I-75 in South GA, your favorite place to stop?

[blw2]

Looking for suggestions for easy and quick overnight stops, in Southern Georgia along I-75, say between the FL line and Warner Robins

I'm planning a quick trip in a few weeks up from FL to Extreme Western NC. Considering doing the I-75 route for a change over I-95/I-26. Depending on time of day it'll only add a few minute's drive time for me.

I'm a huge aviation nerd and have never been to the Warner Robins Museum, so I'm hatching a plan for a stopover. I'll be leaving home sometime in the mid to late afternoon depending on when we can get out of work and rolling, but have no idea what time it'll be at this point...so how far along we'll want to get is a mystery.

Warner Robins is only a little more than 4 hours drive time so I could theoretically make it there even if we get out very late in the day, but I figure it's unlikely that I'd want to push it that far. That's ok because I'm thinking that if I stop someplace a little South of the museum, then by the time we get on the road the next morning and drive a bit with my coffee, then the museum will be opening. It'll be Perfect!
Maybe Tifton or Cordell areas...or maybe even as far south as Valdosta and the state line?

It will be the day before Independence day, so popular places might be starting to fill up. That's why I'm looking for suggestions and lots of options.

Open for either off-grid boondocking or plug-in places, although with the heat I'm preferring someplace to plug-in for the night. Not looking for anything too high-end (expensive), just something that's likely to have a spot for a drive-up "no reservation" stay.... state park, county park, private RV park...safe/clean enough and not far from the highway. Bonus points for something redeeming, but this is really just a stopover.

Any suggestions for me to keep in my back pocket?

oh, and no, I'm not DOD so I can't stay on WR AFB....

Thanks!

 

[16ACE27]

Yeah, Google says 4 hours via I10 and I75 but that's not taking into account late afternoon traffic and holiday traffic on I75. I'd take 23 through Waycross up to Unadilla and Southern Trails RV Resort. PPA price $22.50

https://southerntrailsrvresort.com/

 

[16ACE27]

Try to stay on topic people - SOB is nowhere near where the OP is traveling.

 

[blw2]

Yeah, Google says 4 hours via I10 and I75 but that's not taking into account late afternoon traffic and holiday traffic on I75. I'd take 23 through Waycross up to Unadilla and Southern Trails RV Resort. PPA price $22.50

https://southerntrailsrvresort.com/

Thanks. I have a thumbtack on that place

You bring up an interesting point about alternate route options. Plugging the museum in as my destination, google says it's only about 17 minutes added to my drive to take a route on US 23 to US 441 (through Waycross through & Douglas, GA and ultimately to US 129...diagonally all the way up to Warner Robins. Might be some off the beaten path options to consider.....

 

[TripleGGG]

Can't really help with a place to stay but the Warner Robbins Museum is fantastic. I don't know how long you have but a full day isn't long enough. I spent about 6 hours there and rushed through some of it. The SR71 Blackbird was the highlight for me.

 

[RVwife]

We were through that route earlier this spring and made 2 stops along the way.

In Ashburn GA was Carroll's Sausage, which is both a Harvest Host and also has an RV campground. We stayed as a HH guest. Those sites were basically just parking on one side of the building. There was plenty of space, but it did require a bit of leveling. Took a brief look at the RV park when I went to photograph the giant peanut monument that is there. Those sites looked flatter and mostly pull thru w/amenities. Benefit of the country store right there with LOTS of meat cuts.

Then an unexpected stay (to meet up with a mobile RV tech) at Crossroads RV in Perry GA (quite near Warner Robbins from what I see on the map.) Friendly staff. Small but nice pool was a great respite after a stressful day. Nice level site with electric and water. (And a great big shout out to Anderson's RV tech for getting our refrigerator back to running at a very reasonable price. They are the best!!!)

Both campgrounds are right off I-75 (easy off, easy on) so you do hear the road noise. Not super fancy and not much shade, but for a quick overnight at a reasonable price they were handy.

 

[blw2]

We were through that route earlier this spring and made 2 stops along the way.

In Ashburn GA was Carroll's Sausage, which is both a Harvest Host and also has an RV campground. We stayed as a HH guest. Those sites were basically just parking on one side of the building. There was plenty of space, but it did require a bit of leveling. Took a brief look at the RV park when I went to photograph the giant peanut monument that is there. Those sites looked flatter and mostly pull thru w/amenities. Benefit of the country store right there with LOTS of meat cuts.

Then an unexpected stay (to meet up with a mobile RV tech) at Crossroads RV in Perry GA (quite near Warner Robbins from what I see on the map.) Friendly staff. Small but nice pool was a great respite after a stressful day. Nice level site with electric and water. (And a great big shout out to Anderson's RV tech for getting our refrigerator back to running at a very reasonable price. They are the best!!!)

Both campgrounds are right off I-75 (easy off, easy on) so you do hear the road noise. Not super fancy and not much shade, but for a quick overnight at a reasonable price they were handy.

oh, now you're talkin'. I've been eating a meat based diet lifestyle for nearly 2 years now..... Caroll's might be a nice stop!!! At $45 per night though, maybe a bit much for just for a few hours of air conditioning.

Still, Thumbtack added to my map for both of these locations for sure! thanks!!

 

[pneumatics]

If you really like aviation, then you need 2 days at Warner Robbins. Easy to get to right off the highway.

 

[GI_Tom]

In Cordele, there is a newer and well kept Loves RV stop. Easy to make reservations and right off highway, FHU's. All automated check in/check out procedures. Laundry, pet area/pet wash, pickleball courts, in the event any of that is meaningful for you. About 50 miles from your destination.

 

[16ACE27]

oh, now you're talkin'. I've been eating a meat based diet lifestyle for nearly 2 years now..... Caroll's might be a nice stop!!! At $45 per night though, maybe a bit much for just for a few hours of air conditioning.

Still, Thumbtack added to my map for both of these locations for sure! thanks!!

In Cordele, there is a newer and well kept Loves RV stop. Easy to make reservations and right off highway, FHU's. All automated check in/check out procedures. Laundry, pet area/pet wash, pickleball courts, in the event any of that is meaningful for you. About 50 miles from your destination.

The Loves is only $60. :hide:

 

[GI_Tom]

The Loves is only $60. :hide:

$54 (10% discount) if you are:

Senior
Military (active or veteran)
Good Sam
Love's Connect Member

Seems to be a bit more expensive around July 4th timeframe. Normal cost is usually $48-55 (before discount) depending on days/time.

 

[16ACE27]

$54 (10% discount) if you are:

Senior
Military (active or veteran)
Good Sam
Love's Connect Member

Seems to be a bit more expensive around July 4th timeframe. Normal cost is usually $48-55 (before discount) depending on days/time.

And still $10 above a price the OP previously balked at and waaaaay above what I would pay for an overnight stop. That's basically the only reason we keep a PassportAmerica membership and at their current rate of losing parks and adding restrictions we even find it hard to use them for overnight stops anymore.

 

[GI_Tom]

Since Ace does not appear to be enamored with my Loves RV suggestion, there is also a park about 10 miles south of that Loves directly off I75 in Arabi, GA called Southern Gates RV Park and Campground. About $32 per night last time I was there. Gravel/Grass sites, pool, FHU's, etc.

 

[blw2]

If you really like aviation, then you need 2 days at Warner Robbins. Easy to get to right off the highway.

I hear you!!

Sadly, this is just a short weekend trip so no time for that... That would need to be a solo tripanyway, for me to spend that long in an aviation museum! The family isn't nearly as interested.

Oh well, that's pretty much how I do all museums anyway... on the trot!
The only time I was able to go to the AF museum in Dayton, I was passing through on a work trip, and had something like an hour or maybe two before I had to be at the airport to catch an airline flight. I literally ran from one exhibit to the next and read almost nothing. I saw a good chunk at least and know that it was a great museum.

I was able to spend much more time at the Naval Aviation Museum a few years back. That was an awesome one too!

 

[blw2]

That Loves place looks interesting.... apparently pretty much brand new. Google maps just shows a grass field where it is!

and yes, it's more than I'd really want to pay if I roll in fairly late with plans to roll out early...but can certainly swing it.
Getting there early enough to use some of those amenities though might make it an interesting enough novelty to make it worthwhile.
Regardless, thumb tack added to my map just in case, and for Southern Gates RV Park and Campground too!

 

[pinballandvodka]

The Loves is only $60. :hide:

$60 wtf?!
really?
do they deliver you sandwiches?

 

[RV Driver]

On our last trip to Florida, we stayed at Jennings KOA, just off I-75 in Jennings, FL, only about 3 miles from the Georgia line. A nice place.