We began our stay searching for a camping space that did not require hand-rails and stair cases to access the picnic table and fire ring. We had reserved site 27 on-line at recreation.gov and upon arrival found the trailer pad to be free of overhanging limbs, flat and level enough, and easy for a beginner to back into. But the ground sloped quite sharply down from the edge of the pad and continued at an angle to the gravel pad with the picnic table, lantern post and fire ring about 20 – 30 feet away. We declined the site and roamed around looking for something more suitable, and flat all around. We found several already occupied, and settled on the one of two acceptable sites #60. Site #59 is most ideal but was occupied. It seems that nearly all of Holiday's trailer sites are alike in physical attributes. The pads are easy to back into. The pads are relatively level for the length. (I've seen some COE camp sites that run down or uphill and make a turn backing into it, but this is not the case at Holiday.) There are a good scattering of toilet buildings. There are a few good shower buildings but most people would drive to them than walk from their campsites. The entire campground is kept neat, clean and public restrooms clean and stocked with important paper. The sites are quite spacious and separated by at least 50 feet up to 100 feet and a few are isolated.
Question: Would we return? It is on our go to list in the event we cannot get a reservation at Whitetail Ridge or R. Shafer Heard. No reflection on the camp host, just we would rather not have to have hand lines to exit and re-enter the travel trailer. Spartan Caver
Last review in June, I said we would return. Located one hour from our home base, it would still be a destination park. Camping area #1 was full. Camping area #2 had less than half of it's sites available. Keep in mind, depending on direction you enter, Long RV and Long RV travel trailers will have so tough negotiating up around the office. There is a large parking space between the camp office and the creek. Friends of the Park have renovated a large gathering with professional kitchen and catering equipment for office meetings and weddings. They are also trying to get a campfire program going as well. Will we return? We did before. We only hope the redneck family from hell does not come in again at 8:38 to set up with two tents, one set of poles, three vehicles, four yard apes, one baby, three women all about the same age, ( one expecting ) and one man who's only method of campfire building is to have the tribe collect pine straw in plastic shopping bags and set that on fire under some down dead he found. "Hey, Brent! Get me another bag of pine straw, the fire's going out! Then their male child follows my daughter's little girl into the bathroom. It was not as peaceful and quite as we had hoped. But we will return.
Can not say enough about this park. From the trees with Spanish Moss drapery to the excellent wide, level and separated sites, this is why it ranks in the top of all the camping directories on the web. Skid-a-way has picnic shelters, an interpretive center, bath houses in clean and good repair and several miles of walking and bike trails. Some sites are 100 feet apart, some sites have full hook-ups, several sites have water and power. There are a few newly constructed cabins to rent. The park borders Moon River on one side so far away we could not hear any speed boats. The another side borders a "village" of offices and one general market and wine shop. Another side borders a gated community. The only annoying noise is the Air Force jets that occasionally pass over. Savannah with its River Street and historic district is 20 minutes away. Tybee Island is just over 30 minutes away. Will we return? Hell, yes.
June 28, 2013 for two nights. The old roads in the park are not made for long trailers. However, you can force passage as you swing into the left lane to avoid scraping the RV against the stone walls on the right. There is no designated RV parking at the Park Office. You might have to park off the shoulder before the office. There is a space after the office on the left for a long RV. Check in with reservation was quick and easy. Sites I would return to are #38, #42 and #43. They are about 30 something feet deep with parking for two vehicles. There is a fishing dock adjacent to site #43. There is a fishing dock at the dam. Good points are the history of Indian Springs. Location is about 30 minutes off Interstate 75. Jackson GA. with grocery stores is about 8 miles from the park. There is also a good catfish house at High Falls State Park about 8 miles away and is open to 9:00. Fresh Air BBQ is about 6 miles from the park. There is a couple of small shops just outside the park, with limited groceries, and fewer tackle selections. Bad points is the swimming beach and miniature golf are about 1 mile or less from the campgrounds. The only WiFi is at the office. No full hook ups. Bath houses are old and show their age, but they are clean. There are dish water drains around the campground. But black water will have to go to the dump station. We will return to the park in a few months.
