Gurley Creek (FR 137) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access
Gurley Creek (FR 137) in GA
Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs
6.5 mi from Young Harris
5.7 mi off US 76 (straight line)
Maps 2,856 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 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near Henry Knob.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 31%.
- A gate at the start of the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rocky Mountain stands 1,555 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles northwest.
- Fiat Branch runs 1.0 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–67°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.