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Tent camping in Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
Posted on 7/23/17 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 7/23/17 at 11:22 pm
I'm planning on camping here this October. Currently looking at Cooper Creek Campground. Anyone camped here, or somewhere else in the forest? I'm planning on a Friday through Sunday trip. How early do I need to get here to grab a campsite?
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Posted on 7/24/17 at 9:19 am to meeple
Check deer season dates. Ga starts gun early.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 9:20 am to meeple
Are you looking for a pad like that or do you just want to car camp in the woods?
Lots of spots on the forest service roads in that area that are a little more secluded
Lots of spots on the forest service roads in that area that are a little more secluded
Posted on 7/24/17 at 9:23 am to meeple
All I know is that it gets hotter than a Hoochie's coochie down there.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 9:26 am to Clyde Tipton
it will be cool in october. Hiked 9 miles right by there yesterday and it wasnt that bad under the trees, October will be even better
Posted on 7/24/17 at 12:07 pm to NYCAuburn
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Are you looking for a pad like that or do you just want to car camp in the woods?
Both are options at this point. The others in our group have expressed the desire for a toilet and running water though.
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Lots of spots on the forest service roads in that area that are a little more secluded
Any secluded places in particular that you can recommend?
Posted on 7/24/17 at 12:30 pm to meeple
You could always look at backpacking a section on the Appalachian trail. Hike in a few miles set up camp and hike back out to the car. However, there will be no running water or toilets.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 12:38 pm to meeple
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Both are options at this point. The others in our group have expressed the desire for a toilet and running water though.
I cant help you with the spots like mentioned in the OP, but there are some private sites around and on some kayak/tube rental spots that might be more fun.
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Any secluded places in particular that you can recommend?
For sure, check out the three forks area, it has a nice river along the road and its seems to be cooler around there in the heat.
But really any of the forest service roads, you can drive until you find a spot that looks nice. Lots of camp spots.
how many people are you bringing? if you need a bigger spot I can point out a few bigger clearings. But most can fit 1-2 cars easily.
pretty much most of those roads you see on the map from your site to suches to amicalola are all gravel roads with camp sites along them.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 12:41 pm to sloopy
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You could always look at backpacking a section on the Appalachian trail. Hike in a few miles set up camp and hike back out to the car. However, there will be no running water or toilets.
several spots on the AT and BMT where you can hike a short distance to camp sites or shelters as well, from parking along roads. Shelters usually have privies
This post was edited on 7/24/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 7/24/17 at 1:37 pm to NYCAuburn
You will be pretty close to Toccoa, go check out the airborne museum there. You can go run Currahee too.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 1:47 pm to meeple
Look at Cloudland Canyon. Better view for fall colors. They have walkin areas away from car campers
Posted on 7/24/17 at 1:51 pm to NYCAuburn
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how many people are you bringing? if you need a bigger spot I can point out a few bigger clearings. But most can fit 1-2 cars easily.
Definitely 2 cars. We'll have two big 8-10 person tents with 7 kids between the two families.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 2:22 pm to meeple
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7 kids between the two families
What were you planing on doing and how were you going to entertain the kids for the weekend?
Posted on 7/24/17 at 2:30 pm to NYCAuburn
Hiking, mostly
Posted on 7/24/17 at 2:31 pm to ptra
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Look at Cloudland Canyon. Better view for fall colors. They have walkin areas away from car campers
Cool I'll check it out thanks
Posted on 7/24/17 at 2:33 pm to sloopy
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You could always look at backpacking a section on the Appalachian trail. Hike in a few miles set up camp and hike back out to the car. However, there will be no running water or toilets.
Would definitely do if it were just my wife and I, and maybe our oldest child. Will not be able to swing something like that this trip though.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 2:45 pm to meeple
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Hiking, mostly
I'd look around three forks area. Its on the AT, you have a few water sources nearby. A small falls area, easier grade on hiking, and there is a shelter(about 1.5 miles in) if the kids want to hike in and out for the day(it gives you a goal to hike to)
its also on a fairly graded road, so easy to get into. You wont have to worry about anyone else within a 1/4 mile or so, depending on where you set up.
Again, this is all if you want to stay just in that area.
Couple towns(Ellijay and dalhonega) nearby if you arent stinking, to get some food as well
Tubing and kayaking are real big in the area as well
Posted on 7/24/17 at 3:50 pm to NYCAuburn
This. Did that earlier this year and it was easy and scenic. Pretty cool little shelter too, although it might be full with the southbounders.
Posted on 7/24/17 at 4:15 pm to meeple
yes, stover to the south is closer. There is going to be a few camp sites and parking right there. Falls at a short hike to the north east as well as several camp sites, but you would have to carry in a few hundred yards.
All up and down that road are more sites along the road, as well as all the other roads in the area
All up and down that road are more sites along the road, as well as all the other roads in the area
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