Turkey Creek (FR 212) in GA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Georgia
Turkey Creek (FR 212) in GA
A 7.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Whitfield County, GA. The road serves Chestnut Mountain.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.2 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Chestnut Mountain stands 978 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Resaca, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 62–83°F, 4.3″ 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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