Spend The Night In An Authentic Yurt In The Middle Of Georgia’s Lake Hartwell

Spend a weekend away exploring the beauty of nature and solitude in this hidden gem park in Georgia. While camping has become a huge pastime for Georgia residents and visitors, renting a yurt for the weekend is somewhat uncharted territory. At Tugaloo State Park in Georgia, you can rent one of six authentic yurts in the yurt village for an epic weekend away at one of Georgia’s top camping spots.

Tugaloo State Park is a hidden gem on the border of Georgia and South Carolina nestled snugly within one of the Southeast’s largest lakes—Lake Hartwell.

Many visitors to Georgia hit the 55,000-acre lake for a variety of recreational activities on the water, but most overlook the beautiful state park right next door.

Tugaloo State Park is a fantastic place to spend a weekend out in nature, especially when you rent one of their authentic yurts in the park’s yurt village.

Offering up a unique escape from the other populated campgrounds in the park, there are six yurts in the park that provide beautiful waterfront views.

If you’ve never stayed in a yurt before, expect to find minimal amenities with water and heat available in a simple setting.

A step up from normal camping, you’ll find that these yurts are surprisingly cozy like you’re very own cabin in the woods.

You’ll be able to find peace and quiet in nature, but also an amazing location with just the right amount of seclusion.

Enjoy the sunsets from your back porch—and a little tip for any renter—try to score Yurt #4 for your stay, it has the best waterfront views and is right on the edge of the peninsula.

Spend a weekend in yurt village in Tugaloo State Park for an epic experience the whole family will love.

For more information about Tugaloo State Park and the yurts available, visit the Georgia Park’s website.

Address: Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553, USA

Marisa Roman

A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.