Camping & Cabins
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest offers many different types of camping experiences, including those termed “developed” and “dispersed.” Campgrounds are called developed when they have at least a few amenities (e.g. parking areas, entrance signs, picnic tables, grills, trash receptacles and vault toilets).
More highly developed sites may also include showers, electricity, flush toilets, sewer, and water. Reservations may be required in some campgrounds and can be made online at www.Recreation.Gov, or by calling 1-877-444-6777 (toll free).
For those who prefer solitude and privacy, undeveloped or “dispersed” camping is allowed in most places within the forest boundary. Dispersed camping is more primitive than in developed campgrounds, with few or no facilities. You will need to Pack-it-in and Pack-it-Out.
To ensure your safety and enjoyment, certain rules, regulations and orders are enforced within Forest boundaries. There are general rules which apply to National Forest land, in addition to more stringent rules which apply to developed recreation sites.
Camping Opportunities by Location
BLUE RIDGE RANGER DISTRICT
Blairsville, Union County
Cooper Creek Recreation Area – 13 miles northeast (all mileage is approximate)
Mulky Campground – 15 miles
Lake Winfield Scott Campground – 16 miles
Blue Ridge, Fannin County
Deep Hole Recreation Area – 17 miles
Frank Gross Recreation Area – 26 miles
Morganton Point Campground – 8 miles
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area – 11 miles
Cleveland, Lumpkin County
DeSoto Falls Recreation Area – 10 miles
Dahlonega, Lumpkin County
Dockery Lake Recreation Area – 12 miles
CHATTOOGA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
Clarkesville, Habersham County
Panther Creek Recreation Area – 8 miles (all mileage is approximate)
Clayton, Rabun County
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area – 15 miles
Lake Rabun Campground – 15 miles
Pear Tree Hill Group Camp – 15 miles
Sandy Bottoms Campground – 15 miles
Sarah's Creek Campground – 15 miles
Tallulah River Campground – 15 miles
Tate Branch Campground – 15 miles
Cornelia, Habersham County
Fern Springs Recreation Area – 6 miles north
Lake Russell Recreation Area Campground – 12 miles
Helen, White County
Andrews Cove Campground – 5 miles
Low Gap Campground – 6 miles
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground – 6 miles
CONASAUGA RANGER DISTRICT
Chatsworth, Murray County
Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area – 10 miles (all mileage is approximate)
Cottonwood Patch Campground – 10 miles
Hickey Gap Campground – 10 miles
Jacks River Fields Campground – 10 miles
Lake Conasauga – 10 miles
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground - 10 miles
Rome, Floyd County
The Pocket Recreation Area – 25 miles
OCONEE RANGER DISTRICT
Eatonton, Putnam County
Lake Sinclair Recreation Area – 15 miles (all mileage is approximate)
Greensboro, Greene County
Oconee River Campground – 15 miles
Monticello, Jasper County
Ocmulgee Bluff Horse Bike and Hike Trail System – 10 miles (Primitive Camping Only)