Gold Mine (Willis Knob) (FR 157) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gold Mine (Willis Knob) (FR 157) in GA

Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs

9.0 mi from Highlands

6.6 mi off US 76 (straight line)

Maps 1,802 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 7.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 980 ft over 7.1 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 29%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • A gate 3.3 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Oakey Top stands 769 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southeast.

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 47–70°F, 5.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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