NEWTON COUNTY, GA - Several areas in Newton County will be open for people evacuating Florida to park their RVs and campers and wait out Hurricane Irma.
The storm has caused evacuations throughout Florida, where the storm is expected to bring strong hurricane-forced winds and flooding.
For those evacuating with campers the following locations are available for parking: Turner Lake Complex, in the upper paved parking lot; Stone Road Complex; City Pond Park, in the gravel parking lot; Martin’s Crossing, on the left side; Asbury Street Park, located across from Oxford Public Works, Salem Campground and the City of Porterdale’s gravel parking lot.
Donations of water are being accepted at fire stations throughout the county, including the City of Covington for those evacuating from the storm in their RVs or campers.
In Newton County, Irma is expected to bring tropical storm-forced winds and 3-5 inches of rain.
- Turner Lake Complex-Upper Paved Parking Lot
6183 Turner Lake Rd
Covington, GA 30014
15 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
Lighted paved parking lot
No amenities
- Stone Road Adult Softball Complex-Parking Lot
50 Stone Rd
Oxford, GA 30054
20-25 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
Lighted paved parking lot
No amenities
- City Pond Park-Gravel Parking Lot
13501 City Pond Rd
Covington, GA 30014
20-25 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
Dimly lit parking lot
No amenities
- Martin's Crossing-Left side (see pink highlighted area of attached map for designated area)
9128 Hwy 278 NE
Covington, GA 30014
20-25 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
No amenities
- Asbury Street Park-Located across from Oxford Public Works Facility
105 West Watson Street
Oxford, GA 30054
20-25 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
No amenities
- Newton County Salem Campground
3940 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
8 Full Hookup RV sites & bathhouse
Hotel with 26 double-occupancy rooms
- City of Porterdale-Gravel Lot
1501 Main Street
Porterdale, GA 30070
20-25 spaces for self-sustaining campers/RVs-NO HOOKUPS
No amenities
