The place to go glamping near Atlanta

Candlelight Forest treehouses in Chickamauga

Candlelight Forest, located on 200 acres of hardwood canopies and a meandering creek, is dwelling to 2 cozy treehouses nestled within the woods. Solely minutes from downtown Chattanooga and adjoining to Lookout Mountain, these treehouses are excellent for many who need to benefit from the nice outside with out sacrificing the comforts of dwelling.

Sophie’s Roost and Le Petit Chateau treehouses sleep as much as six individuals, and every options two bed room nooks, 1½ baths, outside kitchenettes with fuel grills, working water and decks with spectacular views. (Inside, you’ll discover a espresso maker, mini fridge and microwave.)

Unwind, unplug and revel in a variety of actions, from motion pictures projected on tree-hung sheets to late-night s’mores and treasure hunts. You additionally will discover a hammock cove, a seasonal farm stand, and a lake for canoeing and paddle boarding. Examine in at an old style sweet retailer. Charges begin round $200. Candlelight Forest, 9862 Ga. 193, Chickamauga, Ga. 404-297-4350, www.thecandlelightforest.com.

Yurts at Sweetwater and different state parks

The yurt idea is greater than 2,400 years outdated, however the spherical, rustic abodes now are a preferred glamping pattern throughout the nation. And Atlanta’s closest state park, Sweetwater Creek, is dwelling to 10 yurts.

A couple of 30-minute drive from Atlanta, in Lithia Springs, the yurts are tucked away in a quiet, wooded part of the park. Fabricated from wooden and canvas, the yurts sleep as much as six individuals and include beds, futons, screened home windows and locking doorways, in addition to an out of doors deck, picnic desk and grill/fireplace ring. There aren’t any bogs contained in the yurts at Sweetwater Creek (or any Georgia state park), however clear toilet services are close by within the the yurt village.

Yurt reservations at Sweetwater Creek start at $95 per night time. 1750 Mount Vernon Highway, Lithia Springs. 770-732-5871, gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek.

Word: With the addition of the Sweetwater yurts, Georgia state parks now have 39 yurt lodging out there. Further state parks which have yurts are Excessive Falls, Pink High Mountain, Fort Yargo, Tugaloo and Cloudland Canyon.

A village of treehouses at Historic Banning Mills

Visitors at Historic Banning Mills can (actually) department out from conventional lodging by staying in a treehouse village.

Set about 70 toes above the gorge and accessible solely by rope and wooden sky bridges, seven treehouse rooms supply company a uncommon alternative to search out tranquility up within the leaves, full with a slight sway within the breeze and tree trunks bursting by the floorboards and out the ceiling.

The treehouse rooms every include a king-size mattress, fuel log hearth and plenty of home windows. Additionally, simply because company are sleeping in a tree doesn’t imply the lodging are with out fashionable perks, as rooms embody a microwave, small fridge and a jetted tub for 2, in addition to a Keurig espresso machine.

Treehouse rooms begin at $209 the primary night time and $189 for every further night time, double occupancy. The value features a full country-style breakfast every morning of the keep.

About 19 miles south of Douglasville, Historic Banning Mills is positioned at 205 Horseshoe Dam Highway, Whitesburg. 770-834-9149, www.historicbanningmills.com.

Safari tents, yurts, RVs at Stone Mountain Park

Yurts have caught on at Stone Mountain Park’s in style campground as an choice for first-time campers, households with kids and park guests simply on the lookout for a distinct form of journey.

The campground started a couple of years in the past with three lakeside yurts, and now options greater than 400 RV, pop-up, and tent websites, in addition to yurt, safari tent and RV leases.

In different phrases, there are many glamping choices at Stone Mountain Park.

Fabricated from sturdy canvas, the safari tents all have the charcoal grills, spigots and fireplace rings identical to yurts, and inside, every has a queen mattress, eating desk, fan and lamp, however they don’t seem to be insulated or climate-controlled (past the fan for the summer season months). In different phrases, safari tents are someplace between a primitive tent and yurt — you’ll be dry and comfortable, however you’ll need to deal with the highs and lows of Georgia temperatures.

The brand new RV choice means that you can benefit from the novelty of RV tenting with out the effort and price of proudly owning your individual RV.

Safari tents hire for $75 an evening and require a two-day minimal. Yurts additionally require a two-night reservation for $127 an evening. RV leases begin at $180 per night time, or deliver your individual RV beginning at $44 an evening. Tenting spots begin at $28 an evening. Stone Mountain Park, 4003 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Stone Mountain 30083. 1-800-385-9807, www.stonemountainpark.com/Campground.