Boggs Creek Recreation Area is a small U.S. Forest Service site on a clear mountain trout stream in the Chattahoochee National Forest, off U.S. 19/129 between Blairsville and Dahlonega. It used to be a primitive campground, but the Forest Service now runs it as a day-use area only: no camping is allowed.
- UseDay use only; closed to all camping
- HoursSunrise to sunset, daily, year-round
- FeeNone
- WaterNo drinking water; bring your own
Fishing and Wading
Boggs Creek is a popular spot to fish for stocked trout and to wade on hot days. A Georgia fishing license and trout license are required for anglers 16 and older; check current regulations with Georgia DNR. RVs and trailers are not permitted.
Getting There
From Blairsville, take U.S. 19/129 south about 20 miles; from Dahlonega, go north about 15 miles. The site is in the Forest Service’s Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Contact: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 770-297-3000. More nearby: Vogel State Park and national forest camping in Georgia.
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