Cooper Creek (FR 33) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Cooper Creek (FR 33) in GA
A 15.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Union County, GA. The road serves Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
6.7 of the 15.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 15.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 11.1 and 13.4 miles in.
West Wildcat Knob stands 687 ft above the site, 0.8 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Pretty Branch runs 0.8 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Young Harris, is 15 mi off.
September normals 55–75°F, 5.3″ 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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