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Boggs Creek Recreation Area
Find out more by reading these FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Boggs Creek Recreation Area
For great camping options, visitors are encouraged to make use of nearby areas on the national forest, including DeSoto Falls Recreation Area, Dockery Lake Recreation Area and Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area. Vogel State Park (GA DNR) also offers excellent camping opportunities, and a number of private campgrounds exist in the area.
Thank you for the role you play in supporting our mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests to meet the needs of present and future generations. We are committed to keeping you informed of progress at Boggs Creek Recreation Area, and will regularly update this site as developments occur.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Day use only (sunrise to sunset), seven days per week. |
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| Fees: | No Fee Required |
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| Closest Towns: | Boggs Creek is convenient to Dahlonega and Cleveland, GA. Both towns are approximately 15 miles, or 30 minutes, from the recreation area. |
| Water: | No drinking water available |
| Information Center: | Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Blue Ridge Ranger District 2042 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928 |
General Information
Directions:
From Blairsville, GA take U.S. Hwy. 19/129 south for 20 miles to entrance on left. Entrance is indicated by a small brown/white sign located approximately 1/8 mile before the access road. From this direction, vehicles must make a hard left turn into the recreation area.
From Dahlonega, GA take Hwy. 19 north for 15 miles to entrance on right. Entrance is indicated by a small brown/white sign located approximately 1/8 mile before the access road.
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Boggs Creek is a popular trout stream. It is stocked on a regular basis. Please go to www.gofishgeorgia.com before arriving to learn everything you need to know about fishing in Georgia!
Day Hiking
If you enjoy day hiking, these trails are located within a 30 minute drive:
- Byron Herbert Reece Trail - A 3/4 mile blue-blaze connector trail leading to the Appalachian Trail. Located north along U.S. Hwy 19/129 at the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead.
- DeSoto Falls Trail - There are two waterfalls which can be easily viewed along the DeSoto Falls trails. Located along U.S. Hwy 19/129, just three miles north of Boggs Creek. Upper Falls-0.75 miles upstream, Lower Falls-0.25 miles downstream
- Nearby Vogel State Park also offers a variety of trail opportunities.
Picnicking
Day use parking is provided in designated spaces along Boggs Creek. Picnic tables are provided at scattered locations.
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.
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