Smith Creek (FR 242) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Smith Creek (FR 242) in GA
A 2.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in White County, GA. The road serves Waterfall view.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 2.3 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 520 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. A gate 0.5 miles in.
Crumbly Knob stands 1,359 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. Unicoi Lake lies 0.3 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Cleveland, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 58–79°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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