Woodall Shoals (FR 290) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Woodall Shoals (FR 290) in GA
A 1.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rabun County, GA. The road serves Chattooga River Information Center.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
0.7 of the 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 370 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A gate 0.1 miles in.
A river runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Rainy Ridge stands 1,516 ft above the site, 3.6 miles north. The nearest town, Clayton, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 60–81°F, 5.0″ 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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