Panola Mountain State Park
Open year-round. Reservations available up to 14 months in advance through Georgia State Parks. ParkPass ($10/day or $70/annual as of January 2026) required for vehicle entry but charged only once per stay for overnight guests.
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 10:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
AQAFFC The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for Sunday June 7. Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit http://airnow.gov.
About
Panola Mountain State Park provides a unique primitive camping experience within the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, just 18 miles southeast of Atlanta. Five tent sites are nestled near Scout Lake, offering a secluded retreat despite proximity to the metro area. The half-mile hike to the campsites filters out casual visitors and creates a peaceful atmosphere ideal for stargazing thanks to minimal light pollution. Each campsite features a tent pad that accommodates up to two tents, a picnic table, a lamp post, and access to composting toilets. Two sites share a fire pit while others have individual fire rings. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The park offers 36 miles of trails for hiking and biking, plus fishing at Alexander Lake and archery facilities. The park's Nature Center provides educational programming about the unique granite outcrop ecosystem. A ParkPass is required for vehicle entry but overnight guests pay only once regardless of stay length. Reservations are available through the Georgia State Parks system.
Directions
18 miles southeast of Atlanta via I-20. Take exit 68 and follow signs to the park at 2620 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $70 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (770) 389-7801 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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