Some of the pics below are part of a scrapbook from our 2004 rental RV trip in a Mirada before I was using a digital camera.  Just click on the pics to enlarge - hopefully you can see the sites better this way.
 

Appling - Winfield COE CG  This COE CG
Site 16 is about 10 miles off I-20 at Exit 175 and sits on J. Strom Thurmond lake.   Sites are really large and most sit inside heavily wooded areas.  Roads are all paved and easy to navigate but several sites have steep driveways.   $22/night water, 50 amp, dump station.  The bath houses are pretty far from the camping loops so they have out houses in each loop - but they are nice ones. 

Conclusion —  Lovely CG - our  site was down a steep hill but very private — one of the most private sites in the campground. Very quiet except our last night some neighbor tent campers stayed up til 2 a.m. talking.  But that’s Ok we still enjoyed our stay.  Closest  large grocery store is Wal-mart in Thomason about 20 miles away.  There is a small ma & pa grocery just up the road about 3 miles or so — we did not check it out, but hear it has the essentials.  I took pics of many sites which you can see  here.   04/08 - Rating 9  —  Post visit Rating - 5.  Read Update below.  Our 2 a.m. neighbors may have done us in.  Sigh

I took off .5 point for the steep drives — not because they exist but because recreation.gov does not even mention it.  It describes site 16 as a 55 foot drive thru. There is no way we could drive thru this site but of course we are pretty large.  Just be careful.   Site 13 is another example that is not explained thoroughly.  It is a very steep entrance and exit but you would be able to drive thru it — no turns inside that site.  Pics of it in the link above.   Another .5 point deduction for the bathhouse locations as I think they are too far away from many campsites so the alternative (for those not self contained) is to use the outhouse.  While those are nicer than what you might expect, it seems a bit dated & creepy for a CG of this caliber.

Update — When we returned home we had a citation from the Ranger of Winfield for leaving trash on this site.  We were stunned!  We would never trash a campsite.  I figured it had to be a mistake.    I spoke with both camp hosts a couple of times.  They explained our site and the one next to us were both trashed.  Our assumption is the campers next to us left this trash - though we have no proof.  They were  young  folks (early 20s) who came in for 1 night and were up til 2 a.m.  The trash left on our site included a box of empty beer cans. We know they were drinking as Tom introduced himself before we retired for the evening and  he noticed the beer.    Per the camp host , those guests also left the same day as us but left trash and an active fire.  They got a citation for both. 

I tried many times (4 ) to have a direct conversation with the Ranger to formally dispute our citation, but I could never reach him even after suggesting he leave a time to call when he was at his desk.  I would have made my schedule fit his and I even said that in my last voice mail.  I got another call from him — but he just  left his number  - no time to call.  I finally gave up since the policy says our citation remains on file for this CG only and for just 6 months.  There was no fine — it was just a warning.  So  I chalked it up to experience.  I don’t know if this was a fluke or the fellow campers who visit this CG  can just be slobs and inconsiderate but I know one thing we won’t be back.  I’m bitter I know but right or wrong I’ve concluded the ranger was avoiding a conversation with me or  simply unable to manage his time even though he was was always polite in his voice mails.    I took tons of pictures of this CG as I often do so you decide if you want to visit — based on the CG appeal and /or our experience.  It seems only fair I share the entire story.  Based on the CG feel I give it a 9 , but  with our experience afterwards — I give it a 5.  Maybe someday I’ll feel differently.  If you go, I’d just suggest you  consider taking digital pictures of your site when you leave with a date/time stamp turned on.  Especially if you have campsite neighbors who might seem  a bit  rambunctious.

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Forsythe - Forsyth KOA  This KOA is halfway between Atlanta and Macon directly off I-75.  Sites are fairly wide and the entire park is nicely wooded. There is a small fishing lake — not the prettiest lake (kind of muddy looking).  Not a destination park (for us anyway).  $25/night (KOA) water, 50 amp, sewer and cable. 

Conclusion - OK overnight park - spacious sites and nice setting but the road noise was very LOUD.  04/04 - Rating 7
 

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Flowery Branch - Old Federal COE CG -  This CG
Site 33is about 45 minutes from Atlanta and one of several CGs on Lake Lanier.  Most sites are directly on the water and nestled among the tall pine trees or surrounded by large grassy areas.  $25/night - 30 amp, water, dump station.  Laundry facilities in the bathhouse. 

Conclusion -  Just gorgeous.  Sites are not as private as those at Winfield COE but the setting is quite scenic and the water views are incredible even though the lake levels were at an all time low during our visit. 
Site 33 patio and viewPaved roads and sites —- although some sites are starting to buckle due to tree roots.  Patio areas are quite large secured with railroad ties, big firepits and grills.  Bath houses are looking a bit tired but they were always clean.  Dump station drive is a bit narrow  in the middle making it difficult for big rigs to line up easily without driving off the pavement (which is  a bit of a drop). Plan your departure as there are long lines @ the dumpstation on Sundays.  See several more pics in my Old Federal journals and if time permits take a drive up to Dahlonega,GA.  What a fabulous liitle town — my favorite visit of little towns since we started RVing.  04/08 - Rating 9.5

I took off a half a point for the tired baths, dumpstation access issue, and some sites need to be repaved.  This CG could use another dumpstation.

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Kingsland - Kingsland KOA  This KOA is off I-95 just a few miles north of the Florida border.
Site D10   An overnight spot for us.  We have stayed here twice now - the site in pic is D10.  The park is heavily wooded with tall pines.  Sites were kinda tight with skimpy grass and pine needles.  Some roads were muddy.  In a downpour it would be a muddy mess - but looked like they were getting ready to add lots of gravel.  $24.80 (KOA) water, 30 amp, cable.  WiFi advertised but not working at the site (even on our 2nd trip — had to go outside to get a good signal) But you can get the WiFi to work in the office just fine.  

Conclusion -  OK overnight park. Some road noise.  Dump station very tight access - be careful.  12/05 & 03/07  - Rating 7 

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Lake Park - Lark Park KOA   This KOA is directly off I-75 just a few miles north of the Florida border  - another overnight spot for us.  Wow — this place has a ton of sites — so many we wondered why they existed but the staff told us it is a popular rally spot.  They have a section very close to the office with no shade - just a parking lot and then a larger section beyond a large lake.  Access roads to the larger section are a little tight and you’ll have to be careful navigating through some areas but it is doable.   $26.70 water, 50 amp, cable, WiFi and continental breakfast.  WiFi worked just fine. Propane available. 

Conclusion - OK overnight park but the road noise was really bad — never bothers Tom but it does me.  There is just no escaping the freeway no matter which site you get.  Overhead wires are really low — we could not avoid them.  Cable connection was snowy - WiFi worked great.  04/08 - Rating 7

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Rutledge - Hard Labor Creek State Park   This CG is off I-20 not far from Atlanta. 
Site 26The road within the park is quite tricky.  We were driving a 34’ Mirada and we are not sure we could get our Bus in here.  Some sites were pull thru but most were back in. The entire park is heavily wooded and gated at night.  $22/night  water, 30 amp, dump station.  TV antenna picked up a few local stations - but not many.

Conclusion -  Gorgeous CG.  We loved it.  Our site was huge.  A true camping experience.  04/04 - Rating 9.
 

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Savannah (Richmond Hill) - Savannah KOA  This destination KOA is actually in Richmond Hill about 30 minutes from downtown Savannah.  Off I-95 and US 17.  Sites are very tight and not real long.  We felt cramped.  Some trees, but our site was too sunny in the afternoon.  $35/night (KOA Value Card) water, 50 amp, sewer, cable. 

Conclusion - Average - not that great for a destination location; we expected much more.  Some road noise but tolerable.  04/04 - Rating 7.