North Georgia Campgrounds

You’ll enjoy kayaking, swimming and trout fishing in nearby lakes, rivers and streams. 
A scenic excursion train is available to show you the beauty of the mountains.  Cyclists can take advantage of several bicycle trails nearby.

hookups are provided at every site.  Comfortable, well-appointed cabins are also available with hot tub, hot showers, laundry facility.

Campground amenities include showers, dump station, laundry facilities, boat launch, playground and a swimming area.

Appx 17 miles from Ellijay--From Ellijay, Northside Sq, turn right on Dalton St (GA-2). Go 17.3 miles. Turn right on Ft. Mountain Park Rd, .2 mi.

Canoeing
Mountain biking
Pedal boat rental Horseback riding  
Beach
Stables offer guided
  horseback rides and
  stall rental; Primitive Horse
  Camping:
  Reservations:
  706-422-1934

Hikers can explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall, which stands on the highest point of the mountain and was thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification or for ancient ceremonies.

15 Cottages
7 Picnic Shelters
1 Group Shelter
1 Pioneer Camp playground. 

Fort Mountain is on the top of a mountain with paved roads and is pretty close to the town of Ellijay. It is also close to some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia. 

Park guests may stay overnight in fully equipped cottages, a campground or backpacking campsites.
Reserve sites through the state parks.

I-75 North to exit 293, take Hwy 411 North to Hwy 136. Turn Right on Hwy 136 and follow to Hwy 382. Turn Left on Hwy 382 and look for signs to campground access road directly across from volunteer fire station.)

Carters Lake's sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

65 campsites,  thirty-nine have electrical and water hookups, the remaining 26 sites are tent only sites.  Facilities at Doll Mountain include: comfort stations with hot showers and coin laundry, boat ramp with dock, playground, pay phone, dump station, amphitheater, and an attendant on duty. 

Horse Adventure Trail
  Rides of Fort Mtn.;
Hiking on Emery Creek
  Trail, the Tear-
  britches Trail, Bear
  Creek Trail or
  Mountain Town
  Creek Trail;
Carter's Lake Marina &
  Resort;
Amicalola Falls State
  Park;
Near Big Canoe Golf
  Club;
Gilmer Golf & Games
  (mini golf);
Fort Mountain State
  Park;
Chattahoochee River
  National Recreation
  Area Park.

Horseback riding:
Bull Mountain Trail,
  15 miles (Year-
  round);
Iron Mountain Trail,
  4miles--Year-round;
Ladyslipper Trail, 6.2
  Miles (Year-round);
South Fork Trail, 2.6
  Miles (Year-round);
Sumac Creek Trail,
  12.5 Miles, Rating,
  Moderate;
Turner Creek Trail,7
  Miles (Year-round);
Willis Knob Trail, 2.9
  Miles (Year-round).

From Blue Ridge, take GA Hwy 515 North for 4.5 miles to intersection of GA Hwy 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 and go .5 mile to old US Hwy 76. Turn left and go east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy 60 South and travel appx 14 miles.  Deep Hold Recreation Area will be on the right.

DIRECTIONS: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton/ turn right on Highway 60 south toward Dahlonega for 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69 for 5 miles.

Hikers can enjoy the Appalachian Trail nearby.
Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is excellent and the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is nearby.

65 sites are located directly on Lake Chatuge. 45 sites are off lake, but offer lake access, water, electric and a picnic table.

2 bathhouses and paved roads, public boat ramp and picnic shelter with tables.

Group camping area by reservation only; minimal fees apply This campground has bath houses with hot showers, municipal water, trailer dump station and well maintained campsites. No electricity available at this time. Campground host resides in area. A picnic shelter with seating for 30 and a large grill is available on a first come basis or by reservation. Three picnic areas are located adjacent to the lake, a large grass-covered beach and swimming area. A unique "in-water" sliding board is available for the kids' enjoyment.

From Clarkesville, GA, travel north along GA 197 for 16 miles to Rabun Beach Recreation Area sign and turn right onto Burton Dam Road. Follow Burton Dam Road for 8.4 miles to the campground.

80 tent and trailer campsites, some with electrical and water hookups. Each site offers a picnic table, trill, lantern post and tent pads. Hot showers, drinking water and a dump station are also available.
All the areas have rest rooms close by with running water, and the main camp post has a bath house with showers and hot water.

  (Check State fishing
  regulations
  beforehand).
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
  Close to Bull
  Mountain and
  Amicalola Falls,
  Jones Creek Ridge
  Trail, Dockery Lake
  Trail.

Drinking water available.  The road to the area is paved. Restrooms have no railings but most campsites are accessible to people with disabilities. Open late March until end of October. Call to see if it is still open.

From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 4 for 6 miles. FR 4 is crooked, steep and gravel, GA.

(The first 4 miles of Cooper Creek are too narrow and shallow to canoe, and the final 4 miles flow mostly through flat, privately owned farmland. The 7-mile stretch in between, however, is as interesting a run of Class II whitewater as Georgia has to offer.) for put in directions go to:  http://www.sherpa
guides.com/georgia/
mountains/blue_ridge/
eastern/cooper_creek_
duncan_ridge.html.

Campground is located along the banks of Cooper Creek. Some sites are along Coopers Creek and some are along a hillside. Per ranger district personnel, there are about 4 sites closest to the creek that should have the best views of the creek. Open Mid March to Mid Dec.

Take US 52 from Ellijay west to Firest Service Road 18.  Continue on FS 18 to the FS 68 junction and follow FS 68 to the Campground. (some harsh dirt roads..Vehicle with high clearance is recommended.) It is also recommended to store food in your locked car or bear locker).

A beach with a roped off swimming area is available. 
Trails: Lake Conasauga Trail, Songbird Trail, Grassy Mountain Tower Trail--(Easy day hike.)
Gravel launch ramp-- boats are limited to electric motors only.

Tent pad, fire ring, grill, some have wooden picnic tables. Not electricity. The sites progress uphill away from the lake and into the woods. If you want a site on the lake, get there early. Because of its elevation, Conasauga is much cleaner than most of the lakes in the area.  Open from mid-April to October.

Located within Morganton Point Recreation Area, which overlooks Lake Blue Ridge.
From Blue Ridge, go North on US 515 for 4 miles to GA 60 and turn right. Continue along GA 60 for 2 miles to Morganton Georgia and turn right onto County Road 616. Travel 1 mile along CR 616 to the recreation area.

Public swimming area with lifeguard on duty during the summer camping season.

8 picnic sites, a pavilion and a boat launch area.  Drinking water is available. Electricity only in the bathrooms.