HAMPTON, Ga. — Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its campgrounds for Hurricane Milton evacuees, the facility announced Monday.
According to a release, the speedway will collaborate with Henry County Emergency Management Agency to provide dry camping free of charge in its Legends Premium Campground for RVs and Legends Tent Campground for pop-up campers and tents. Evacuees staying in these campgrounds will also have complimentary access to a nearby shower house.
A limited number of camping spaces with water, power and sewer hook-ups will also be available at $35 per night.
Those arriving at Atlanta Motor Speedway from GA Highway 20 and Lower Woolsey Road should enter the facility at Entrance "H," turn right onto the speedway's perimeter road and continue to the Legends Premium Campground for RV camping or the Legends Tent campground for pop-up or tent camping. Those arriving from US Highway 19/41 will enter at Entrance "E" and continue to the Legends Premium Campground for RV camping or the Legends Tent Campground for pop-up or tent camping.
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AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchinson said that if you're in Milton's path and looking for a place to stay, AMS is there for you.
"While our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by Hurricane Helene, we're committed to helping when storms affect communities in the southeast whenever we can," Hutchinson said.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also shared on social media about the space AMS is offering Florida evacuees.
"Many of our South Georgia communities currently have limited resources due to damage from Hurricane Helene, and this is a great option to safely wait out the storm," he said in a post on X.
AMS campgrounds have opened for people seeking refuge several times over recent years. For example, more than 100 campers stayed at the speedway during Hurricane Irma in 2017 and dozens more in 2018 and 2019 during Hurricane Florence, Michael and Dorian. Most recently, AMS opened its campgrounds for those fleeing from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, according to a news release.
Anyone looking to have full hook-up camping, should call the AMS ticket office at 770-946-4211 to reserve a space during business hours.
Directions to the campgrounds can be found if you click here.
For on-site assistance or directions, visit the ticket office/gift store building. For more information, contact AMS at 770-946-4211 or visit its website.