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Conasauga Ranger District
The Conasauga Ranger District covers the western third of the Chattahoochee National Forest. A diverse set of landscapes make up the Conasauga district, from the ridges and valleys west of Interstate 75 to the Cohutta Mountains northeast of Chatsworh, GA.
As you'll find in the links below, this part of the forest offers some of the best scenery and outdoor recreational activities in north Georgia.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 3941 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00-12:00 open 12:00-1:00 closed 1:00-4:30 open Phone: 706 695-6736 |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Conasauga Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Conasauga Ranger District
- Cottonwood Patch Campground
- Hickey Gap Campground
- Houston Valley OHV Trails
- Jacks River Fields Campground
- Lake Conasauga
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
- The Pocket Recreation Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Conasauga Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Conasauga Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Conasauga Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Conasauga Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Conasauga Ranger District
- Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
- Barnes Creek Picnic Area
- Bear Creek Trail
- Cohutta Overlook
- Cohutta Wilderness Trailheads
- Cottonwood Patch Campground
- Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead
- Hickey Gap Campground
- Iron Mountain Trail
- John's Mountain Overlook
- Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Lake Conasauga
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
- Lake Conasauga Picnic and Swim Site
- Pinhoti Trail in Georgia
- Rock Creek ORV Trail
- Rocky Flats Seasonal Road
- Tatum Lead ORV Trail
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- The Pocket Recreation Area Family Picnic Area
- The Pocket Recreation Area Group Picnic Shelter
- Windy Gap, Milma Creek, and Tibbs OHV Trails
Backpacking
In addition to the trails listed below, the Benton MacKaye Trail also passes through this district.
Areas for Backpacking at Conasauga Ranger District
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Conasauga Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Conasauga Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Conasauga Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Conasauga Ranger District
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Conasauga Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Conasauga Ranger District
- Barnes Creek Picnic Area
- Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead
- Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Lake Conasauga
- Lake Conasauga Picnic and Swim Site
- Sumac Creek Shooting Range
- The Pocket Recreation Area Family Picnic Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Conasauga Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Conasauga Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Conasauga Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Conasauga Ranger District
Alerts & Warnings
- Hickey Gap Road Condition
- Dry Creek Road Maintenance
- Lake Conasauga Reservation Only
- Recreation passes available online, by phone and in-person
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!
OHV Trail Maps
- Interactive Visitor Map
- BeOutdoorSafe.org
Now more than ever, our favorite outdoor spaces are playing an important role in our lives. Together, we can continue to keep these safe places safe. Whether we’re out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it’s our role to protect the lands we love.
Featured Events
- Kids Fishing Rodeo- Blue Ridge Ranger District June 3
Date(s): May 19, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
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