Pigpen Gap (FR 417) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pigpen Gap (FR 417) in GA

Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs

8.4 mi from Highlands

Maps 1,990 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 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Burrell Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 460 ft over 1.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Oakey Top stands 581 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.

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 46–70°F, 4.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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