Camping at Pine Valley

The University of North Georgia has approved RVs and tent campers to be on-site at Pine Valley Friday through Sunday of Alumni Weekend, April 19- 21, 2023. The facility isn’t regularly open for RV’s or tent campers. An exception has been made for members of the UNG Alumni Association (not open to the public)

Guidelines for use:

  • All those wishing to bring their RV or to tent camp during Alumni Weekend are must pre-register below and sign a liability waiver upon arrival.

  • All RV’s or pull-behind campers will be limited to positioning on hard surface only. Parking of RVs will be limited to the parking lot between the Pavilion and the Dean Mike Hyams Ropes Course. Space is limited to the first 15 RV’s. There is no limit on tents.

  • Other than service or delivery vehicles, no vehicles are allowed at all on the activity field.

  • Pitching tents is authorized in any of the area of Pine Valley, to include the activity field.

  • Campers will have access to the new cooking pavilion, which was partially funded by alumni donations. The facility provides: two XL Green Eggs, refrigerator, food warmer, oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, ice maker, and assorted cooking utensils. The area must be cleaned after use.

  • Open fires, except for fires in portable fire pits, in the pavilion fireplace (after class reunions), or on the sand by the river, are prohibited. BBQ grills are permitted but the coals/ash are to be taken off the premises as opposed to being discarded onsite. Campers must provide their own firewood.

  • Dogs need to be leashed at all times, and owners must use pick-up bags for pet waste.

  • No power, water, or septic hookups are available.

  • No showers are available at Pine Valley, however, locker rooms in Memorial Hall will be available. Be sure to indicate on your reservation if you need access to the locker rooms.

  • Camp site must be left clean, and trash placed in the dumpster.

Note: The Pine Valley Attendant, Andrew Roy, works part-time and may not be present when you arrive. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Wesley Thomas at (706) 265-0806.

If there is an emergency, please contact 911 or Public Safety at (706) 864-1500.

Registrants will be contacted directly regarding check-in procedures. Please direct questions to the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at alumni@ung.edu at 706-864-1547.

Step 1: RV and Camper Registration Form                                            

Step 2: Complete the event Waiver and submit to alumni@ung.edu prior to check-in.