Gurley Creek (FR 137) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia

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Gurley Creek (FR 137) in GA

Chattahoochee-Oconee NFs
2,856 ft
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A 2.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Towns County, GA. The road serves Henry Knob.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A gate at the start of the road.

Rocky Mountain stands 1,555 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. Fiat Branch runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Young Harris, is 6.5 mi off.

September normals 57–76°F, 5.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?