Dispersed Camping in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Showing 18 locations in Gwinnett County.
Anytime Fitness - Duluth
Paved commercial parking lot adjacent to the local fitness center.
Anytime Fitness - Lawrenceville
Paved commercial parking lot at a suburban fitness center, requiring active membership or permission for overnight stays.
Anytime Fitness - Norcross
A standard commercial fitness center parking lot that typically requires active membership and staff permission for any brief overnight stays.
Bass Pro Shops - Duluth
Large paved parking lot of the Bass Pro Shops in Duluth. Suitable for overnight stops for self-contained rigs, subject to local store policies.
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Cracker Barrel - Norcross
A level paved parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. It offers convenient highway access, though the immediate surrounding area has high activity and traffic noise.
Cracker Barrel - Snellville
This location provides flat, paved overnight parking behind the restaurant, serving as a reliable transit stop with manager approval.
Forum Drive Stealth Parking
Street parking on Forum Drive near shopping plazas in Berkeley Lake. Best suited for single nights in small, discrete vans.
LA Fitness - Buford
Active fitness center parking lot in Buford. Overnight parking is restricted and typically requires active membership or explicit manager approval.
LA Fitness Parking
A standard commercial parking lot at LA Fitness, intended for patrons only.
Lanier Park Shelter
A scenic day-use lakeside park situated just north of Buford Dam, featuring views of the water and access to the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail.
Planet Fitness - Lawrenceville
Standard commercial parking lot of a 24-hour gym facility, offering a paved option for quick overnight stays.
Shady Grove Campground
Shady Grove Campground is a highly rated, exceptionally maintained lakeside county park on Lake Lanier. The facility features massive campsites tucked under a scenic canopy of pine trees, with options ranging from premium lakefront loops to shaded inland spots. Guests frequently observe herds of deer passing directly through the camping areas, adding to the peaceful, semi-wild atmosphere despite its proximity to town.
Stone Mountain Campground
This major developed campground inside Stone Mountain Park provides designated sites with easy access to lake views and nearby hiking trails.
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
A heavily visited recreation area on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, set in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park offers picnic sites, flush toilets, showers, a playground, and a boat ramp. Note that this is strictly a day-use facility, and overnight stays are not permitted.
Walmart - Duluth
A flat Walmart parking lot in Duluth. Overnight parking has historically been tolerated here, but active security patrols have previously enforced no-parking rules, making it a risky spot.
Walmart Snellville
A convenient overnight stop in Snellville, offering a smaller parking lot suitable for standard vans and smaller rigs. Always confirm overnight parking permission with store management upon arrival.
West Bank Park Shelters
West Bank Park is situated just north of Buford Dam on the scenic shores of Lake Sidney Lanier. While it offers group picnic shelters, a swim beach, and hiking trail access, please note it is primarily optimized for daytime recreational use rather than individual overnight camping.