Donate Instead
Give your items a second life. Help build a place that brings people together.
Before you sell it… Consider donating it instead.
Every year, thousands of perfectly useful items are sold for a few dollars, thrown away, or left sitting unused in garages, barns, storage units, and backyards.
Many of those same items could become part of something much bigger.
At Wanderland, donated materials help us build campsites, gardens, gathering spaces, trails, community projects, outdoor classrooms, festivals, volunteer programs, and experiences that bring people together.
Instead of disappearing into another garage…
Your item could become part of someone's favorite place.
Who We Are
Wanderland is a nonprofit outdoor community located on Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, Georgia.
Our mission is simple.
We create places where people reconnect with nature, strengthen relationships, learn new skills, volunteer together, and build stronger communities.
Every improvement made at Wanderland helps create experiences for:
Families
Campers
Veterans
First responders
Volunteers
Nonprofit organizations
Community groups
Outdoor enthusiasts
Future generations
Every donated item becomes part of that mission.
Why Donate Instead
Good things deserve another life.
Most Facebook Marketplace items still have years of usefulness remaining.
Instead of another transaction...
Imagine your picnic table becoming the center of hundreds of family dinners.
Imagine your riding mower helping maintain seventy acres of trails.
Imagine your outdoor furniture becoming the place where lifelong friendships begin.
Imagine your old tools helping volunteers build something that thousands of people will enjoy.
One donation can create memories for years.
What We Are Building
Every donation helps build Wanderland.
Your donation may become part of:
New campsites
Community gardens
Hiking trails
Outdoor kitchens
Picnic areas
Festival grounds
Fire pit gathering spaces
Nature education areas
Children's activities
Volunteer projects
Bathhouse improvements
Outdoor recreation
Habitat restoration
Event infrastructure
Emergency preparedness resources
Nothing sits in storage if it can be put to work.
Community Resilience
Building stronger communities together
Wanderland is more than a campground.
We believe communities become stronger when people know each other before they need each other.
Our property serves as a place where neighbors meet, volunteers work together, first responders train, families reconnect, and people discover the value of serving others.
Every donated item helps us create spaces where community naturally happens.
Your donation helps build resilience—not just facilities.
What We Accept
We're always looking for useful items including:
Outdoor furniture
Picnic tables
Camping equipment
Garden supplies
Fruit trees
Landscaping materials
Tools
Power equipment
Trailers
Utility vehicles
Building materials
Lumber
Stone
Pavers
Fire pit materials
Outdoor lighting
Storage shelving
Small appliances
Golf carts
Kayaks
Canoes
Event equipment
Signage
Generators
Lawn equipment
Decorative items
Unique outdoor features
And many more.
If you think Wanderland might use it… Just ask.
How It Works
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Send us your Marketplace listing or photos.
We'll review the item to determine how it can best serve Wanderland.
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If it's a good fit…
We'll coordinate pickup whenever possible.
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Once received…
We'll officially acknowledge your donation.
Eligible donations may also receive complimentary camping stays as our thank-you.
Why Donate
Instead of negotiating with buyers...
Instead of wondering if someone will actually show up...
Instead of throwing something away...
You can know your item will continue creating value.
It will continue serving people.
It will continue creating memories.
It will continue building community.
Our Promise
We promise to be good stewards of everything entrusted to us.
If we accept your donation, it will be used where it creates the greatest benefit for Wanderland and the people we serve.
Every donated item matters.
Every donor matters.
Every gift becomes part of our story.
Donor Appreciation
Every donor becomes part of the Wanderland family.
Depending on the donation, donors may receive:
Complimentary camping stays
Recognition on our website
Invitations to special events
Volunteer opportunities
Early access to new experiences
The satisfaction of knowing their item continues making a difference.
About Your Donation
The Wanderland Society will provide written acknowledgment describing your donated property.
Federal tax rules generally require donors—not charities—to determine the fair market value of donated property.
If complimentary camping or other benefits are provided, those benefits may affect the deductible portion of your contribution.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual tax situation.
Partner With Wanderland Society
That old item still has a story to tell
Help us build one of America's most unique outdoor communities.
Instead of selling it… Donate it.
Together we'll give it a second life.
FAQ’s
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No. Every offer is reviewed based on condition, usefulness, transportation requirements, maintenance costs, safety, storage, and current park needs.
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Pickup may be available for accepted items. Availability depends on the location, size, weight, accessibility, volunteer capacity, and equipment required.
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No. Wanderland will acknowledge the donated property and the date received. The donor is responsible for determining fair-market value for tax purposes.
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Camping stays are offered case by case. Wanderland considers the usefulness and condition of the item, transportation requirements, and campground availability.
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Only after written approval. Please do not leave items at the property without a confirmed appointment.
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Accepted items may be used for campground operations, trails, gardens, maintenance, events, programs, hospitality, recreation, storage, or future park improvements.
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Yes. Businesses, contractors, property managers, event companies, retailers, and other organizations may offer excess inventory, materials, furniture, tools, or equipment for review.