A 15-minute drive to the north of Carrollton, Sweet Water Valley Park in Villa Rica sits along the banks of Sweet Water Creek and has 36 shaded sites. On the grounds are a bath house, dump station, picnic tables, laundry facility, playground and hiking trails. The campground has RV pull-through sites with 30- and 50-amp electrical service Guests can also take advantage of outdoor kitchen facilities. Golfers might want to stay here as well. The park has a small driving range and a Tom Fazio-designed golf course known as "The Frog'' is only five minutes away.
Sweet Water Valley Park
366 Sweewater Bend
Villa Rica, GA 30180
sweetwatervalleypark.com
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is in Bremen, 13 miles north of Carrollton. This is a popular place to take the kids. Recreational activities include playgrounds, miniature golf, an outdoor pool and planned activities for children such as hay rides and train rides. A bath house, store and laundry room are also located in the park. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park has both RV and tent sites. All of the sites have water and electric, while the RV sites also have sewer. Visitors can also opt to stay in cabins.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
106 King Street
Bremen, GA 30110
770-537-3140
georgiajellystone.com
The John Tanner State Park is in Carrollton and offers campers the choice of 31 RV and tent sites. There are plenty of recreational activities available, including hiking trails, swimming, a miniature golf course and fishing in the park's lake. Picnic areas, a dump station, a laundry room, playgrounds and bath houses are all in the park. The camping sites come with water, electric and and cable TV. The park has a lodge that can accommodate groups and six units near the lake's beach that have bedrooms and kitchens.
John Tanner State Park
354 Tanner Beach Road
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-830-2222
gastateparks.org
