Dispersed Camping in Lumpkin County, Georgia
Showing 21 locations in Lumpkin County.
Blue Ridge Road / Coopers Gap Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 42 (Blue Ridge Road / Coopers Gap Road) in the Chattahoochee National Forest. This area offers numerous pull-offs and dirt spurs, including sites near Grassy Gap and Gooch Gap where the Appalachian Trail crosses the road. While the road is mostly accessible to passenger vehicles and smaller RVs, campsite leveling can be challenging, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker season in the spring brings high foot traffic to the trailhead areas.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests near Dahlonega, GA
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Chestatee Overlook Dispersed
Chestatee Overlook offers scenic mountain vistas and primitive roadside dispersed camping along the forest road corridor in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Dahlonega, Georgia.
Coopers Gap Dispersed
A scenic high-ridge camping corridor along Coopers Gap Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, located near the Appalachian Trail.
Dockery Lake Recreation Area
A peaceful Forest Service recreation area featuring a scenic lake, hiking trails, and developed campsites nestled in the mountains.
East Cane Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest campsites located along East Cane Creek Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
East Jones Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along East Jones Creek Road, situated near the scenic Bull Mountain area within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Gaddistown Road Dispersed
A collection of quiet forest pull-offs and small clearings situated along Gaddistown Road and Mauldin Creek Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These sites provide a wilderness feel with scenic mountain surroundings on the approach to Springer Mountain. Sites are generally small, dirt pull-offs right off the main track, suited for self-contained rigs, though larger setups will struggle with turning around.
Hawk Mountain Walk-In Campsites
Hawk Mountain Walk-In Campsites offer a series of designated, numbered tent pads located along the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain. These sites provide a more structured tent camping option for backpackers and hikers, featuring tent platforms and access to a wilderness privy and nearby water source. This area is strictly walk-in only; vehicles must park at the designated trailhead parking lot on Forest Road 42 and hike to the sites.
Horseshoe Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites along Horseshoe Ridge Road inside the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Dahlonega.
Long Creek Dispersed Camping (FS 58)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Long Creek in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Offers peaceful forested sites adjacent to native gravel roads.
Mount Airy Road Pull-Off
A basic roadside pull-off offering dispersed camping along Mount Airy Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Mt Pisgah Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites located along Mt Pisgah Road within the National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities. The road is composed of native dirt material.
Nimblewill Branch Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor nested in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Quiet forested pull-offs offer direct access to nearby wilderness trailheads and mountain vistas like Sassafras Mountain.
Noontootla Road / Three Forks Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping sites along Noontootla Road (FS 58) near the Three Forks area in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area. Forested campsites sit adjacent to Noontootla Creek and the Appalachian Trail corridor.
South Mill Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dense forest corridor along South Mill Creek Road offering peaceful dispersed camping sites close to the creek.
Two Wheels of Suches Motorcycle Campground
A popular private campground in the North Georgia mountains catering primarily to motorcyclists. Offers designated camp spots, cabins, and an on-site lodge.
Waters Creek Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Waters Creek in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, located near Dicks Creek Falls. This area offers a beautiful creekside setting but features seasonal vehicle access.
West Jones Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed campsite located off West Jones Creek Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Provides quick access to the adjacent Bull Mountain trail system.
Williams Gap Road Dispersed Camping
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Williams Gap Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Dahlonega. This area offers quiet, forested sites on native-material dirt tracks.
Woody Gap and Appalachian Trail Dispersed Camping
This zone covers the scenic backcountry dispersed camping options along the Appalachian Trail corridor and adjacent forest areas near Woody Gap. Accessible from Highway 60, this area serves as a popular starting point for hikers and campers exploring Preacher's Rock and Lance Creek. While vehicle-accessible camping is limited near the immediate gap overlook, numerous walk-in and backcountry tent sites are nestled along the ridges.