Diamond Lure Campground and RV Resort – 514 Diamond Lure Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Link To RV Park: Diamond Lure Campgrounds and RV Resort
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Full Hook-Up – RV Sites – $40
This park is located about 1 hour north of Atlanta nestled in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. If you are looking for a quiet wooded campground with a 15-acre lake as the focal point this park is for you. As they say on their site, this might be the best-kept secret in North GA. You might have to wait to get a site that will accommodate a 35′ rig, but it’s worth the wait.
Big Rigs Be Aware
This park has very few sites that will accommodate large rigs. I would say the bulk of the RV sites are well suited for a 25 – 30′ RV. There are sites that will satisfy that big rig, you will need to work that out with the front desk when you reserve. I will identify them shortly below.
Traveling in our 35′ Grand Design Solitude 310GK we had in our minds one of the best spots in the park. Treed, quiet, large, and level. I based my evaluation on the fact that this park has very few. large rig sites. However, we would stay here again if we could our preferred site.
A) Site Quality: ⛺️⛺️⛺️.5 / 5
As I mentioned above the larger rig sites are sparse. But if you can manage to grab one you will be pleasantly surprised at how nice this park can be. The sites I will point out below are gravel, level, power pedestals located mid-ship, sewer, and water. Don’t expect to use your satellite in the bulk of the sites. Most are well treed blocking any type of reception.
Honestly, you are not here to watch TV, this place is about getting out into the great outdoors at your doorstep. In the summer months, if you tire of swimming in the lake, the fun can be had for all ages tubing and/or kayaking on one of the nearby streams. Outfitters are available for tube and kayak rentals as well as drop off and pick up from various sites on the Cartecay, Ellijay, and Coosawattee rivers.
For those interested in hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and otherwise enjoying the wildlife and scenery of North Georgia I would suggest visiting Amicalola Falls State Park and/or Fort Mountain State Park. Both are a short drive away and offer breathtaking scenery, hiking opportunities for all ages, swimming, and fishing.
Insights
- This is a family-run park and they are very accommodating. The check-in process is very easy.
- The sites in my mind you what to shoot for in the RV Site category are sites 65,64,63. Site 14 is a rather large pull-through but in a well-trafficked area near the bathhouse and laundry. We were on site 65 and had a great view of the lake, shade, and plenty of room.
- The Premier Sites are located very close to the lake. I would recommend sites 38 and 39. Site 40 and 41 are a bit odd sitting up on a hillside with a great view of the lake. However, it seems you would need to back in to get to them and be butt to butt with your neighbor. Site 1-4 are a bit smaller and might not accommodate a larger rig.
- There are plenty of seasonal campers in this park. Sites 43 – 57 seemed to be occupied by them. You will also find them on Outback Lane.
- I would recommend you come with your water tanks full. The water pressure at the sites is very good, but the water does have a spring-fed smell to it and maybe heavily chlorinated. This will give your hot water tank fits (smell) if you are using magnesium anode rods.
B) Facilities: ⛺️⛺️⛺️.5/5
This is an older park that I would compare to a state park in many ways. The sites for the most park are back-in and for smaller rigs. Many of the larger sites are occupied by what I will call seasonal renters. The sites I have pointed. out above are gravel, level with pedestals located midship. The sewer and water were convenient in all of the locations. each of these sites had small picnic tables and fires rings. Site 65 had a concrete porch pad.
The roads were in very good shape, gravel and well maintained.
C) Amenities: ⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️/5
You are not going to find a well-stocked store but that’s just a short trip away to Ellijay. You will find a great playground, dog park, sandy beach, fishing dock, dog beach, yes dog beach, clean laundry room, and bathhouses. I particularly enjoyed walking the park with the dog through the wooded lanes. The dog run was large and a great place to exercise Zoey. They had a nice dog bath set up next to the main bathhouse as well.
The lake is certainly the focal point of this location. I can see early morning kayaking or canoeing bringing very enjoyable. They stock this lake with bass, channel cats, and grass carp so bring your fishing gear.
D) Location: ⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️/5
We love a good hike in the woods and this location could not have been better. As mentioned you are at the southern base of the Smokey Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway is but a short 45 min. ride away. We found several waterfalls to explore. Ellijay is a quiet little town full of antique shops and such. It explodes during the last week of September and early October with the Apple Festival.
There is a large art community in the area so you will encounter several artisans hard at work at craft throughout the area. You are not far from Carters Lake where you can enjoy all types of boating activities.
E) Paw – Friendliness – 🐾🐾🐾🐾/5
Zoey recommended this park. She enjoyed the large run and Stick Libary that was located in the run. There was plenty of green space to enjoy and we had some very nice morning walks through the wooded lanes.
Wanderers Overall Rating: ⛺️⛺️⛺️.8/5
Previous Tips & Upgrades
Truma AquaGO Comfort Water Heater
We decided to invest in our 310GK-R and upgrade the Hot Water Heater. We were tired of the rotten egg smell regardless of the aluminum or magnesium anode rods or what I did to clean the tank out. Our Suburban Water heater was working fine, but it was time for a change. Long hot showers on city water and conservation while boondocking was the priority to make this move.
Solitude 310GKR Tour
Embark on an extraordinary tour of our Solitude 310GK-R. Join us for an exclusive glimpse into our YouTube video, showcasing the remarkable upgrades and lifestyle offered by our Solitude 310. The path to finding our dream RV begins right here, with Deloris our Solitude 310GK-R. Over the past three years, we have worked diligently on upgrades that would enhance the RVing experience.
Keeping A RV Cool In Extreme Heat
The easy fix would be to find that perfect site. The one that has plenty of shade with your nose facing west and your butt facing east. However, that is a fantasy in today’s world when it comes to finding a site. You do not always have the intel to understand what your getting into or the resort randomly places you on the property. Awnings are great and provide some needed shade. If you plan to step away from the rig for any length of time you will not want to leave them extended.
Power Make Over
The first order of business once we had decided on the Solutiude 310GK-R was the batteries. After researching battery types, solar compatibility, and recommendation from other RVers we landed on Battle Born Ion Lithium. Battle Born batteries can provide you with two to three times more power than a lead-acid battery which allows you to stay off the grid longer without having to hassle with a noisy generator. Battle Born Batteries are also capable of being charged up to five times faster than a standard lead-acid battery. Now we can put our battery anxieties to rest and finally focus on our next RV adventure.
SoftStart Install
I’ve joined the club, SoftStart club that is. We will be headed to Canada this summer and I knew we will be facing a number of 30amp sites on our journey. We wanted to be sure we had both our AC units available during our stay. After watching a number of YouTube videos describing the installation and how they worked, I was sold.
Drawer Dividers
The age-old problem in most kitchens that calls for dividers in the drawers to keep your stuff organized. No one likes to reach into a drawer only to find that you have to dig to the bottom to find what you need. On an RV this can be particularly frustrating as the “Stuff” gets put into the rough road blender and scattered in the drawers.
Traveling With Dogs
Traveling with your pets and in our case Zoey a 75 lb. Yellow Labrador was one of the primary reasons we wanted an RV. Boarding Zoey every time we wanted to take a vacation or just day trip or two was just not working. Once we committed to the RV lifestyle we learned rather quickly that this would call for some advance planning. Our new challenge would be preparing for a month or longer trips. We have put together a shortlist of some tips and suggestions we have for traveling with your dog, big or small. This certainly is not a definitive list and we would love to hear from you regarding your preparation. So let’s get started with some of the basics
AC Silencer
The WackO Products DA100 is an air conditioner silencer kit that allows you to run your A/C unit without all the noise. Never try listening to your TV over your air conditioner or being kept awake by the unbearable noise ever again.