Ellijay reigns as Georgia's apple capital, where Mercier Orchards overflow with fruit and the Georgia Apple Festival packs downtown with pies and parades each October. Sixteen RV parks scatter across nearby hills and creeks, offering spots from $23 a night. Base your rig here to hike Chattahoochee National Forest trails, boat on Carters Lake, and sip orchard cider.
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Tucked into North Georgia mountains, Ellijay pulses with apple pride. Pick your own at Mercier Orchards on Highway 52 West, or tour Krasnov Orchards for views and pies. The Georgia Apple Festival floods downtown Ellijay streets with artisan booths, apple butter, and bluegrass bands every October. Carters Lake sparkles 15 minutes north for kayaking and picnics, while Coosa Creek invites trout anglers. The Chattahoochee National Forest wraps the area in 750,000 acres of rhododendron-lined paths like the Jacks River Trail.
RV parks match every style of camper. Families settle into Apple Country RV Resort with its WiFi and $52 nightly rates near orchards. Budget seekers claim Doll Mountain Campground sites at $23 amid forest quiet. Groups book Diamond Lure Campground for WiFi, showers, 30-amp hookups, and big sites at $43 to $50. Solo travelers find peace at Camp Cherry Log from $30, close to downtown. Big rigs pull into Plum Nelly RV Park for 50-amp power, showers, and dump station starting at $38.
Ellijay claims the title of Georgia's apple capital. Orchards blanket the hills, with Mercier Orchards leading u-pick adventures and cider tastings on GA-52. The Georgia Apple Festival packs downtown every October with food stalls, crafts, live music, and queen apple pie contests that celebrate local harvest pride.
Apple Country RV Resort, Doll Mountain Campground, and Diamond Lure Campground top the list near Ellijay. Plum Nelly RV Park and Camp Cherry Log join 11 more in our directory, all within 20 miles of downtown. Expect WiFi, showers, and hookups at many, with rates from $23 nightly.
Yes, Plum Nelly RV Park provides 50-amp full hookups, showers, and a dump station from $38/night. Diamond Lure Campground offers 30-amp service with similar amenities for $43 to $50. These spots suit long-term stays near Carters Lake and orchards.