Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest,” with large parks and must-see hiking spots, both inside and just outside the perimeter. Explore the city’s great outdoors in groups or alone for a weekend adventure. From social meetups to meditative quiet, Atlanta offers several outdoorsy options for its vast LGBTQ+ community to enjoy.
Atlanta LGBTQ Hikers
Georgia has some of the most beautiful nature trails and reserves, especially in and around Atlanta. Don’t forget your favorite water bottle as you explore hidden hiking gems and make new friends with Atlanta LGBTQ Hikers. The group is completely free to join. If you ever have to pay anything, it’ll be directly to whichever park has fees.
Meetup.com/Atlanta-LGBTQ-Hikers
Feminist Bird Club Atlanta
Connect with the natural world with Feminist Bird Club, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding for the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC, and women. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a newbie, FBC provides a great opportunity to engage in the outdoor hobby with likeminded individuals.
The Hideaway
Dip your toes in one (or all) of the six freshwater lakes and springs at this members-only, gay men’s campground( formerly Roy’s Hideaway) in Collins, Georgia. Privacy fencing allows you to be your most authentic self at the bathhouse, saltwater pool, and spa onsite. Lakeside cabins and campsites keep you close to the award-winning and affordable Eduardo’s Cafe, located by the pool. Select weekends encourage all genders to attend wild parties with a full stage, disco, and DJ booth.
268 Catfish Ln
Collins, GA 30421
912-225-3900
In The Woods Campground
Go au naturel at this expansive Northeast Georgia clubhouse, owned and operated by two gay men. Enjoy 30 wooded acres, including 4.5 miles of landscaped trails at this discrete, clothing-optional 19+ campground, then cool off in the crystal-clear pool. Take in breathtaking views day or night with the rooms, tent, and RV sites available to overnight visitors.
142 Casey Court
Canon, GA 30520
706-246-0152
Les Go Hiking Atlanta
Explore Atlanta’s best trails on the first and third Saturday of every month with lesbian and bisexual women of Atlanta. Chase waterfalls and connect with nature with Les Go Hiking, the free-to-join, multichapter hiking group. With groups in Birmingham and Chattanooga, LGH encourages queer women to foster friendships and embrace the natural world with regular hikes and excursions.
Oz Campground
Dance your heart out at Georgia’s finest LGBTQ+ campground and resort. Oz Campground hosts fun-filled events like Country weekend, bourbon tastings, and drag shows in the 4,000-square-foot dance bar. Take a break from the busy city life with all the comforts of home in one of the cabins, RV, or tent sites. While you’re there, pick up some new leather fares at the on-site Bulldog Leather shop.
50 GA Hwy 230
Unadilla, GA 31091
478-892-2299
The River’s Edge
Find likeminded nature lovers at this 21+ “100 percent gay-owned and -operated” campground in Northeast Georgia. For 30 years, this private membership, clothing-optional campground has been a frequent haunt for its loyal members, so much so that a group of them took over ownership and management in 2013. Enjoy the sights, heated pool, and themed weekends in one of the luxurious cabins, RV, or tent sites.
2311 Pulliam Mill Rd
Dewy Rose, GA 30634
706-213-8081
Wilderness Network of Georgia
Get out and give back with other gay and bisexual men 18 years and older in Atlanta with the Wilderness Network of Georgia. Annual membership dues are only $20 and broaden your natural horizons with scenic hikes, hot air balloon rides, and regular volunteer clean-ups along the BeltLine. Make long-lasting friendships and get active with other men in the greater Atlanta area.