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The Gay Outdoors
Did you know that Atlanta is also known as the city in a forest? The truth is Atlanta and its surrounding cities have an ample amount of natural beauty to be enjoyed. There’s plenty of outdoor activities geared towards the LGBTQ community, and they’re not far from the Atlanta metro! From organized groups to weekend getaway spots, you’ll find what you need to take in the natural beauty of our amazing city.
Women’s Outdoor Network Take a stroll along one of Georgia’s many remote rivers or pitch a tent with other women in the Atlanta metro area. The group’s been around for nearly 20 years and focuses on helping queer women stay in shape and healthy. Membership is only $15 per year.
Meetup.com/WonAtlanta
Funky Black Gals Grab your girlfriends and take a trip into nature with this group geared towards adventure-seeking Black queer women. You can plan on hiking, horseback riding, camping, and canoeing with those who share your passion for the outdoors!
Meetup.com/FunkyBlackGals
Wilderness Network of Georgia This gay and bisexual men’s outdoor group will take you on an adventure you won’t forget. It’s a volunteerdriven group open to men-loving men 18 and older. This group plans regular activities, including whitewater rafting trips, hikes in Georgia’s scenic mountains and even a group outing to the annual Beltline lantern parade. Day and overnight trips give members a chance to connect and bond with other men in the area. Annual membership dues are only $20.
Meetup.com/WildNetGa
In The Woods Campground Let your wild side out at this “naturist” campground in Northeast Georgia, owned and operated by two gay men. The campground sits on 30 acres of wooded area and is clothing-optional, so you can relax freely with nature. Enjoy landscaped trails, a crystal clear pool, and relaxing hot tub, and meet new people in the comfortable clubhouse.
142 Casey Court Canon, GA 30520 InTheWoodsCampground.com/
Oz Campground Georgia’s finest LGBTQ campground and resort offers amazing LGBTQ events including Muscle Bear fitness weekend, Country Boys weekend and drag shows, making this the perfect place for those looking to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of city life. After a hard day’s hike, relax in your personal cabin, tent or RV underneath the night sky.
50 GA Highway 230 Unadilla, GA 31091 OzCampground.com The River’s Edge The campground bills itself as “100% gay owned-and-operated,” so you’ll be with like-minded individuals who love nature as much as you do! This 21+ campground is clothing-optional and gives you the opportunity to take in the outdoors as little or as much as you want. Pitch your tent along the river, bring your RV or rent one of the luxurious cabins.
2311 Pulliam Mill Road Dewy Rose, GA 30634 CampTheRiversEdge.com
Roy’s Hideaway The Hideaway is a members-only, 21+ gay and lesbian campground. This campground has everything: six freshwater lakes and springs, quaint lake-side cabins, and an amazing pool and spa area. Party the night away in the expansive entertainment room, equipped with a full stage, disco, and DJ booth.
268 Catfish Lane Collins, GA 30421 RoysHideaway.com
