Stanley Gap (Rich Mountain) (FR 338) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Stanley Gap (Rich Mountain) (FR 338) in GA

Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs

5.9 mi from Blue Ridge

2.8 mi off US 76 (straight line)

Maps 2,292 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · Then leave the forest
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 7.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Little Bald Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 7.5 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Water crossings 1.4, 1.9, 3.2 and 5.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Rich Mountain stands 1,146 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northwest.
  • Fall Branch runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite on National Forest System lands within any area of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest exceeding an aggregate of 14 days in any 30-day period is prohibited.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 45–69°F, 4.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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