Hostel In the Forest

The Best Camping in Georgia, From Stone Mountain to Savannah

"For a unique camping experience, Ahmed suggests Hostel in the Forest, a commune style campsite found two miles off Hwy 95 in Brunswick. The hostel, started in 1975, offers treehouses, two-story bunkhouses, and common areas spread over 140 acres of forests and wetlands. 'You can get as raw as you want to,' Ahmed says. 'If you want the luxury of a tree house or if you actually want to camp at one of the lakes, you can.' The Hostel requires a $10 lifetime membership fee, but the cost for adults is just $40 per night. The site bills itself as 'a spiritual retreat center and educational facility,' complete with optional wellness workshops and events such as mindfulness sessions, drum circles, and acoustic concerts included in the price. Everyone staying at the hostel is asked to help out by doing a daily chore, such as working in the gardens, feeding the chickens, or sweeping common areas. Consider this your community-based camping experience."