Deep Hole Recreation Area

Area Status: Open

Woman enjoys the peaceful view of the Toccoa River from a bench at Deep Hole Campground

Located along the banks of a big turn in the Toccoa River just north of Suches, GA. This small campground and recreation area offers camping, canoeing and fishing. This is a great place for year round water-based recreation activities.

Photos of recreation area

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day. Quiet hours 10pm - 6am.
Reservations:	Reservations are required to camp in this campground. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS). The website (www.Recreation.gov) offers convenient round the clock access to the Online Reservation Service or visitors may call NRRS at 1-877-444-6777 (toll free) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. You may reserve camp sites the same day as you arrive and as far as six (6) months in advance.
Fees:	Camping: $15 per site/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle/day Pay for you activity pass at Deep Hole Day Use with the Recreation.gov Mobile App. Log into your Recreation.gov account through the mobile app and scan the QR code at the area and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Permit Info:	Georgia fishing license and trout license
Restrictions:	Swimming prohibited in Dockery Lake 14 day stay limit. Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Closest Towns:	The nearest town is approximately 12 miles, or 30 minutes, in Dahlonega, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Water:	Drinking water is provided by faucets centrally located in the campground
Restroom:	1 Flush Facility and 1 vault facility at the day use area
Passes:	The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount for single family campsites.. Click here for detailed information on passes!
Information Center:	Please contact the Blue Ridge Ranger District office at 706-745-6928

General Information

Directions:

From Dahlonega, GA take GA Highway 60 north approximately 13 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the right. Turn right, go 1.0 mile to campground.

From Blairsville, GA take U.S. 19/129 south for 10.0 miles, turn right on GA Highway 180. Go approximately 11.0 miles. Turn left on GA Highway 60, go 4.0 miles to Forest Service Road 654 on the left. Turn left, go 1.0 mile to campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

There are no water or electric hook-ups or dump station available in the campground.

11 camping sites (10 campsites and 1 campground host site)
1 flush facility in campground and 1 vault flush facility in day use area
Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc)

Lake and Pond Fishing

In Dockery Lake designated trout waters - check State fishing regulations before fishing www.gofishgeorgia.com.

Day Hiking

Lakeshore Trail - 0.5 mile easy loop around lake.
Dockery Lake Trail - 3.5 miles leads to the Appalachian Trail in Miller Gap.

Other trails within a 30 minute drive:

The Appalachian Trail cross Hwy 60 at Woody Gap, approximately 2 miles north.
The Benton MacKaye Trail crosses Hwy. 60 in two places, approximately 12 miles north.

Picnicking

For those looking to spend the day at Dockery Lake, six lakefront picnic sites are available. These picnic sites can be accessed from the day use parking lot.