Metter claims the title of Georgia's Watermelon Capital, where juicy harvests fuel the July Paul Anderson Memorial Festival at City Veterans Memorial Park. Five RV parks cluster nearby, all with WiFi to keep you connected amid Southern farm country. Park your rig here for cheap nights, river floats on the Ogeechee, and seed-spitting contests that locals swear by.
Metter pulses with watermelon fever every summer at the Paul Anderson Memorial Watermelon Festival, held in City Veterans Memorial Park off East Broad Street. Strongman Paul Anderson, a local Olympic hero, headlines the lore, while the Ogeechee River curves through Candler County for canoe trips and bass fishing. Peanut warehouses line GA-23, and Savannah's historic squares beckon an hour east on I-16.
Five RV parks anchor your Metter adventure. Livin On Wheels RV Park fits remote workers craving steady WiFi signals. Beaver Run RV Park pulls in thrifty couples with rates from $36 a night. Camp South RV Park caters to groups and families via showers, dump station, and big sites. Big Pond RV Park lures anglers to quiet waterside pitches.
Metter earns fame as Georgia's Watermelon Capital. The city throws the Paul Anderson Memorial Watermelon Festival each July in City Veterans Memorial Park, complete with seed-spitting contests, parades, and tributes to Olympic gold medalist Paul Anderson. Thousands flock here to sample the sweetest local melons amid peanut fields and river vibes.
RV parks near Metter include Livin On Wheels RV Park, Beaver Run RV Park, Camp South RV Park, and Big Pond RV Park. All five in the directory hug GA-23 and county roads within 10 miles of downtown. Expect WiFi everywhere, plus showers and dump stations at spots like Camp South.
RV park rates in Metter start at $30/night at Camp South RV Park. Beaver Run RV Park kicks off at $36/night, while others hover around $35-$50 depending on site size and season. Call ahead for weekly deals or group rates near the Ogeechee River.
