Fall Getaway Guide

Things to Do at Camp Margaritaville and Beyond

Fall brings a different kind of getaway to Lake Lanier. Spend the day on the water, tee off beside the lake or linger over lunch at LandShark. When you feel like exploring, corn mazes, mountain towns and apple orchards make rewarding outings from Camp Margaritaville Resort Lanier Islands. Bring your RV or settle into a cabin or glamping tent, and enjoy having the lake to come home to each evening.

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Things To Do

Tee Off at Legacy Golf

Enjoy wooded fairways and Lake Lanier views at the 18-hole Legacy Golf Course. A fall morning is a great time for a round before heading back to Camp Margaritaville to relax.

Game Changer Fun Center

Bring the family together for an afternoon or evening of indoor fun. Game Changer offers arcade games, duckpin bowling, virtual sports suites, an escape room and more, with food available on site.

Take a Pontoon Out on the Lake

See fall from the water with a pontoon or tritoon rental from Harbor Landing. Cruise Lake Lanier at your own pace, take in the wooded shoreline and make the boat ride part of your getaway. Reserve ahead and check rental availability for your dates.

Meet Up at LandShark Bar & Grill

Enjoy a lakeside lunch or settle in for cocktails and appetizers at LandShark Bar & Grill. It’s an easy place to catch up after a day of exploring. Check current hours when planning your visit.

Campfire Evenings

Wind down at your campsite with crackling fires, toasted s’mores, shared stories, and cool spring evenings under the stars.

Halloween Fun at Camp Margaritaville

Bring your costumes and decorations for the resort’s Halloween Golf Cart Parade and RV Site Decorating Contest on Saturday, October 24. The Trail of Terror offers more thrills on select nights. See the Halloween page for event details.

Coming November 20: License to Chill Snow Island

Planning a late-fall stay? License to Chill Snow Island opens November 20 with snow tubing, ice skating, snow play and carnival rides. Make Camp Margaritaville your home base for the start of the winter season.

Thanksgiving Buffet at LandShark Bar & Grill

Staying with us over Thanksgiving? Leave the cooking to LandShark Bar & Grill and enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet overlooking Lake Lanier. On November 26 from 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m., gather around the table for turkey, ham, pork tenderloin, traditional holiday sides, and plenty of pie. It’s an easy way to celebrate Thanksgiving at the lake, without leaving the island.

Explore Fall Close to Camp

Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden

Stroll the woodland paths at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gainesville location and discover creative scarecrows tucked among the trees, October 3 through November 1. Check the Garden calendar for family programs and other seasonal events. (Gainesville, GA)

Buford Corn Maze

Find your way through the corn maze, take a hayride and visit the farm animals. Grab a bite or a sweet snack at the on-site Barnyard Grill. The separately ticketed haunted attraction offers an extra scare for those who want one. (Buford, GA)

Jaemor Farms Harvest Celebration

Enjoy a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins and family activities at Jaemor Farms. Have lunch at The Eatery, then pick up an apple cider doughnut or fried pie from the bakery. (Alto, GA)

Make a Day of It in North Georgia

Dahlonega and Georgia Wine Country

Browse the shops around Dahlonega’s historic square, explore the area’s gold-rush history or visit a vineyard in the surrounding hills. For lunch, sit down to family-style Southern cooking at The Smith House, a Dahlonega institution. (Dahlonega, GA)

Amicalola Falls State Park

Take in mountain views and the 729-foot waterfall from an overlook, or choose a trail that suits your group. In the fall, stop at nearby Burt’s Pumpkin Farm for pumpkin bread or a pumpkin roll. (Dawsonville, GA)

Bavarian Village of Helen

Wander the shops and restaurants of this Alpine-style mountain town. Helen’s Oktoberfest runs through November 1, 2026. Enjoy a German lunch at Bodensee Restaurant, then pick up apple strudel at Hofer’s Bakery & Café. (Helen, GA)

Apple Picking in Ellijay

Make a day of it in North Georgia with a visit to B.J. Reece Orchards, one of our favorite spots for fall apple picking. Pick your own apples, browse the farm market and take home apple cider doughnuts or fried apple pies from the bakery. U-pick is offered daily in September and October; check the orchard’s calendar for available varieties before you go. (Ellijay, GA)

On your way to or from Ellijay, stop for lunch at Cascades Restaurant at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge. Enjoy Southern favorites and sweeping mountain views, then take time to see the 729-foot waterfall from an overlook before heading back to camp.

Fall Train Rides on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Ride through the North Georgia countryside along the Toccoa River. Choose a shorter trip or a longer ride with time to explore McCaysville and Copperhill. Before or after the train, enjoy Southern cooking at Southern Charm in downtown Blue Ridge. Book ahead for your preferred train date. (Blue Ridge, GA)

Scenic Drive on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway

Wind through the Chattahoochee National Forest for fall color, mountain views and scenic overlooks. Make the drive part of a full day in North Georgia, with a Southern lunch at The Sawmill Place in Blairsville and a stop for boiled peanuts at Sunrise Grocery. (North Georgia Mountains)

Make More Time for Fall

Between days on Lake Lanier and trips into North Georgia, there’s plenty to fill a fall getaway. Bring your RV or settle into a cabin or glamping tent, and make Camp Margaritaville Resort Lanier Islands your home base for it all. Explore our special offers below and book the stay that fits your plans.