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

Visit Auraria • Dahlonega

Check out our North Georgia Mountain State Parks and Chattahoochee National Forest Service

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.

DeSoto Falls Campground

Activity Overview: Located in the north Georgia mountains, this area offers camping, hiking, and fishing along beautiful Frogtown Creek. Desoto Falls Recreation Area offers 24 campsites equipped with tent pads, picnic tables and grills.

Other Opportunities: Hiking along the 2-mile Desoto Falls Trail is a popular activity among visitors. The first mile of the trail is fairly easy and leads to two waterfalls. The last mile of the trail is considerably more difficult and strenuous. Fishing in Frogtown Creek with a State fishing license and trout stamp for native and stocked trout is also popular. DeSoto Falls Scenic Area is adjacent to the campground.

Lake Winfield Scott is nearby, as well as Waters Creek Recreation Area, Sosebee Cove Scenic Area and Vogel State Park.

Site Information: Loop through recreation area is paved.

Site Amenities: DeSoto Falls Recreation Area has toilets and drinking water available. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, tent pad and grill.

Requirements: Area is open from late April until late November. A fee is required for camping and day use parking. This area is open 24 hours a day for campers use.

Recommended Seasons: This area is open from late April or early May until late November

Directions: Take U.S. 129 north from Cleveland for 15 miles, or Hwy. 19 north from Dahlonega for about 18 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.

Waters Creek Campground

Activity Overview: Located along one of Georgia's trophy trout streams, the camping and picnicking area offers eight campsites with picnic tables. Campsites are equipped with charcoal grills, campfire areas, tent pads, and are alongside the creek.

Other Opportunities: Fishing for trophy-size trout is popular among visitors. Check State fishing regulations beforehand. Picnicking in campsites is also available if not occupied by campers.

Dockery Lake, Woody Gap and Lake Winfield Scott are all close by and offer numerous recreation opportunities.

The National Scenic Appalachian Trail may be accessed from Lake Winfield Scott. Closest towns are Helen to the northeast, Cleveland to the southeast, and Dahlonega to the southwest.

Site Amenities: Road to recreation area is paved. Restrooms have no railings but most campsites are accessible to people with disabilities. Each of the eight campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table and grill. Drinking water is also available at this area.

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

Directions: Take U.S. 19 north from Dahlonega for 12 miles; turn left on Forest Service road for 1 mile.

For more information
USDA Forest Service
Brasstown Ranger District
706-745-6928