Martin Branch (FR 178) in GA -- Camping Rules & Access
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
Climate averages
October normals 46–67°F, 5.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.