Martin Branch (FR 178) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Martin Branch (FR 178) in GA

Road corridorChattahoochee-Oconee NFs

12 mi from Cleveland

Maps 2,380 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
  • 2.7 of this road’s 5.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.7 miles of it gravel.
  • Near Little Crumbly Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 260 ft over 5.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 37%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Gates 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road between mile 1.2 and mile 1.8: 2 mapped spots.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Rocky Mountain stands 1,629 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite on National Forest System lands within any area of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest exceeding an aggregate of 14 days in any 30-day period is prohibited.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 46–67°F, 5.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.