Campgrounds and RV parks near Mount Vernon, GA

Mount Vernon sits in Montgomery County in south-central Georgia, along US Highway 280 between Vidalia and McRae-Helena. The area is flat pine and hardwood country crossed by the Oconee, Ohoopee, and Little Ocmulgee rivers, which shape most of the region's camping. RV travelers use Mount Vernon as a quiet base for the surrounding state park, river access points, and small private parks. The closest developed camping is at private parks including Runway Retreat RV Resort, Hidden Forest RV Club, and JB's RV Park, which cater primarily to RV rigs with hookups. Ohoopee River Campground provides river-adjacent sites east of town. Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge sits amid sand hills and loblolly pine trees just outside McRae-Helena, Georgia, a short drive west of Mount Vernon, and is the largest public option in the area. Within Little Ocmulgee State Park, this Georgia Department of Natural Resources campground operates alongside a lodge, golf course, and cabin rentals, and the forested campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground is set amidst oak trees and Spanish moss and features 54 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs.

Little Ocmulgee State Park uses the Georgia State Parks reservation system. Reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance, and Georgia residents may make reservations up to 14 months in advance. Campsites can be reserved until 4:00pm on the day of arrival. A 50% deposit is required to confirm a reservation in advance, with the remaining balance due at check-in, and reservations booked 14 days or fewer in advance require full payment at time of booking. Camping spots fill up quickly at Little Ocmulgee, so reservations should be made by telephone or online ahead of the stay. Private parks in the area, including Runway Retreat RV Resort, Hidden Forest RV Club, JB's RV Park, and Ohoopee River Campground, generally book directly by phone or through their own websites. Weekly and monthly stays are common at the smaller private parks, which also host long-term residents. Holidays, spring break, and the Vidalia Onion Festival window fill first.