Recreation
Interactive Forest Visitor Map
Use the Interactive Forest Visitor Map to locate roads, campgrounds, trails and other recreation sites on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. You can zoom in for high resolution detail and change the background map to suit your needs. Using the Tools icon, you can print your map or save it as a Geo PDF map. You can also import your Geo PDF to your phone or tablet using a program like Avenza to show your live location on the map - even without a cell signal!
From the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the mountains of the southern Appalachian mountains, there are all kinds of outdoor activities to enjoy.
Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep within the mountains 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA.  Dockery Lake Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking and fishing for all ages. The Dockery Lake…
Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead
Site Open
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…
Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area
Site Open
Dukes Creek Falls is conveniently located on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Highway. The area offers a moderate hiking trail and exceptional scenery with panoramic views to the distinguished…
Duncan Ridge Trail
Site Open
Approximately an hour and a half from Atlanta and two hours southeast of Chattanooga, this challenging trail's northern terminus begins at Neels Gap (only 25 miles north of Dahlonega), stretches from…
Dyar Pasture Recreation Area
Site Open
This 60-acre freshwater wetland was originally a cooperative project with the U.S. Forest Service, Georgia DNR, Georgia Power and Ducks Unlimited. Dyar Pasture is a bird sanctuary and a birders…
Fern Springs Recreation Area
Site Open
This unique group recreational area was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, as a response to the Great Depression by President Roosevelt is closed. The closet…
Frady Branch Equestrian and Bike Trail System
Site Open
While the 14.5-mile Frady Branch Trail System is a popular place among horse back riders, the trails are also open to mountain bicycle riders (no eBikes allowed) and hikers. Four loops provide…
Frank Gross Recreation Area
Site Open
Located along the banks of Rock Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Hikers…
Frank Gross Recreation Area
Site Open
Frank Gross is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Frank Gross Campground offers…
Helton Creek Falls
Site Open
The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy 0.2 mile hike. Please be advised there are many abrupt changes in grade along this short walk. Please stay on the trail and observation deck.