Indian Grave Gap (FR 283) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access
Indian Grave Gap (FR 283) in GA
Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs
8.7 mi from Hiawassee
6.5 mi off US 76 (straight line)
Maps 2,259 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
- 2.4 of this road’s 6.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Hanson Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 6.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 0.2 and 4.2 miles along the road.
- A gate 3.8 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road between mile 0.2 and mile 2.5: 7 mapped spots.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Blue Mountain stands 1,756 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
- High Shoals Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 4.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.