Homer, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,628 Population 166/sq mi density

$83,068 Median Income $32,992 per capita

$264,200 Home Value $373,582 Zillow

$1,032 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

55 Violent Crime/100K 763 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$83,068 median income, 0.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$264,200 home value, $1,032/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

55 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Homer (18)

Toto Creek Campground

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9 sites 4.7/5 (23 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Camping, Water Access, Swimming, Picnicking, Fishing, Day Use Area, Boating

Toto Creek Campground lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as ...

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Dockery Lake Recreation Area

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11 sites 4.5/5 (43 reviews) $8/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Hammock

Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Water Access, Picnicking, Hiking, Camping

Dockery Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the ...

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DUCKETT MILL

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111 sites 4.5/5 (366 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities

Duckett Mill Campground is located on Lake Sidney Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue water, spectacul...

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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

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34 sites 4.5/5 (157 reviews) $26–$125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking, a...

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OLD FEDERAL

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84 sites 4.5/5 (446 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities

Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery,...

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BOLDING MILL

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97 sites 4.4/5 (517 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Accessible Swimming, Biking, Day Use Area, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities

Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept ...

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LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA

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75 sites 4.4/5 (173 reviews) $26–$85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Acros...

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Desoto Falls Recreation Area

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23 sites 4.3/5 (283 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Camping

Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the ...

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TWIN LAKES DAY USE AREA

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2 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $75/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Fishing, Boating, Day Use Area, Water Access, Picnicking

Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use facilities presently include a n...

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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

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54 sites 4.3/5 (207 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Boat

Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities, Day Use Area

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popul...

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CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP

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1 sites 4.2/5 (11 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits o...

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LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

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41 sites 4.1/5 (103 reviews) $24–$48/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking (on and off road), fishing and boating (el...

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Andrew's Cove Campground

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10 sites 4.0/5 (34 reviews) $12–$18/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Fishing, Wilderness, Water Access

Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andr...

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Upper Chattahoochee River Campground

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19 sites 3.8/5 (4 reviews) $12/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wilderness

The drive up through the winding misty roads of North Georgia leading to this 19-site, developed campground is almost as breath-taking as the site its...

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BOLDING MILL SHELTERS (GA)

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2 sites 3.0/5 (1 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as exc...

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LITTLE HALL SHELTER (GA)

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1 sites 3.0/5 (1 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Little Hall Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as exce...

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VAN PUGH NORTH PARK SHELTER (GA)

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1 sites 3.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as e...

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FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA

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0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Historic & Cultural Site

Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use. La...

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