Dispersed Camping in Dawson County, Georgia
Showing 19 locations in Dawson County.
Amicalola Falls State Park Campground
A well-maintained mountain campground within Amicalola Falls State Park, offering wooded sites for tents and RVs at the top of a steep ridge. The park features the tallest cascading waterfall in Georgia, several scenic hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail approach trail, a restaurant, and modern amenities including a renovated comfort station with complimentary laundry facilities.
Bull Mountain Parking Dispersed Area
Forest road corridor providing gravel pull-offs and trailhead access near the Bull Mountain trail system.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests near Dawsonville, GA
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Cochran Falls Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Cochran Falls Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Field Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed campsites located along Field Road within the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area.
Field Road Dispersed Site 1
Dispersed roadside clearing along Field Road under the trees.
Field Road Dispersed Site 2
Dirt pull-off suitable for a single rig along Field Road.
Goethe Road Dispersed
A basic roadside pull-off located along Goethe Road in a quiet, rural forest setting.
Jake Mountain Dispersed Camping
A scenic primitive camping area located in the southern part of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Known for its close proximity to extensive hiking, biking, and equestrian trail systems, this location features several spacious gravel and dirt pull-offs. The wooded sites are separated by dense trees, offering peaceful, quiet overnight stays, while routine patrols provide a secure administrative presence.
Nimblewill Branch D Spot 1
Dispersed camping roadside pullout along Nimblewill Branch D in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Nimblewill Branch D Spot 2
Basic dispersed camping pullout along the Nimblewill Branch D forest road.
Nimblewill Gap Road Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed campsites nestled along Nimblewill Gap Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These roadside spots offer easy pull-offs and quiet forested settings suitable for standard vehicles and self-contained campers.
North Gate Road Dispersed
A quiet, rural roadside pull-off situated along North Gate Road.
Orange-Blue Trail Dispersed Site
A remote dispersed camping spot located along the Orange-Blue Trail system in Dawson Forest.
Paradise Valley Resort & Club
A private clothing-optional resort and RV park located in Dawsonville.
Pink Trail Dispersed
A quiet dispersed track situated along the Pink Trail, offering basic roadside camping suitable for small, self-contained vehicles.
Rainbow Lake Drive Pull-off
A basic roadside pull-off along Rainbow Lake Drive, likely situated on private land and subject to local county parking ordinances.
Ram Road (Green Trail)
A rugged trail location along Ram Road within the Dawson Forest area, best suited for high-clearance off-road vehicles.
Springer Mountain Shelter Campsites
Located near the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, these hike-in campsites provide tent pads and a shelter for backpackers. The site features a wilderness privy and is accessible only by hiking from the Springer Mountain trailhead parking area.