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Conasauga Ranger District

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This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia.

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This 6 site camping area is in a different part of the recreation area.  Each campsite is equipped with tent pad and picnic table.

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Fifteen individual picnic tables, grills, and a group shed invite your usage at Lake Conasauga.  A grass beach and a dock are available in the swimming area nearby.

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The Pocket recreation area in northwest Georgia is named for lying in a low area surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains, and is the former site of Civili

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This area is located off the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway. It was once a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp from 1938 until 1942.

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This area has 12 picnic tables with pedestal grills. 

Recreation Sites

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Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area

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Hiking
A large grassy field located approximately 1 mile from Lake Conasauga Recreation area.  Primitive camping--no amenities.  Campers may utilitize Lake Conasauga recreation opportunities by parking in…

Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
 Located within the Johns Mountain WMA, this area has shooting benches for rifles and handguns, a covered shed over the benches, and accessible benches. Chestnut Mountain is a 100 yard shooting…

Cohutta Wilderness Trailheads

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Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The 37,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness contains 90 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, two of which follow the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers.  Trailhead parking lots located around the wilderness…

Cottonwood Patch Campground

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Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This hidden gem of a campground is located on the bank of the Conasauga River near the Tennessee/Georgia border.  Iron Mountain trail is accessed directly from the campground.  This simple…

Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead

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Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking Picnicking
The Dry Creek Trail system offers 26 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding awsomeness. The trailhead provides an accessible horse spur and bathroom facilities. Gravel parking for 30 horse…

Hickey Gap Campground

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Hiking
Seated alongside the sparkling Mill Creek trout stream, and just east of the community of Crandall, GA,  is a beautiful gem of a campground named after the Hickey family who once lived there.Photos…

Jacks River Fields Campground

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Horse Riding and Camping
This quaint, secluded campground is situated on the bank of the south fork of the Jacks River.  Surrounded by the yellow poplar, oak, hickory, and white pine forests of north Georgia, these 7…

John's Mountain Overlook

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Hiking
Observation Site located off the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway. Johns Mountian 3.5 mile hiking loop. A steep gravel road leads to an overlook deck and small gravel parking area. Observation Site…

Lake Conasauga

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Water Activities Hiking Biking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime…

Last updated April 14th, 2025