Panola Mountain State Park Campground sits within Georgia's rolling terrain east of Atlanta, offering a mix of forested and open camping areas around a central pond. The campground requires a three-quarter mile walk from the parking area, making it accessible only to tent campers and those willing to haul gear on foot.
The site features full hookups for RVs in the parking area, though the walk-in camping spots provide more separation from vehicle noise. Cell service reaches the campground reliably, as one recent camper confirmed T-Mobile coverage throughout their stay. "Not many trees around and no commodities," notes Jessica D., describing the more open terrain near the pond where several sites cluster.
Families use the space regularly, and the sounds of local wildlife, including active coyote packs, carry across the area after dark. The park's main hiking trails require driving to different trailheads rather than walking directly from camp. Campers exploring the region can find additional campgrounds just outside Panola Mountain State Park for those preferring drive-up access.
Reservations help secure spots during busy periods, and the walk-in format naturally limits crowds compared to standard drive-up campgrounds.
Description
Just 15 minutes from Atlanta is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. Visitors can picnic while children work off energy on the playground. The park offers archery, boat rental, geocaching, orienteering, birding and tree-climbing programs. A paved trail is open for biking, roller blading, jogging and dog-walking, while forested fitness trails are open for hiking and running.
Panola Mountain is a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller and much more pristine. Park visitors will see the outcrop and its rare ecosystem just as Native Americans did centuries ago. Reservations are required for ranger-led hikes that teach about the rare plants and animals found in this habitat.
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 770-389-7801.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
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RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPanola Mountain State Park Campground is located in Georgia
Directions
Located 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on Georgia Highway 155 via I-20, exit #68.
Address
2620 HWY 155, SW
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Coordinates
33.63755 N
84.15288 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 21 min from Atlanta, GA
- 58 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Macon, GA
- 1 hr 6 min from Athens, GA
