Watson Mill Bridge State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Watson Mill Bridge State Park is home to a unique 229-foot covered bridge that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spanning the South Fork River, it's the longest wooden bridging structure in Georgia today. However, the 1,118-acre park offers much more to visitors traveling through northeast Georgia. In addition to a scenic nature trail, there's a hiking/horse trail that winds through the dense forest and along the river. The park is located just outside Comer and Carlton, and it's 18 miles northeast of Athens.
Spring 49-84 F
Summer 65-91 F
Fall 42-84 F
Winter 36-61 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Georgians prefer to use an RV when camping at or near Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Hundreds of RV campsites are available in the surrounding Georgia Piedmont area. If you're looking to rent an RV for a stay at Watson Mill Bridge State Park, browse through the options on RVshare.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground
The Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground offers 21 tent, trailer, and RV campsites. The park provides restrooms, air-conditioned and heated facilities, showers, a playground, a laundry area, and picnic tables with fire rings and grills. While the park is open year-round, the peak camping season lasts from March 1 to November 30.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No; an on-site dump station is available
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $30-$40 per night
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Richard B. Russell State Park
Richard B. Russell State Park is only 18 miles east of Watson Mill Bridge. Offering a total of 28 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs, the park is famous for its Arrow Pointe Golf Course. The park sits on the bank of the 26,650-acre body of water called Richard B. Russell Lake. The lake offers some of the best fishing found in Georgia. Activities include golfing, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddling, rowing, and canoeing.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: Yes, but only in the office or the museum
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $35 per night
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Victoria Bryant State Park
Victoria Bryant State Park is a mere 18 miles north of Watson Mill Bridge. The campground offers 27 tent, trailer, and RV sites. A stream runs through the center of the 502-acre park. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a laundry facility, picnic tables, and fire rings. Two fully stocked fishing ponds make for great angling for the kids, and unmotorized boats can skim across their surfaces. Activities include fishing, hiking, biking, archery, and swimming.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No, but a dump station is available
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $32 per night
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Sunset Ridge Campground
Sunset Ridge Campground is located on the shore of Lake Russell just 20 miles from Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Sunset Ridge has 43 full hookup sites. The campground provides flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities, and picnic tables. Other amenities include a swimming pool, cable connectivity, and grills. Favorite activities include fishing, boating, hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $20 to $22 per night
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily
What to Do at
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Inside Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park is one of the most picturesque areas in Georgia. The slow-moving South Fork River splits the park, and families often play in the cool shoals of the river during the warm summer months. Swimming, fishing, and boating are favorite activities here. In addition, you can enjoy the hiking, biking, and equestrian trails that often intersect under the dense woods that cover the rolling hills found on both sides of the river. The trails wander the hills and wind through the old mill area where time seems to run back to a former era.
How to Get to
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
When traveling to Watson Mill Bridge State Park from south of Atlanta, take Interstate 20 East to the Georgia Highway 138 exit at Conyers. Travel that highway to the exit for Georgia Highway 78 at Monroe. From there, take the Georgia Highway 29 exit at Athens and then Georgia Highway 72E to Comer. Follow the signs to the park 6 miles from Comer.
When traveling from north of Atlanta, take Interstate 85 (I-85) to Georgia Highway 316E. That highway will link up to Georgia Highway 29. Follow the same directions as if you were approaching from the south for the rest of the trip.
Entering Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Like all state parks in Georgia, vehicle entry at Watson Mill Bridge State Park requires a Georgia ParkPass. ParkPass fees are based on vehicle type and the number of passengers. You can get a one-day ParkPass or a ParkPass that is good for the whole year.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park Park entry for vehicles with one to 12 passengers : $5.0
$5 per day, or $50 annually
Watson Mill Bridge State Park Park entry for vehicles with 13 to 30 passengers : $30.0
$30 per day, or $75 annually
Watson Mill Bridge State Park Park entry for vehicles with 31 or more passengers : $79.0
$79 per day, or $250 annually
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Fall and spring are the best times to visit Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Georgia. Daytime highs are warm enough to enjoy water activities, but you will avoid hot, muggy summer temperatures.
It never gets too cold at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Winter temperatures are mild, rarely falling below freezing. However, summers are hot and humid and have the occasional downpour, so you may want to prepare for rain.
Georgia has a varied wildlife population. If you're visiting this state park, you'll likely see plenty of deer, squirrels, and other small mammals. However, occasionally RVers see wild boars and bears.
There are 21 sites available at Watson Mill Bridge State Park for RVers and tent campers. Camping spots are pull-in sites and don't include full hookups, only electric ones. There is a dump station at the park.
With only 21 camping sites available, making a reservation is always recommended, especially during peak camping season from March to November. The cost to camp at Watson Mill Bridge State Park ranges from $30-$40 per night.
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