Davenport MTN (FR 143) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access
Davenport MTN (FR 143) in GA
Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs
13 mi from Blue Ridge
Maps 1,824 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 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Davenport Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Hitchcock Branch runs 0.1 mi off.
- Davenport Mountain stands 555 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles northeast.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.