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Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper
Damage to West Wildcat Road does not allow safe vehicle access to the campgrounds.
Wildcat 2 Campground is closed.
Wildcat Road has sustained 4 slides in recent years (with the first slide happening in 2019). Due to the risk of additional slides, the road has been closed in the interest of public safety. Funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Relief on Federally Owned Roads program has been submitted for all 4 slides. Since then, slide 1 has been repaired with slides 2-4 remaining.
It is our goal to have these slides repaired and the road reopened. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore Wildcat Road.
Please see photographs of the landslides and recent repairs to slide 1: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQDh5
Although the winding road leading to the campground is not trailer or RV-friendly, the payoff of landing a night in this environment is pure delight. These developed tent camping-only campgrounds are buried deep in the North Georgia Mountains west of Lake Burton and along the headwaters of Wildcat Creek. The creek, seasonally stocked with rainbow trout, runs directly adjacent to the campsites and provides an astounding setting, so be prepared to capture nature at its best, and bring your camera. On clear nights the stars appear to be just an arm’s reach away!
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Wildcat 2 campground is closed due to road damage. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Closed until further notice. |
| Reservations: | No camping at this time |
| Fees: | Camping: $10/site/night, $5/site/night with Senior or Access Pass, need pass available to put pass number on fee envelope with the cash or check. Please make all checks payable to USDA Forest Service. |
| Permit Info: | State of Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required for fishing |
| Restrictions: | The maximum stay is 14 days. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Sites must be occupied from the first day. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land for 30 days before returning for another stay. |
| Closest Towns: | The nearest town is approximately 18 miles, or 25 minutes in Clayton, GA or 35 miles or 45 minutes, to Clarkesville, GA. At either place campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc. |
| Water: | Drinking water is not provided at this site. |
| Restroom: | 1 Chemical vault facility |
| Passes: | The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees, no free camping. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Please contact the Chattooga River Ranger District office at 706-754-6221 or sm.fs.crrd@usda.gov. The onloading or offloading of any Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) to include ATV, UTV, or Golf Carts is not allowed. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 pm to 0600 am. Checkout time is no later than 1:00 pm and check-in time is 2:00 pm. |
General Information
Directions:Physical Address: 2740 West Wildcat Rd., Clayton, GA
Activities
Campground Camping
Wildcat Road is curvey, gravel one-lane road with turn-outs, not RV friendly.
- 16 camping sites
- 1 Chemical flush facility
- Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc).
- Access to Wildcat Creek
- Access to Appalachian Trail
General Info:
Directions
From Clayton, GA, take U.S. Rt. 76 west for 9.7 miles to State
Rt. 197. Turn left onto Rt. 197 and go 5.1 miles to Wildcat Rd.
(Forest Rt. 26). Turn right onto Wildcat Rd. and go 4.4 miles to
campground.
NOTE: Wildcat Rd. is gravel, steep (in places), single lane with
turnouts. There are minimal potholes and washboards.
Accessibility
From Clayton, GA, take U.S. Rt. 76 west for 9.7 miles to State
Rt. 197. Turn left onto Rt. 197 and go 5.1 miles to Wildcat Rd.
(Forest Rt. 26). Turn right onto Wildcat Rd. and go 4.4 miles to
campground.
River and Stream Fishing
Wild Creek is stocked seasonally with rainbow trout.
Click here for GA DNR fishing regulations and information!
