Indian Grave Gap (FR 283) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Indian Grave Gap (FR 283) in GA
A 6.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Towns County, GA. The road serves Hanson Mountain.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
2.4 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2 and 4.2 miles in. A gate 3.8 miles in.
Blue Mountain stands 1,756 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. High Shoals Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Hiawassee, is 8.7 mi off.
September normals 57–78°F, 5.5″ 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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