Places to Swim & Camp Around Augusta Georgia

Mistletoe State Park

• At Mistletoe State Park, visitors have the option to stay in their own tent, trailer or RV. They can also select from a camper cabin which sleeps four, or one of 10 cottages, five of which are log cabins. Individuals can go boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling or canoeing. The park also offers programs to teach people how to avoid getting lost in the woods, and how to identify different animals based on their droppings. For those who wish to go swimming, a lake and a beach are available. However, they are only open to guests during the summer season.

  Mistletoe State Park
  3725 Mistletoe Rd.
  Appling, GA 30802
  800-864-7275
  gastateparks.org/Mistletoe

Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

• Augusta is extremely close to South Carolina, where Lick Fork Lake is located. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Amenities include a paved parking area, flushing toilets, showers, information board, picnic area, water supply, garbage cans, lantern posts and fire rings or grills in some areas. The campsites are open from April first through December 15. Swimming is permitted in the lake; however, visitors should note that their are no lifeguards on duty in this area. A boat ramp for non-motorized boats is also available for those who wish to go boating.

  Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
  Long Cane Ranger Distirct
  810 Buncombe St.
  Edgefield, SC 29824
  803-637-5396
  www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/sumter/recreation/LickForkLakeRecreationArea.php

Pine Acres Campground

• Located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina, Pine Acres allows both tents and RVs. They do not have activities located on the actual campsite; however, a few minutes away visitors find hiking and biking opportunities on hills and nature walks. Furthermore, Hitchcock Woods, which is filled with a variety of birds, offers the opportunity to spot chickadees, bluebirds, meadowlarks and other species. At Langley Pond, guests can go swimming as well as fish, boat and sunbathe. Playgrounds, a concession stand, picnic areas, a bath house and a beach are all located at the swimming area as well.

  Pine Acres Campground
  205 Duke Dr.
  Aiken, SC 29801
  803-648-5715
  campingfriend.com/pineacrescampground/