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In Greensboro, Georgia there is a lakeside retreat that is giving us some serious weekend getaway vibes. The Lake Oconee KOA in Georgia is a simple and serene place to set up shop for a staycation, whether or not you have a tent or RV. Don’t feel like roughing it in the great outdoors or hauling all of your camping gear? The coolest part of this waterfront campground is that you can spend the night in an actual train caboose, set with all of the amenities you’ll need! Cruise your way over to one of the most unique places to stay in Georgia. Ever been caboose camping in Georgia? Now you can.

When you visit the Lake Oconee KOA in Greensboro, you’ll have waterfront accommodations in a one-of-a-kind campground.
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The railroad theme that is prominent throughout the campground is fun for the whole family, as you can rent 13 authentic railroad boxcars, club cars, and cabooses!
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Scattered throughout 55 acres, spend the weekend in your very own caboose with views of the lake right out your window.
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The campground even has its own boat launch and slip if you want to bring yours to set out on the lake and cast a line.
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The campground also features a sandy beach and two swimming pools open from May 31st through November 1st. The train cars that you can rent sleep up to 6 people with 1 full bed and 1 full futon.
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You’ll have a full bath with a shower plus a partial kitchen if you want to cook up your catch.
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Disappear for the weekend and spend the night in a railroad boxcar when you visit the Lake Oconee campground in Georgia.
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Have you ever been to the Lake Oconee KOA in Georgia before? Did you spend the night in one of the train caboose rentals? Share with us in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this overnight getaway, check out the official KOA website. Need better camping gear before you get here? Check out all the offerings from our friends at Backcountry.

For more of the best places to stay in Georgia, we’ve got a full lineup of cozy inns in GA, Georgia vacation rentals, and even glamping getaways in Georgia for you to choose from. Take your pick and have an amazing time.

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