Fry Ridge (FR 221) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia

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Fry Ridge (FR 221) in GA

Chattahoochee-Oconee NFs
1,440 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Habersham County, GA. The road serves Lawson Lake Dam.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Lawson Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Clarkesville, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 60–81°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?