Dicks Creek (FR 34) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Dicks Creek (FR 34) in GA
An 8.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lumpkin County, GA. The road serves Dicks Creek Falls.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
6 of the 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4 miles in. Water crossings 4.6 and 4.8 miles in.
Miller Top stands 1,247 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Waters Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Dahlonega, is 11 mi off.
September normals 58–79°F, 5.5″ 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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