Blue Ridge (FR 42) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Blue Ridge (FR 42) in GA
A 31.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fannin County, GA. The road serves Buzzard Roost.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.8 of the 31.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (31.5 miles). Climbs 3,200 ft over 31.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 26.5 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Ellijay, is 14 mi off.
September normals 54–76°F, 4.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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