RV, Campsites and Camping information for Fannin County in the North Georgia Mountains

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Cooper Creek Campground

Activity Overview: Located along the banks of Cooper Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are 17 camp sites with picnic tables, tent pads and grills. Four of the sites are waterfront.

Other Opportunities: Hikers can enjoy the Yellow Mountain Trail, which follows an old logging road for 3.6 miles through forests of hemlock, pine and hardwood. Other hiking trails that start at this recreation area include the 2.4-mile Mill Shoals Trail, and the Cooper Creek Trail, which is a 0.4-mile connecting trail.

Fishing in Cooper Creek and in Mulky Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Cooper Creek Scenic Area joins the recreation area and features 1,240 acres with hiking trails and fishing more tributaries of Cooper Creek.

Site Information: Good, hard surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 4; this road is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts.

Site Amenities: Restrooms have railings to assist people with disabilities; path to restrooms is not paved and there is a hill and a step to enter. People who have a disability may need assistance to get into the restrooms. Drinking water is available at this site.

Requirements:This is a designated fee area. A fee is required. The area is open from late March until the end of October.

Directions: 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.

Deep Hole Campground

Activity Overview: Located along the banks of the Toccoa River, this recreation area offers camping, boating and fishing. The campsites are equipped with tent pads and picnic tables. Eight campsites are available.

Other Opportunities: The canoe launch at this site makes river access very easy. Floating down the Toccoa River is very popular among visitors. Fishing for rock and small mouth bass, rainbow and brown trout is popular among anglers.

Cooper Creek Scenic Area is nearby, as well as Cooper Creek and Mulky Campgrounds.

Site Information: Loop through the recreation area is gravel.

Site Amenities: Deep Hole Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill. Restrooms and some campsites are accessible to people with disabilities; path to canoe launch and fishing deck is also accessible.

Requirements: Area is open all year and is open 24 hours a day for campers. A fee is required. 

Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 16 miles.

Dockery Lake Campground

Activity Overview: Overlooking Dockery Lake and nestled deep off the side of a mountain, this recreation area offers camping, hiking, picnicking and fishing. The area offers 11 campsites with tables and tent pads.

Other Opportunities: Hikers can enjoy the 3.4-mile Dockery Lake Trail, which provides access to the Appalachian Trail. Fishing in Dockery Lake is popular also. Check State fishing regulations before fishing. The picnic area offers six picnic tables.

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers similar recreation opportunities and is located to the south of Dockery Lake.

Dockery Gap Scenic Overlook offers another spectacular view of north Georgia, and Woody Gap offers a breathtaking view as well. The Appalachian Trail also can be accessed at Woody Gap.

Site Information: Loop through recreation area is gravel.

Site Amenities: Each campsite is equipped with tent pad and picnic table. Restrooms and drinking water are also available.

Requirements: Area opens mid-April and closes late October; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. daily. A fee is required.

Directions:Take Georgia 60 north from Dahlonega for 12 miles, turn right (east) on Forest Service Road 654 for 1 mile.

Frank Goss Campground

Activity Overview: Located along the banks of Rock Creek and far from civilization, this area offers camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are nine campsites with picnic tables, tent pads and grills.

Other Opportunities: Hikers can enjoy the Appalachian Trail nearby and it can be accessed easily from Forest Service Road 69. Another beautiful hike is along the Benton MacKaye Trail to the north of Frank Gross; this trail crosses the Toccoa River on a suspension bridge that is 260 feet long.

Fishing in Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is popular. Deep Hole Recreation Area is nearby and offers similar activities. The Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is located on Rock Creek also.

Site Information: Good, hard-surface roads until you reach Forest Service Road 69; this is a gravel road and is crooked and steep in parts

Site Amenities: Restrooms have railings but are small; path to restrooms is paved. Drinking water is available at this site.

Requirements: This is a designated fee area. A fee is required. Area is open from late March until the end of October.

Directions: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy. 60 south for 15 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69 for 5 miles.

Lake Blue Ridge Campground

Activity Overview: Surrounded by Fannin County in the North Georgia Mountains, Lake Blue Ridge offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, skiing and fishing. This area offers 58 campsites equipped with grills, picnic tables and tent pads.

Other Opportunities: Picnickers can enjoy four tables with a beautiful lakefront view. Hikers can enjoy a 0.6-mile loop trail that follows the shoreline of Lake Blue Ridge and offers a beautiful view of the lake. The 3,290-acre lake is home to bass, bream, catfish, perch and crappie, which make the area popular with anglers. Check State fishing regulations before fishing.

Site Information: Loop through the recreation area is paved.

Site Amenities: Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad and picnic table. Restrooms and drinking water are also available.

Requirements: Area opens mid-April and closes late October; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. daily. This is a designated fee area. A fee is required.

Directions: From Blue Ridge, take old U.S. 76 east for 1.5 miles to Dry Branch Road. Turn right, go 3 miles to entrance sign.

Morganton Point Campground

Activity Overview: Overlooking beautiful Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County in the North Georgia Mountains, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and hiking. This area offers 37 campsites, and picnickers have 13 picnic tables and a shelter to enjoy.

Other Opportunities: A paved boat launch has two ramps and is located near the campground. Hikers can enjoy a scenic trail that parallels the lake shore. Fishing and swimming in the clear 3,290-acre lake is popular also. Blue Ridge and Morganton are interesting towns to visit. The Appalachian Trail and the Benton Mackaye Trail pass through Fannin County. Trout fishing and whitewater rafting are also popular there.

Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area offers 55 campsites and is relatively close.

Site Amenities: Loop through the recreation area is paved. Area has a few campsites that are accessible to people with disabilities, and has one accessible restroom. Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad, grill and picnic table. Drinking water is available.

Requirements: Area is open from mid-April until mid-September. Day-use only except for camping; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Campsites are first come, first serve. A fee is required. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in picnic area, swim area, parking lots, shelter, or along shoreline.

Directions: Take U.S. 515 south from Blue Ridge for 4 miles to GA 60; turn right (southwest) and go 3 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on County Road 616 for 1 mile.

For more information
USDA Forest Service
Toccoa Ranger District
706-632-3031