming from all over. Etowah River Campground sees pretty high levels of precipitation;     the wettest month of the year is mostly March, that's the one that rains the most while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. At Etowah River Campground entertaining stuff to do is plentiful, and it is a very pleasant campground. Be careful coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains, you might not ever want to return back home again. At Majors Lake Dam near Etowah River Campground there are some interesting things to see, and Etowah River Campground is in close proximity to Vogel State Park which is a gorgeous site. Scores of folks choose this campground for the purpose of being in the neighborhood of Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park. This part of Georgia has a pleasant deal of outdoors activities available. As if Etowah River Campground wasn't enough, you can also go whitewater paddling, swimming,   fishing, playing golf, and hiking, so you won’t get bored. That right there is heaps of fun things already but it goes on, the Blue Ridge Mountains has it all. Good hiking is available along the Benton Mackaye Trail; you can go for a hike on the Black Mountain Trail. Etowah River Campground is a top selection with the folks from Dahlonega. Don't you try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a fine time here at Etowah River Campground. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Etowah River Campground; Duncan Ridge Trail is a glorious local trail, and not far from Etowah River Campground you'll locate Majors Lake which is a pretty lake. During the summertime months here at Etowah River Campground, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 40's while Etowah River Campground nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. This is a nice campground. Whitewater paddling is fine on Etowah River; Mud Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth stopping at. There's great hiking along the DeSoto Falls Trail, and lots of folks from Dahlonega come here. Camping out really is a fun thing to do, and Etowah River Campground in Georgia is a pleasant pick. Etowah River Campground is a perfect camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains. This campground is so nice. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Coosa Backcountry Trail. Why not spend some time golfing at a close by golf course like Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River, and you undeniably should check out Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park if you're here. 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 Continental breakfast. Restaurants with walking distance. Historic district 1 mile. Outlet mall 14 miles. Helen 28 miles. Several state parks and waterfalls nearby. Microwave, refrigerator available. ...    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 Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega 6 miles away The Days Inn Dahlonega is located off of GA 400 Hwy 60. We are one mile from Historic Dahlonega Square, home of the first Gold Rush in the United States and North Georgia College and State University... Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega 6 miles away Dahlonega, home to the first major Gold Rush in the US. 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