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Andrews Cove - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Andrews Cove Recreation Area offers restrooms along with 10 camp sites that are equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts. The Andrews Cove Trail follows an old logging road parallel to Andrews Creek. This trail is 2 miles long and provides access to the Appalachian Trail and Forest Service Road 283 at Indian Grave Gap. Loop through recreation area is paved. Fishing for trout in Andrews Creek is also popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. Andrews Cove offers convenient vehicle access from Hwy 75, a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere. Drinking water is not available at this time. Camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Six miles farther north on Georgia 75 is High Shoals Scenic Area. The town of Helen is popular for Oktoberfest and for its alpine village setting, especially during the fall season. Anna Ruby Falls is also nearby and offers two hiking trails. The Lion's Eye Trail is accessible to people with disabilities.
Open Dates This area is open from mid-June until late summer.
Directions Take Georgia 75 north from Helen for approximately 5.5 miles.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District
Andrews Cove Site Map

Chattahoochee River Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Located high in the north Georgia mountains and far from civilization, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing along the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River. Campers have 34 campsites to choose from. The Chattahoochee River Recreation Area has toilets accessible to people with disabilities. Drinking water is available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad, lantern posts and grill. Accessible campsites are available at this area. A campground host resides here during a portion of the season. The Appalachian Trail is nearby, as well as Horse Trough Falls and the Mark Trail Wilderness Area. Note: Expect narrow, curving and steep roads to and from the area. Loop through recreation area is gravel. Camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: The town of Helen is popular for Oktoberfest and for its alpine village setting, especially during the fall season. Anna Ruby Falls is also nearby and offers two hiking trails. The Lion's Eye Trail is accessible to people with disabilities. Andrews Cove Recreation Area has camp sites. Hiking along Andrews Cove Trail is popular among visitors.
Open Dates Area opens late March and closes mid December. Open for wildlife management area hunts in November and December. This area is open 24 hours a day for camping use. Spring through fall are best times for camping.
Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for approx. 8 miles. Just beyond mile marker 15 turn left onto the graveled Chattahoochee River Road and follow for 5 miles.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

Cooper Creek Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the banks of Cooper Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are 17 camp sites with picnic tables, tent pads and grills. Four of the sites are waterfront. Hikers can enjoy the Yellow Mountain Trail, which follows an old logging road for 3.6 miles through forests of hemlock, pine and hardwood. Other hiking trails that start at this recreation area include the 2.4-mile Mill Shoals Trail, and the Cooper Creek Trail, which is a 0.4-mile connecting trail. Fishing in Cooper Creek and in Mulky Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Cooper Creek Scenic Area joins the recreation area and features 1,240 acres with hiking trails and fishing more tributaries of Cooper Creek. Good, hard surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 4; this road is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts.
Restrooms have railings to assist people with disabilities; path to restrooms is not paved and there is a hill and a step to enter. People who have a disability may need assistance to get into the restrooms. Drinking water is available at this site.
Camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Blairsville, Morganton, and Dahlonega are interesting towns to visit.
Open Dates The area is open from late March until the end of October
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4 for 6 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District
Cooper Creek Campground Site Map

Deep Hole Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the banks of the Toccoa River, this recreation area offers camping, boating and fishing. The campsites are equipped with tent pads and picnic tables. 8 campsites are available. The canoe launch makes river access very easy. Floating down the Toccoa River is very popular among visitors. Fishing for rock and smallmouth bass, rainbow and brown trout is popular among anglers. Deep Hole Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill. Restrooms and some campsites are accessible to people with disabilities; path to canoe launch and fishing deck is also accessible.  Camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Cooper Creek Scenic Area is nearby, as well as Cooper Creek and Mulky Campgrounds.  Blairsville, Morganton, and Dahlonega are interesting towns to visit.
Open Dates Area is open all year and is open 24 hours a day for campers.
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

DeSoto Falls Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Located in the north Georgia mountains, this area offers camping, hiking, and fishing along beautiful Frogtown Creek. Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers 24 campsites equipped with tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Hiking along the 2-mile Desoto Falls Trail is a popular activity among visitors. The first mile of the trail is fairly easy and leads to two waterfalls. The last mile of the trail is considerably more difficult and strenuous.
Fishing in Frogtown Creek with a State fishing license and trout stamp for native and stocked trout is also popular. Desoto Falls Scenic Area is adjacent to the campground. Loop through recreation area is paved. Desoto Falls Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill. A fee is required for camping and day use parking.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Lake Winfield Scott is nearby, as well as Waters Creek Recreation Area, Sosebee Cove Scenic Area and Vogel State Park. The historic towns of Dahlonega and Blairsville are also interesting to visit.
Open Dates Early May until late October. This area is open 24 hours a day for campers use.
Directions: Take U.S. 129 north from Cleveland for 15 miles, or Hwy. 19 north from Dahlonega for about 18 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Dockery Lake Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep off the side of a mountain, this recreation area offers camping, hiking, picnicking and fishing. The area offers 11 campsites with tables and tent pads. Hikers can enjoy the 3.4-mile Dockery Lake Trail, which provides access to the Appalachian Trail. Fishing in Dockery Lake is popular also. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. The picnic area offers six picnic tables. Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers similar recreation opportunities and is located to the south of Dockery Lake. Dockery Gap Scenic Overlook offers another spectacular view of north Georgia, and Woody Gap offers a breathtaking view as well. The Appalachian Trail also can be accessed at Woody Gap. Loop through recreation area is gravel. Each campsite is equipped with tent pad and picnic table. Restrooms and drinking water. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Suches and Dahlonega are interesting towns to visit.
Open Dates Area opens mid-April and closes late October; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. daily.
Directions: Take Georgia 60 north from Dahlonega for 12 miles, turn right (east) on Forest Service Road 654 for 1 mile.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Frank Gross Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the banks of Rock Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are nine campsites with picnic tables, tent pads and grills. Hikers can enjoy the Appalachian Trail nearby and it can be accessed easily from Forest Service Road 69. Another beautiful hike is along the Benton MacKaye Trail to the north of Frank Gross; this trail crosses the Toccoa River on a suspension bridge that is 260 feet long. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 69; this is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts. Restrooms have railings but are small; path to restrooms is paved. Drinking water is available at this site. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Deep Hole Recreation Area is nearby and offers similar activities. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is located on Rock Creek also. Dahlonega, Morganton, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville are interesting towns to visit when traveling to and from this area.
Open Dates Area is open from late March until the end of October
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69 for 5 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Lake Conasauga Campground - 706-695-6736
Amenities and Pleasures: This beautiful 19-acre lake is the highest in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating (electric motors only) and fishing. Campers have 35 campsites to choose from, equipped with grills, tables and tent pads. Hikers can enjoy the 1.2-mile Lake Conasauga Trail, the 1.7-mile Songbird Trail or the Grassy Mountain Tower Trail (2 miles). There are also 17 picnic tables to choose from, and two picnic shelters. Fishing for bass, bream, and trout is popular among visitors. Remember to check State fishing regulations before you fish. Each campsite is equipped with tent pad and picnic table. Restrooms and drinking water are also available. This campground is accessible to people with disabilities. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: The nearby town of Chatsworth is interesting to visit. Barnes Creek and Fort Mountain State Park are also nearby.
Open Dates Area opens mid-April and closes late October; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. daily.
Directions: Take U.S. 411 north from Chatsworth for 4 miles; turn right (east) at traffic light in Eton; Follow Forest Service Road 18 east for 10 miles; turn left (northeast) on Forest Service Road 68 for 10 miles.
Contact 706-695-6736 - USDA Forest Service, Conasauga Ranger District

Lake Russell Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the shore of this 100-acre lake, this recreation area offers 42 campsites suitable for tent or RV camping. The Nancytown Group camping area by reservation only; minimal fees apply. A picnic shelter with seating for 30 and a large grill is available on a first come basis or by reservation. Three picnic areas are located adjacent to the lake, a large grass-covered beach and swimming area. A unique “in-water” sliding board is available for the kids’ enjoyment. Hikers can enjoy a variety of trails in the area; the Lake Russell Trail originates at the recreation area, and the Ladyslipper Trail and the Sourwood Trail originate at the group camp entrance. Fishing for bass, bream, perch and catfish is popular. Loop through the recreation area is paved. This recreation area has bath houses with hot showers, municipal water, trailer dump station and well maintained campsites. No electricity available at this time. Campground host resides in area. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Locust Stake OHV Area is close by. Clarkesville, Cornelia and Toccoa are nearby and are interesting to visit.
Open Dates Area is open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. This area is open 24 hours a day for campers use. Yearlong for fishing and boating
Directions: Take GA 365/U.S. 23 North from Gainesville past Cornelia to Hwy 197. Turn right for approximately 3 miles until dead-end. Right on Dicks Hill Parkway for approx. ¾ mile. Turn left onto the paved Lake Russell Road.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

Lake Sinclair Beach Campground - 706-485-7110
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the shore of beautiful Lake Sinclair, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. 44 campsites with tables, tent pads and grills available to campers. Hikers can enjoy the Twin Bridges Trail, which is 1.8 miles and originates at this area. The picnic area is located near the swimming area and has 14 picnic tables, most of which have grills nearby. The swimming area and beach are located at the end of the main area road. Fishing for bass, crappie, bream and catfish is popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. A boat launch is also located at this recreation area. Sanitary dumping for RV's is available as well. Main road through campground is paved; loops roads are gravel or paved. Some of the campsites are accessible to people with disabilities. The only restroom facility easily accessible is at the group reservation area, but it has no railings and narrow stalls. Restrooms for Loop D are accessible, but not from the upper side. Area has drinking water and showers. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Madison, Athens, Greensboro, Eatonton, and Monticello are all interesting to visit. Nearby are Lake Oconee, Scull Shoals Historic Area, Dyar Pasture Waterfowl Conservation Area, and Hillsboro Lake Recreation Area.
Open Area is open mid-April from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and closes mid-December.
Directions: Take U.S. 129 south from Eatonton for 10 miles; turn left (east) on Georgia 212 for 1 mile; then left on Twin Bridges Road for 1 mile; follow signs to the area on left.
Contact 706-485-7110 - USDA Forest Service, Oconee Ranger District

Lake Winfield Scott Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Overlooking beautiful 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott in the north Georgia mountains, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and hiking. Two camping loops offer 36 campsites on a first come, first serve basis. You can reserve in advance group-camping area that accommodates a maximum of 25 people. Hikers can enjoy numerous trails near this area, including the Lake Winfield Scott Trail, the Jarrard Gap Trail, the Slaughter Creek Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. Fishing, swimming and boating (electric motors only) in the clear 18-acre lake are popular also. A paved boat launch is located near the head of the lake. Loop through recreation area is paved. Five pull-through sites and two double sites are available. Each campsite is equipped with tent pad, grill, lantern post and picnic table. Drinking water, restrooms and hot showers are available during open season. The area has a few campsites that are accessible to disabled visitors, and has an accessible fishing deck. Restrooms are not yet specifically designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Blairsville and Cleveland are interesting towns to visit. Other recreation areas nearby are Brasstown Bald Visitor Center, Woody Gap, Dockery Lake, Waters Creek, and Desoto Falls. Vogel State Park is also close-by.
Open Dates The camping area is open from late April until late October. During winter months, drinking water is not available and the restroom is a privy.
Directions: Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles; turn right (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Morganton Point Campground - 706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Overlooking beautiful Lake Blue Ridge in the north Georgia mountains, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and hiking. This area offers 37 campsites, and picnickers have 13 picnic tables and a shelter to enjoy. A paved boat launch has two ramps and is located near the campground. Hikers can enjoy a scenic trail that parallels the lake shore. Fishing and swimming in the clear 3,290-acre lake is popular also. Loop through the recreation area is paved. Area has a few campsites that are accessible to people with disabilities, and has one accessible restroom. Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad, grill and picnic table. A camping fee is required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Blue Ridge and Morganton are interesting towns to visit. The Appalachian Trail and the Benton Mackaye Trail pass through Fannin County. Trout fishing and whitewater rafting are also popular there. Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area offers 55 campsites and is relatively close.
Open Dates Area is open from mid-April until late-October. Day-use only except for camping; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. First come, first serve camping.
Directions: Take U.S. 515 south from Blue Ridge for 4 miles to GA 60; turn right (southwest) and go 3 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on County Road 616 for 1 mile.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Mulky Campground - (706-745-6928
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along beautiful Cooper Creek, this recreation area offers camping, hiking and fishing. The camping area is across the road from the creek, and offers 11 sites with picnic tables and grills. Hikers enjoy the Yellow Mountain Trail, which follows an old logging road for 3.6 miles through forests of hemlock, pine and hardwood. Other hiking trails nearby include the 2.4-mile Mill Shoals Trail, and the Cooper Creek Trail, which is a 0.4-mile connecting trail. Fishing in Cooper Creek and in Mulky Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Cooper Creek Scenic Area joins Cooper Creek Recreation Area and features 1,240 acres with hiking trails and fishing more tributaries of Cooper Creek. Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 4; this is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts. Facility is accessible for the disabled; campsites are all on flat ground and restrooms are accessible. Drinking water is available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Blairsville, Morganton, and Dahlonega are interesting towns to visit.
Open Dates Area is open from late March until the end of October.
Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4 for 5 miles.
Contact 706-745-6928 - USDA Forest Service, Blue Ridge Ranger District

Oconee River Campground - 706-485-7110
Amenities and Pleasures: Located along the bank of the Oconee river, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating and fishing. 6 campsites with tables, tent pads and grills are available to campers. Hikers can enjoy the Scull Shoals Trail, which is 1 mile and originates at this area. The picnic area is located near the area entrance and has six picnic tables. The boat launch is located at the end of the main area road. Fishing for bass, crappie, bream and catfish is popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. Main road through campground is paved. Some of the campsites are accessible to people with disabilities, as are the restrooms. Drinking water is available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Madison, Athens, Greensboro, Eatonton, and Monticello are all interesting to visit. Also located nearby are Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, Scull Shoals Historic Area, Dyar Pasture Waterfowl Conservation Area, and Hillsboro Lake Recreation Area.
Open all year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Directions: Take Georgia 15 northwest from Greensboro for 12 miles; area is adjacent to highway.
Contact 706-485-7110 - USDA Forest Service, Oconee Ranger District

Rabun Beach Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun and the north Georgia mountains, this recreation area offers camping, hiking, swimming, boating and fishing. 80 tent and trailer campsites are available, some with electrical and water hookups. Pear Tree Hill group camping area requires reservations. Hikers can enjoy the 1.3-mile Rabun Beach Trail, which ends at Angel Falls. The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers, and restrooms. A boat launch area is near the swimming area. Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish. A paved road leads through the recreation area. Sites have a grill, picnic table, lantern post and tent pad. Hot showers, drinking water, and dump station are also available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Clayton and Tallulah Falls are interesting towns to visit. The Tallulah Gorge Overlook offers spectacular views of the Tallulah River and the surrounding mountains. Closest alternate camping areas are Moccasin Creek State Park, Tallulah River Recreation Area, Tate Branch Recreation Area, and Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area.
Open Dates The area opens mid-April and closes mid-November. Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
Directions: Take U.S. 441/23 south from Clayton for 5.4 miles; turn right on Wiley Connector for 0.1 mile; turn left (south) on Georgia 15(Historic 441) for 1.4 miles; turn right on Lake Rabun Road (County Road 10) for 5 miles. If pulling a trailer, the best route is to go west on Hwy 76 for 7 miles; turn left on Charlie Mtn. Road for 3.5 miles; turn right on Bridge Creek Road for 2 miles; turn left on Burton Dam Road for 5.4 miles. The campground will be on your left.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

Sandy Bottom Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Rugged mountain scenery and the Tallulah River plunging by make this a beautiful place to camp, fish or hike. The area offers 12 camp sites with picnic tables, grills and tent pads. The Tallulah River offers good trout fishing. Hiking through nearby Coleman River Scenic Area is popular. The Coleman River Trail parallels the river for 1 mile through stands of large old-growth timber. Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 70; expect a narrow, gravel road that is crooked and steep in parts. The 12 campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table and grill. Drinking water is also available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Clayton, Tallulah Falls and Hiawassee are interesting towns to visit. Southern Nantahala Wilderness, Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and the Appalachian Trail are nearby. Closest alternate camping areas are Tate Branch Recreation Area, Tallulah River Recreation Area and Moccasin Creek State Park.
Open Dates The area is open from late March until the end of October.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on unnumbered paved county road for 4 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 5 miles.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

Tallulah River Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Rugged mountain scenery and the Tallulah River plunging by make this a beautiful place to camp, fish or hike. The area offers 17 camp sites with picnic tables, grills and tent pads. The Tallulah and Coleman Rivers offer good trout fishing for anglers. Hiking through nearby Coleman River Scenic Area is popular. The Coleman River Trail parallels the river for 1 mile through stands of large old-growth timber. Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 70; expect narrow gravel road that is crooked and steep in parts. Restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities. The 17 campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table and grill. Drinking water is also available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Clayton, Tallulah Falls and Hiawassee are interesting towns to visit. The Southern Nantahala Wilderness, Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and the Appalachian Trail are near. Closest alternate camping areas are Tate Branch Recreation Area, Tallulah River Recreation Area and Moccasin Creek State Park.
Open Dates Area is open from late March until the end of October
Directions: Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on unnumbered paved county road for 4 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 1 mile.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

Tate Branch Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Located at the junction of the Tallulah River and Tate Branch, this recreation area offers camping and fishing. This remote area offers 19 camp sites with tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Trout fishing is good along the Tallulah River and Tate Branch. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. Hiking through nearby Coleman River Scenic Area is popular. The Coleman River Trail parallels the river for 1 mile through stands of large old-growth timber. Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 70; expect narrow gravel road that is crooked and steep in parts. Each of the 19 campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table and grill. Drinking water is available. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Clayton, Tallulah Falls and Hiawassee are interesting towns to visit. Southern Nantahala Wilderness, Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and the Appalachian Trail are nearby. Closest alternate camping areas are Sandy Bottom Recreation Area, Tallulah River Recreation Area and Moccasin Creek State Park.
Open all year
Directions: Take U.S. 76 west from Clayton for 8 miles; turn right (north) on unnumbered paved county road for 4 miles; turn left (northwest) on Forest Service Road 70 for 4 miles.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

The Pocket Campground - 706-695-6736
Amenities and Pleasures: Located back in the woods and along a spring-fed creek, this area offers camping, picnicking and hiking. Most of the 27 campsites are along the creek and offer tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Visitors who wish to picnic have 17 picnic tables to choose from, and a large picnic shelter that will accommodate up to 80 people may be reserved. Hikers can enjoy the 2.5-mile Pocket Loop Trail, which originates at the camp area, or the 0.5-mile Pocket Nature Trail, which originates at the parking area. The loop through recreation area is gravel. Picnic shelter and one camping spur are wheelchair accessible. The 27 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables and grills. Picnickers have 17 picnic tables and a large picnic shelter to choose from. Camping fee required.
Other Nearby Opportunities: The Johns Mountain Overlook and trail are located nearby, as well as Keown Falls Scenic Area and Keown Falls Recreation Area. Calhoun and Villa are interesting towns to visit.
Directions Take GA 136 east from LaFayette for 13.5 miles; 0.5 mile east of Villa now turn right (south) on county road (Pocket Road) for 7 miles.
Open Dates Picnic area is open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.; no fee for tables but a there is a fee and reservation required for use of picnic shelter. Camp area is open from 6 a.m. until 10 pm.
Contact 706-695-6736 - USDA Forest Service, Conasauga Ranger District

Willis Knob Campground - 706-782-3320
Amenities and Pleasures: Located in the north Georgia mountains and far from civilization, this area offers camping for horseback riders, riding and hiking trails, and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River. This horse camp provides two camping loops with eight camp sites and a total of 20 horse stalls. Hiking and horseback riding along the 12.5-mile Rocky Gap Trail and the 15-mile Willis Knob Trail is popular among visitors. Trails nearby open to hiking only are the 10.7-mile Chattooga River Trail and the 37-mile Bartram Trail. Fishing along the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and in Warwoman Creek is also popular. Check State regulations before fishing. Warwoman Road is paved, but Forest Road 157 and campground loops are gravel.
The lower loop offers one double-unit site and three single-unit sites; the upper loop has one double-unit site and one single-unit site. There are also toilet facilities, drinking water, group campfire areas, and a spring-fed watering trough. Campsites are equipped with a cooking grill, picnic table and lantern post. Restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities and you can expect a moderate level of accessibility at the other facilities at the site.
Other Nearby Opportunities: Clayton, Tallulah Falls, Dillard, and Mountain City, Warwoman Dell Picnic Area, Lake Rabun and the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, the Southern Nantahala Wilderness, Ellicott Rock Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail. Closest recreation area with camping is Rabun Beach.
Open all year
Directions: From Clayton, go east on Warwoman Road for 11.6 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 157, camping area is about 2 miles on the left.
Contact 706-782-3320 - USDA Forest Service, Chattooga River Ranger District

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