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Where to Go Camping Guide 2018, Waguli Lodge 318, Northwest Georgia Council #100
2018 Edition
Where to Go Camping Guide Presented By:
Order of the Arrow Waguli Lodge 318
Northwest Georgia Council # 100 Available for download on Waguli.com
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Preface
Dear Scouters,
I am proud to announce on behalf of the entire Waguli Lodge leadership that Waguli is striving to ensure every scout within the Northwest Georgia Council lives a life as a valiant camper, and in accordance with this primary foundation of scouting, we are delighted to present the 2018 edition of the Where to Go Camping Guide. This invaluable tool was inspired from Waguli’s high desire to serve troops and prepare scouts, and our orders obligation to promote and support camping for the scouting community. Furthermore, Waguli lodge aspires that this will be an adequate resource for the units throughout the Northwest Georgia Council to plan scouting events that will last a lifetime.
First and foremost, thank you for taking advantage of this vital resource, and leading your unit to new adventures. In order to ensure that units utilize the best camping locations, The Where to go Camping guide list fully vetted, safe, fun, and practical camping locations. This guide serves to equip youth and adult leadership to make an informed decision for their camping destinations and by doing so we hope to assist in making unforgettable scouting experiences. This Document is a dynamic document and will be added to as more information becomes available. By highlighting campgrounds throughout the Northwest Georgia council and areas circumventing its boundaries, there is a highly diverse range of quality campsite locations to ensure the best camping experience for every scout. In addition, there is wide variety of camping locations suitable for every scouting adventure including both short and long term camping activities such as, hiking, canoeing, cycling, horseback riding, boating and many others. All of these resources are meant to be flexible, and enable the best quality event planning as you and your units see fit. Robby Connor 2018 Lodge Chief Waguli Lodge 318 NWGA Council [email protected]
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Table of Contents Camp Sidney Dew Page 3
Information on Camp Usage
Reservations Information
Address to Camp
Contact Information for Summer Camp Program
Directions to Camp Sidney Dew Page 4
Camp Westin Page 5
Salacoa Creek Park Page 6
Park Information
Facilities, Things to Do and Fees Page 7
Salacoa Creek Park Map Page 8
Rocky Mountain Recreation & Public Fishing Area Page 9-11
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park Page 12-13
Red Top Mountain State Park Page 14-15
Fort Mountain State Park Page 16-17
Cloudland Canyon State Park Page 18-20
Lock & Dam Park, Coosa River Campground Page 21-22
Lake Conasauga Page 23-24
Cheerfully complied by members of Waguli Lodge 318 , NWGA Council under supervision of 2018 Vice Chief Jacob McAdams
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Camp Sidney Dew
Summer Camp Contacts
Anthony Hall, Camp Director Doug Hamil, Program Director [email protected] [email protected]
Kelly Meacham, Business Manager Bill Pompie, Camp Ranger [email protected] [email protected]
Usage Information:
$0.00 for in-council Scout Groups
15 Campsite (10 Tent Sites and 5 Lean-To Sites)
Water: available
Restrooms: Available
Group Camping: Yes
Online Reservations: Yes
Camp Sidney Dew has a lot to Offer for Year Round Camp
The camp has a number of Hiking Trails on the Camp for Units to Use.
There are 2 Lakes for Fishing (Catch and Release)
When making Reservations you can ask about all the other opportunities your Unit can get access to at the Camp from Canoeing, Swimming, Rifle Shooting all the way to Project C.O.P.E
Reservation for Camp Usage:
Call or Email the Camp Ranger to check scheduling Unit Usage dates and Campsite Wanted to Stay in.
3624 Everett Springs Rd. Armuchee, GA 30105 Phone: 706-234-2393 Camp Ranger: Bill Pompie [email protected]
NWGA Council office
100 E. 2nd Ave. Suite 20 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706-235-5545 Fax: 706-290-1765 Website: http://www.campsidneydew.org
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Located in the northwest corner of Georgia and approximately 20 miles north of Rome, Camp Sidney Dew offers the natural beauty of the Appalachian foothills. Founded in the late 1930’s, the camp is a unique blend of old and new, with several of the early structures still in use and many new structures in place or soon to be built. Located in the “pocket area” between John’s Mountain and Horn Mountain, the camp’s 650+ acres are bordered on the north by the Chattahoochee National Forest and on the south by John’s Creek. The camp’s rolling terrain offers an abundance of deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife, including a trout stream open annually to fishing from March 1st through October 31st. Several points of interest are within a couple hours’ drive from camp. Visiting units can explore the Etowah Indian Mounds, Chickamauga Battlefield, New Echota Historic Site, museums and historic sites of Rome, Atlanta, and more. In short, Camp Sidney Dew is the crown jewel of the council which, though small, is committed to offering the best possible program for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.
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Camp Westin
Camp Westin, comprised of approximately 55 acres on Lake Allatoona in Bartow County, is our council’s short-term primitive camping facility. It has running water, a program shelter and primitive latrines.
To reserve Camp Westin for a weekend event or campout, units will need to check out keys at one of our council locations ($25 deposit) and fill out a Camp Usage Request Form. The keys must be returned within three business days to have their deposit refunded. Non-NWGA units can reserve Camp Westin for our out-of-council rate of $2 per person per night.
$0.00 for in-council Scout Groups Water: Available Restrooms: Available Group Camping: Yes
CAMP WESTIN RESERVATION REQUEST PROCEDURES (revised May 29, 2012):
1. All Camp Westin reservation requests will continue to be handled at the Rome Office, by either Angie or Linda.
2. Requests should be submitted on the attached Camp Westin usage form after being completed and signed by the requestee. Reservation requests submitted by any other method (phone, email, etc. that do not include this form) will be considered tentative until this completed, signed form is received by our office and the reservation is confirmed.
3. Once the completed, signed reservation request is received by our office, Angie or Linda will sign and stamp, indicating confirmation of the reservation. A copy of the signed confirmation will then be forwarded to the requestee via email, fax or regular mail, depending on best method, and cc’d to Rob Stone, Field Director and Candler Ginn, VP-Properties.
4. Those who have been approved to use Camp Westin via this procedure should keep a copy of the reservation confirmation on their person while at the facility. Any group or individual on the property without such written confirmation is to be considered as unauthorized to be there and will be asked to leave the property immediately. Failure to do so will result in the Bartow Co. Sheriff’s office being contacted for assistance.
Reservation Form: http://www.nwgabsa.org/document/camp-westin-usage/172706
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Salacoa Creek Park
Salacoa Creek Park is a 364 acre recreational area consisting of 32 RV sites, 25 primitive camping sites, restrooms, 126 acre lake, swimming and beach area, 2 playgrounds, picnic pavilion, boat launch area, and a 1.5 mile nature trail.
Driving Directions: I-75 Exit 315, go east on SR 156 (Redbud Road) 10 miles
Contact Information: Roger Peace, Park Caretaker 388 Park Drive Ranger, GA 30734 Park Office: 706-629-3490 Park Caretaker: 770-773-0404 Season: Park is open from Aril 1 to November 1
Online Reservations: Yes
http://gordoncounty.org/departments/salacoa-creek-park/
Cost: For Approved Scout Units there is No Cost ($0.00)
Water: Unavailable
Restrooms: Available
Group Camping: Yes
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Salacoa Creek Park Facilities and Things to Do:
• 32 RV sites with 30 amp electric hook-ups, water, fire ring, picnic table, deck, and dump station.
• 25 primitive camping sites with restrooms and shower facilities. • 1 picnic pavilion for 75-100 people with electric and water. • Swimming beach (lifeguards on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day). • Boat launch area and john boat rentals (electric motors only). • Fishing. • 1.5 mile nature trail. • 2 playgrounds.
Fees:
• Swimming: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 12pm-7p.m. Swimming Fees: $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and 5 & under free
• Fishing: Season Dates are the first weekend in April to the first weekend in November. Electric Motors Only. The speed rule for the lake is 10 mph. $3.00 per person per day. (Ages 10 & under FREE/Ages 60 & over are FREE)
Please note – there are no tent pads available. However, tent users are welcome to use the RV sites pads which have power and water hook-ups.
• Boat Rental: $10.00 per 5 hrs. • Picnic Pavilion: BY RESERVATION – 4 hours- $25.00 / 8 hours $50.00. The Pavilion
can accommodate about 100 people and include a grill, and picnic tables. No lights or electricity is available.
• RV Camping: Seasonal Dates are the first weekend in April to the first weekend in November. Contact the Park caretaker for reservations of RV sites. There is no minimum allowed time on RV sites. Maximum stay of 14 days.
• RV Camping Fees: $18.00 per night per RV site. Each site includes water, electricity, picnic table, fire pit, and deck.
• Tent camping: $11.00 per night per site. • Free Activities: 1 mile nature trail & playground
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Rocky Mountain Recreation & Public Fishing Area Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, red ear sunfish, crappie, and walleye. Heath Lake is open the 1st - 10th of each month and there is now a slot limit on largemouth bass. All largemouths bass 14" - 20" must be released immediately. There is still a creel limit of 5 fish, only one of which can be over 20".
It is illegal to possess alcoholic beverages anywhere on the area. No one may rappel, rock climb or hang glide.
This PFA has archery hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Waterfowl hunting is allowed on Antioch Lake and Heath Lake and hunters may use firearms. Please check the Hunting Regulations for more information.
CONTACT US
Web Site: http://georgiawildlife.com/rocky-mountain-pfa
Main Office (706) 802-5087
Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Boat Registration 1-800-366-2661
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FEES & PASSES
Daily Parking Pass: $5
Annual Parking Pass: $30
Fishing License required to fish on PFA
HOURS
Open 7 days a week from Sunrise to Sunset
ADDRESS
4054 Big Texas Valley Rd. NW
Rome, GA 30165
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES
• Rocky Mountain Archery Range • Beach • Bike Trails • Boat Ramps • Campsites - RV, tent, group primitive sites (reservations only) • Canoe Access • Docks • Fishing Jetties • Hiking Trails • Lake • Nature Trails • Picnic Shelters (reservations only) • Restrooms
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ACTIVITIES
• Archery • Biking • Boating • Camping • Canoeing • Fishing • Hiking • Hunting • Swimming • Wildlife Watching
Managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
• In Partnership with Oglethorpe Power Corporation • ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECREATION AND PUBLIC FISHING AREA is located in northern Floyd
County, near Rome, Georgia, on 5,000 acres owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. • The area includes two recreation lakes totaling 559 acres. • DAILY FEES • Mandatory Parking Permit $5.00 (REQUIRED FOR ALLPARKED VEHICLES) • RV Camp Sites (2 thru 37) $25/50.00 • Walk-in Campsites (A thru I) $12.00 • Group Camping $50.00 • LOCATION: First public access road to the right off Wildwood Cove Drive. • PARKING: Parking permit required on all Vehicles including cars, trucks, & RV’s of
registered campers & their guest. Registered campers are required to purchase only one permit per vehicle per visit regardless of the number of consecutive days (up to 14 days) visited.
• RV/TENT/TRAILER SITES: 36 developed sites (2 thru 37) with grill, picnic table, 50 amp electrical hookup, and water hookup. Sites 8 and 37 are double sites.
• WALK -IN TENT SITES: 9 wooded sites (A thru I) with picnic table, tent pad, and grill. • *Site 1 is reserved for a volunteer campground host, but a host may not always be on
duty. • CAMPSITE OCCUPANCY: Limited to 14 consecutive days.
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James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park
http://georgiawildlife.com/JamesHFloyd
Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, this quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of Lake Loop trails and relax in swings while watching for the many bluebirds that live in the park. The trailhead to the scenic 60-mile Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike away.
Children especially enjoy the playground, feeding ducks from the lake’s boardwalk and renting pedal boats. A small campground and four cottages are nestled on tree-covered hillsides. This park was named for Rep. James H. “Sloppy” Floyd who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1953 until 1974.
Hour Fees & Passes
Park Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. $5 Parking
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone Numbers
Park: 706-857-0826
Reservations: 800-864-7275
Address
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road Summerville, GA 30747 Chattooga County
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Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
• 561 Acres • 2 Lakes • 4 Cottages • 25 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — site-specific • 4 Picnic Shelters • 1 Pioneer Campground — call park to reserve • Boardwalk • 2 Boat Ramps • Fishing Pier — ADA accessible • 2 Playgrounds • CAMPING – There are 25 tent and trailer sites with water and electrical
hook-ups, picnic tables, grills and fire rings. • The shaded sites are within walking distance of both lakes. • Pull-through sites accommodate large trailers. There is a sanitary disposal
station, a comfort station with hot showers, flush toilets and laundry machines, and a children’s playground within the camping area.
• PIONEER CAMPING – A primitive tent camping area offering water and pit privies is available by reservation to organized groups.
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Red Top Mountain State Park
"At Red Top Mountain State Park you can connect with the natural beauty of Lake Allatoona and explore the iron mining tradition & history of the Etowah Valley."
This popular park on Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, water skiing and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. A sand swimming beach is nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees, providing a great place to cool off during summer. Picnic shelters and group shelters may be rented for meetings, parties, reunions and other celebrations. Guests often stay overnight in rental cottages, a spacious campground, or the park’s lakeside yurt.
While best known for the 12,000 acre lake, Red Top Mountain is also a hiker’s haven. More than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park, providing opportunities for exercise and nature photography. A short, paved trail behind the park office is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, welcoming guests to explore a reconstructed 1860s homestead. The gravel-topped 4 mile Iron Hill Trail is open to both hikers and bikers, offering pretty views of the lake’s shoreline.
Named for the soil’s rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain was once an important mining area. Iron pour programs are occasionally held near the Vaughn Cabin behind the park office. The park also maintains Allatoona Pass Battlefield, a historically significant battlefield due to the well-preserved trenches and earthworks.
Hours Park Hours: 7 a.m.–Dark
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fees & Passes $5 Parking
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Phone Numbers
Park: 770-975-0055 Visitor Center: 770-975-4226 Reservations: 800-864-7275
http://georgiawildlife.com/RedTopMountain
Address
50 Lodge Road SE Acworth, GA 30102 Bartow County
Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
• 1,776 Acres • 12,000 Acre Lake Allatoona • 18 Cottages • 36 Tent, Trailer & RV Campites • 52 Walk-In Campsites • 1 Yurt • 1 Pioneer Campground • 7 Picnic Shelters • 2 Group Shelters (seats 150 & 200) • Sand Beach • Marina • 2 Boat Ramps • 2 Boat Docks • Tennis Courts • 3 Playgrounds
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Fort Mountain State Park
http://georgiawildlife.com/FortMountain
"Mystery shrouds the ancient stone wall of Fort Mountain State Park, located near the Cohutta Wilderness, offering you a look back in time to the previous inhabitants, as you discover 60 miles of
recreational trails and majestic overlooks."
A scenic drive on Highway 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
During summer, visitors can cool off on a lakeside beach. Park guests may stay overnight in fully equipped cottages, a campground or backpacking campsites.
Hours Fees & Passes
Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. $5 Parking Annual passes available.
Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone Numbers
Park 706-422-1932 Reservations 800-864-7275
Address
181 Fort Mountain Park Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Murray County
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Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
• 3,712 Acres • 17 Acre Lake • 15 Cottages • 62 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — some seasonal • 4 Walk-In Campsites • 6 Platform Campsites • 1 Group Shelter (seats 80) — seasonal • 3 Pioneer Campsites • 4 Backcountry Campsites • 6 Picnic Shelters • Sand Beach — seasonal • CCC Stone Fire Tower — open house every Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 p.m. (weather
permitting) • Gift Shop • Playground
Things To Do & See
• Biking — 27 miles of trails • Educational Programs • First Time Camper Program • Fishing • Geocaching • Hiking — 25+ miles of trails • Horseback Riding — 25+ miles of trails, stables • Miniature Golf (fee) — seasonal • Paddling • Swimming • Weddings — park approval required • Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Aquacycle & Pedal Boat Rental — seasonal
Nearby Attractions
• Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge • Blue Ridge Mountains • Chief Vann House State Historic Site • Chieftains Trail • Cohutta Wilderness Area • Resaca Battlefield • Southern Highroads Trail
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
"Rediscover nature‘s role through the ages by exploring Cloudland Canyon State Park’s water-carved canyons and caves surrounded by the breathtaking views and rugged geology of the Cumberland
Plateau."
Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state. Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense woodland and abundant wildlife, the park offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hiking and mountain biking trails abound. The most popular hiking paths include the short Overlook Trail, strenuous Waterfalls Trail and moderate West Rim Loop Trail. Mountain biking is available at the newly developed Five Points Recreation Area and along the Cloudland Connector Trail. The park also includes an 18-hole disc golf course, wild caves available for touring during select months of the year, a fishing pond, trails for horseback riding, picnicking grounds and numerous interpretive programs, especially on weekends.
Guests seeking an overnight experience can choose from fully-equipped and comfortable cottages, quirky yurts or several different types of camping and backpacking options. Come enjoy the great outdoors at Cloudland Canyon State Park.
G3 Adventures is a local guide service that offers hikes and family friendly cave tours. The park’s caving trips are perfect for groups and adventure seekers who want to get muddy, wet and experience a wild cave. Different tours are offered throughout the year. Reservations are required through G3Adventures.com.
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Hours
Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Interpretive Center Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Open weekdays seasonally as staffing allows & visitation dictates
Fees & Passes
$5 Parking Annual passes available.
Phone Numbers
Park: 706-657-4050 Reservations: 800-864-7275
Address
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road Rising Fawn, GA 30738 Walker County
http://georgiawildlife.com/CloudlandCanyon
Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
• 3,488 Acres • 16 Cottages • 10 Yurts • 62 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites • 28 Walk-In Campsites • 10 Backcountry Campsites • 4 Pioneer Campsites • 1 Group Shelter (seats 175) • 1 Group Lodge (sleeps 40) • Gift Shop/Camper Store • Playground
Things To Do & See
• Biking — 30 miles of trails • Caving — experienced wild cavers only, caves open April, June–July &
September–October, permits & reservations required • Disc Golf ($4/person/round) — annual pass available • Fishing • Geocaching
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• Hiking — 30 miles of trails • Horseback Riding — 16 miles of trails • Wild Cave Tours & Guided Hikes with G3 Adventures • Bike Rentals ($35 half-day/$55 entire day)
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Lock & Dam Park, Coosa River Campground
181 Lock-Dam Road Web Site: Coosa River Campground at Lock & Dam Park Rome, GA 30161 E Mail: [email protected] 706-291-0766 OPEN: All Year
Northwest Georgia....8 miles from Rome
On the Coosa River Floyd County Off US 27 South
SITES: 7 W/E/S, 24 W/E
PULL THRUS: 6 at up to 45 Ft BACK-INS: 25 at up to 45 Ft SLIDE OUTS: Yes, Both Sides ELECTRIC: 30, 50 Amp
DESCRIPTION: Located 8 miles from downtown Rome, Coosa River Campground at Lock & Dam Park is on the Coosa River...a 73 acre park, located off Blacks Bluff Road is on the National Registry of Historical Landmarks and offers some of the best crappie and stripper fishing in North GA. A Nature Center, river fishing and boat access ramp is located at the facility.. An outdoor stage and pavilion is available for large groups of up to 300 people. There is an additional cost for the pavilion. Call for details. Restaurants and shopping are available in Rome.
AMENITIES: Coosa River, Boating, Fishing, Boat Launch, Tackle, Bait, Picnic Shelters, Large Picnic Shelter, Handicap Facilities, Trading Post Store (Convenience Fishing and Camping Supply Store), Pavilion, Restrooms and Showers, Laundry, City Water, Modem Hookup, Dump Station, Firewood, Ice, Scenic Sites, Picnic Tables at Sites, Playground, Horseshoes, Rec Field, Volleyball Court, Nature Trail, Observation Lookout, Primitive Camping Area With Shelters, fire rings, and Restroom Facilities.
DIRECTIONS: From Junction US 411 and US 27 South, go South 3.4 miles on US 27 South to Walker Mountain Road to Blacks Bluff Road. Go 4.8 miles to Lock and Dam Road and park entrance.
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RENTAL UNITS: None MONTHLY/LONG TERM SITES: Call For Details
Recreation USA Members will pay $15.00 a night with a maximum of 3 nights per visit, limited to 3 visits per year. Discount not valid on holiday weekends.
Coosa River Campground Camping reservations, operating hours and program information: (706) 234-5001 or email [email protected]
Al Davis, Park Manager
This local 73-acre park, located off Blacks Bluff Road is on the National Registry of Historical Landmarks. The park offers visitors 33 scenic RV ready campsites with picnic shelters, a large picnic shelter (300-person capacity) for large rental groups, the Coosa River Trading Post (a convenience fishing and camping supply store), an exhibition center, river fishing and boat access ramp. Other amenities include: horseshoe pits, various picnic shelters, playground, restrooms, shower and laundry facility, nature trails, an observation overlook, and volleyball court. The park also has a primitive group and tent camping area, with shelters, fire rings and restroom facilities.
Lock and Dam Park Features
• Administrative Offices • Exhibition Center • Camping: RV / Tent / Group • Fishing/Boating Ramps • Horseshoes / Shuffleboard • Lake / Pool / River / Creek • Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelter • Playground • Recreation Center Building • Restrooms • Trails: Natural / Paved • Volleyball Courts • Rental Opportunities
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Lake Conasauge
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10461
This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime temperatures. Whether hiking to the Songbird Management area or to Grassy Mountain tower, fishing, or swimming, you will revel in this area rich in plants, birds and wildlife. Note: cell service is limited due to remoteness.
Lake Conasauga main camping loop and picnic area are closed for the season. Overflow camping and the boat ramp is available until December 31. The route to Lake Conasauga from Eton, GA via Old CCC Camp Road is closed for approximately one month while the road contractor completes further repairs to the landslide areas. After that, the road will close intermittently for several weeks to allow the contractor to complete the work. The routes from Crandall or Georgia Highway 52 are open. More information and a map showing area road closures.
Reservations are not accepted. Occupancy of sites is on a first come, first served basis.
$10 a night per site.
Season: Mid-April - October 31 (unless water system forces early closure)
Campsites are for 1 family or 5 adults. Site must be occupied first night of stay. Maximum two vehicles per campsite. 14 day limit. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Boats with electric motors only. Only street-legal vehicles may be driven in the campground. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Alcohol is prohibited in the entire Lake Conasauga Recreation Area.
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The nearest towns are Chatsworth, GA, approximately 24 miles to the southwest, and Ellijay, GA, roughly 22 miles to the southeast. Chatsworth and Ellijay both offer numerous restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations.
Drinking water available at hydrants located throughout the campground.
Flush toilets centrally located.
Please contact the Conasauga Ranger District office at 706-695-6736.
Directions:
From Chatsworth, GA, take U.S. Highway 411 north 3 miles to Eton, GA. Turn right onto Old CCC Camp Road. After about 5 miles the pavement ends and travel continues on a dirt and gravel road (Forest Service Road 18). Continue for about 4 miles to a fork in the road; take the left fork, FSR 68. Continue on FSR 68 for about 6 miles to a T-intersection at Potato Patch Mountain. Turn left to continue on FSR 68 for another 4-5 miles to the entrance of the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area.
From Ellijay: from the town circle, take GA Highway 52 west for 5 miles to a right turn on Gates Chapel Road. Travel on Gates Chapel, which becomes dirt and gravel after about 7 miles (FSR 90) to a stop sign. Turn right onto FSR 68 and continue to the T-intersection at Potato Patch Mountain. Turn left to remain on FSR 68 for 4-5 miles to the entrance of the Lake Conasauga Recreation Area.
