We wanted to camp for the holiday weekend for one night and did some last minute research for…read moresecluded campgrounds near water in Ellijay. The first couple places we called were full and when I got a hold of Talona Creek Campgrounds, the manager was very polite and helpful. When we arrived, he was great at letting us check in and letting us know what was available to us. We had access to clean bathrooms with showers and were grateful to have that available. The site was really small and most of the spaces were filled with RVs and what looked like permanent residents. There was a good open area for tents going up the creek. There was barely any privacy due to the lack of trees, space, and location from the road. At 4am, two small dogs from what sounded like was coming from the property across the main road were barking till 7am. They eventually sounded like they were closer and not leashed. I had a service dog who was alarmed and our sleep was disturbed for three hours. I didn't even feel comfortable to leave my tent till the barking stopped and obviously put back inside. The three hours of barking I feel was the deal breaker, aside from the lack of space and privacy, for me and I will not be returning to the site. There were many locals that drove up and stopped by our tent to jump in the creek and even though it was nice to see the community, we were aiming for a somewhat secluded camping trip for one night. Unfortunately, if you don't have an RV and are looking for privacy, this is not the place I would suggest for you.

I've stayed at this campground for a few months and had to leave due to health issues, the…read morebathrooms are either always broken or extremely nasty not to mention one shower is so unsafe you feel like your going to fall through, there's a couple out there who always fought so loudly we could hear every word in our camper the staff and owners did nothing but allow it the grounds are unkept playground is always broken several people have had things stolen from their cars and sites people have dumped buckets of god knows what in the creek, I know alot of people stay here that have no choice of anywhere to be but I do not recommend it at all

Talona Ridge is a beautiful, well-maintained resort. And it's relatively new. With that said,…read morethere's definitely some room for improvement. My biggest complaint is their policy for Eagle Ridge (top with views). They don't allow RVs less than 30'. They claim it's wind, but my son has a 35' that weighs very little more than our Airstream 25'. Honestly, I think they want to cater to large motorhomes on top. They like the aesthetic of expensive units on top. They blame the wind, but honestly the wind is terrible in Falcon Ridge section, too. There's also a sense of divide between the levels. The resort reflected a snootiness to me amidst the levels that isn't seen in most resorts. I feel this is a decision of beginners error and could change in the future...hopefully it will. The resort is STRICT! There's so many rules! We rented a golf cart, and I initialed and signed at least 10 times. They inspect the cart when you return it. All kinds of fines in the contract. We also asked for 4 days of rental, but were told they could only rent it to us for 3 days. But when we returned it, the cart sat behind the welcome center on charge in site F01 unrented the entire day and night. The staff are friendly, but most have a very direct, no non-sense attitude. I watched another RV resort start similar to this. After a few years, they relaxed and now I have to book 2 years ahead to get in. Hopefully Talona Ridge will figure it out soon! The worst part of our experience is that we were called about a month prior asking if we would like to move to a better site. I was so happy this happened as it was a better site. However, they didn't call because they had our best interest at heart. An RV show was scheduled in the park and they needed that site for parking. We were NEVER told about an RV show being inside the campground! I would've re-scheduled. But I must say that the show was very fun so it all worked out to our satisfaction. There is a noisy road right beside the resort. It's noticeably noisy in the evenings unless you are on top. While there are negatives, overall it's a beautiful resort with spacious sites. We will go again. Just do your research and keep an eye on their events. I'm hoping they realize their potential in the near future that will make this place great for everyone including the smaller rigs!

Not satisfied as the experience did not align with the expectations…read more Pros: - the park seems new, kept well - location convenient and easy to get to; there is starbucks, walmart, longhorn, movie theater nearby - the amenities are not bad with pool and live music on friday and saturday 6-9 Cons: - this is really not a good place for kids; kids are not allowed to ride around on their own; the guards show up on golf card barking orders and really killing the vibe. And frankly it may not be 100% safe for kids to ride as cars are zooming by irrespective of direction of traffic. There are sharp turns and hills making it unsafe. - this really is a glorified parking lot... there are maybe 10 spots up on top with 10/10 view. Rest of the spots have 2/10 view. It looks like a mountain the map, but its really not high enough to see anything. So basically you sit in a parking lot staring at your retired neighbor, with kids who have nothing to occupy themselves with. If this is works for you then you will have fun. There are much better ways to spend money.

Brand new spot with all the amenities you could use. Terrific check in process with lots of…read morefriendly people.

Great resort New, so needs more shade…read moreNeed better WiFi signals for the capacity Bring your booster or hot spots Seems a bit off the track but actually if you turn right out of the resort, you hit a town! Huge investment in the pool - amenities, and comfort stations. I only wish there were more showers/toilets in the comfort stations and usually the garbage is collected daily for RV guests- the garbage can is far far far. My puppies enjoyed the open grass by our riverside campsite, but the back area 'riverside' can't access or even see the river - overall Great stay

I've absolutely loved every moment I've that Plum Nelly. RVers will know that some of these places…read morecan get pretty expensive just for overnight. Plum Nelly is fairly priced and easy to access. It's about an hour and a half north of Atlanta so you're on your way to the Appalachians without necessarily having to go through big city traffic. The fall leaves are amazing . The summers, of course can get a little warm, but not as bad as Houston . I give it five stars, and two thumbs up

Great clean campground with very friendly host. Location was perfect for our needs and the camp…read morehost was super friendly

Although not an RV'er, we went to the park to spend the day with some family who were passing…read morethrough town. This is a little gem of an RV park in Forsyth county, tucked off Atlanta Highway (also known as Highway 9). This park is accurately named - it's large and has two sizable lakes that are beautifully maintained. They have spaces for small campers to larger RVs and spaces that are tucked away under the trees for maximum shade and privacy. There seem to be quite a few long term stayers in this place (that, to me, is a good sign). We strolled around the lakes and along a few of the roads, enjoying the grounds and the weather. The lakes have gently sloping and well maintained grassy banks with crape myrtles placed evenly alongside, and several bench swings interspersed, giving residents a place to sit and admire the scenery across the lakes. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed. The sites are all graveled (didn't see any concrete pads), but again - well maintained. According to our family members, the pricing is really good, with a standard slot at $30 per night and a deluxe spot at $35 per night. It's also very close to The Collection (less than 2 miles), making it convenient to get to shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Except for the fact that there is no store, no bathrooms, no showers, no laundry, no rentals, no…read moreplayground (no kids!), this place was amazing! Beautiful pond for catch and release, gorgeous grounds, path around lake, quiet and peaceful. Great place for adults to hang out and just enjoy nature. I was sad to say goodbye to all the fish, turtles, ducks and geese. This place is what camping should be as a respite.

Nice campground... And the Camp Manager is not very communicative... I intend to stay here again…read morenext year but I don't think I'll be invited back since I ran out of money and couldn't give a 30 day notice. I'm pissed about losing my $400 deposit.

Great campground. Well taken care of and the manager is great . He is always willing to help out if…read moreyou need him . Never had any problems here . It's quite and safe

This is a very small family owned and operated campground with a few hotel type lodge rooms…read moreon-site. If you are looking for a park with great long-range Mountain views that provides a relaxed, laid-back environment, this is the park for you. Located a short distance from Blue Ridge, GA right off of US-76, it provides easy access to the Blue Ridge/Ellijay area, as well as the Blairsville area. The park sits on a ridge overlooking the north Georgia mountains, with amazing sunset views. Back-in sites 1-4 and 11-15 provide the most direct view behind your RV. Sites 5-10 are pull-throughs and while not directly on the rim (map attached), are staggered to provide a nice view of the mountains to the West. Everyone we've met was nice and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again. We camped at Blue Ridge Lodge and RV Park in a Travel Trailer.

It's small and charming gem. We have stayed here in our…read moretrailer twice. It's quiet, except for the occasional loud vehicle from the road. The view is amazing. It's close to the dam and water access: The owner/manager is very welcoming, super nice and so helpful. Our kids stayed in one of the rooms and enjoyed their stay as well. They said the bed was super comfortable and the room was clean. It is our preferred place to stay when in the area as we tried the KOA once, and it's definitely a KO-nAy for us. Blue Ridge Lodge & RV is a total opposite camping and hospitality experience in all the best ways! Thank you BRL & RV for another enjoyable trip!

Wonderful customer service, Leslie was great! they have a dump station, nominal fee $10 which is…read morewhat it is on the road. So I'm gonna, but the staff is wonderful and their convenient appears.

We parked our 38 foot RV at Brookwood for six months in 2001. It was walking distance to SPSU…read more(where my husband was in school) and a 7-minute drive from the Cumberland mall area where he worked. We had one of the sites "down the hill" where the long-term campers stay. It was FABULOUS. Lovely grassy areas, and a pretty creek. Our kids were 2, 5, and 7 at the time and played outside ALL THE TIME. We always had good service from the park staff. Since we were RV newbies, the park owner and his assistant had to help us a LOT, but they were always ready and willing. Anyway -- for an address close to everything, for a fairly low monthly outlay, this place Can't Be Beat.

This is a pretty dope waterfall type situation with a pretty good view. You will definitely be…read moregetting all the steps in if you go though so keep that in mind. If you have an issue with mobility or walking, this may not be for you . Out of that, the park is beautiful, the walk isn't too bad but just be prepared for stairs. You'll go behind the visitor center if you enter at the bottom and then go through the arches and that'll start your trail . There is a little bit of nature to it but most of the actual substance of the walk to the waterfall is gonna be steps and there are about 600 steps one way. Keep that in mind but your legs will feel every bit of that pump so it's not bad at all LOL . It shouldn't take you more than an hour and a half to go up and come down but you might want to stay up there and grab a shot or two on the bridge or the overlook while the view is good. There's parking at several points in it. If you're staying in the Inn or the lodge area, you may park at the bottom or you may park at the top and just do the trail and reverse . Overall go do it and have a good time. It's beautiful. Make sure you pack your bug spray, sun glasses, and your sunscreen but it's a really good workout . Don't let the step notifications that say strenuous scare you, you got this!

Beautiful State Park in N Georgia! My brother and I love to…read morehike together as a getaway. I took a 6 hour drive from Jacksonville and he drove from Kentucky to meet here where we were greeted with immersive forest, waterfalls, and wildlife. My parents stayed at the bottom with a 2 and 6 year old at the tourist hub/park while we climbed with our youngest brother. This hike is connected to the Appalachian Mountains chain. We trotted about an hour uphill with an easy difficulty to reach a breathtaking waterfall where my little brother retired from exhaustion . The second portion of the climb to reach the peak was a bit more challenging with over 100 flights of railed stairs but was more than worth the view. You can hike additional parts connecting deeper into the chain if you're up for it!