Dispersed Camping in Union County, Georgia
Showing 40 locations in Union County.
Appalachian Trail Backcountry - Neels Gap
Primitive hike-in backcountry campsites situated along the Appalachian Trail corridor near Neels Gap and the Byron Reece Trail. These wilderness sites offer rustic tent camping in the dense hardwood forests of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Beasley Knob Dispersed Area
Rugged dispersed camping corridor situated along the Beasley Knob OHV trail system, catering to visitors seeking highly challenging terrain.
Ben Knob Backcountry Campsite
A quiet backcountry hike-in campsite situated near Ben Knob.
Blairsville Forest Service Road Dispersed
Standard dispersed camping sites situated along a Forest Service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Blood Mountain Backcountry Campsites
A collection of wilderness hike-in sites along the Appalachian Trail and Freeman Trail near Blood Mountain. These primitive camping areas are strictly walk-in only, offering a true backcountry experience for backpackers traversing the wilderness.
Blue Mountain Spring Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Blue Mountain Spring Road, offering quiet primitive camping opportunities near DeSoto Falls.
Bob Creek Dispersed Area
A peaceful forest corridor offering roadside dispersed camping along Bob Creek within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Brown Mill Creek Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping opportunities nested along the forest road near Brown Mill Creek within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Quiet woodland setting offering standard rustic national forest camping.
Bryant Creek Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping spot located along Bryant Creek Road within the Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Calf Stomp Road Campsite
A hike-in backcountry campsite located off Calf Stomp Road near Coosa Bald.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests near Blairsville, GA
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Clements Branch Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Clements Branch Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Quiet forested setting with sites suitable for standard vehicles.
Cooper Creek Campground
Cooper Creek Campground is situated in the lush Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of Cooper Creek. It features well-spaced developed campsites that provide excellent privacy. This destination is highly regarded for year-round trout fishing and offers direct access to a network of hiking trails, including the Yellow Mountain Trail, making it an ideal base for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Cooper Creek Campground
A primitive yet beautiful Forest Service campground offering vehicle camping among deep pine forests. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and hand-pump water. Sites are situated near the trout-filled waters of Cooper Creek.
Cooper Creek Recreation Corridor
A scenic recreation corridor along Cooper Creek within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. This area features the developed Cooper Creek Campground and adjacent access to hiking trails and trout fishing.
Cooper Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor along Cooper Creek Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The road offers multiple dirt pull-offs and creekside sites set in a dense, shaded canopy. Several spots provide direct access to Cooper Creek, which is highly regarded for trout fishing. Sites are generally small and best suited for single rigs, with limited turnaround options for trailers.
Davenport Mountain Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities along Davenport Mountain within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
DeSoto Falls Recreation Area
Situated along Frogtown Creek in the Chattahoochee National Forest, this popular developed campground features 23 wooded sites arranged in two loops. Visitors can easily hike to the scenic upper and lower waterfalls directly from the recreation area.
Edwards Cove Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic forested corridor along Edwards Cove Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping.
Fortenberry Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Fortenberry Road in the Union County portion of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Pull-off sites are nested under a beautiful canopy of dense forest, offering peace and tranquility close to nature.
Gillespie Branch Road Dispersed
Quiet, seasonally accessible dispersed camping corridor nestled in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along Gillespie Branch.
Hatchet Creek Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Hatchet Creek Road within the national forest, situated near hiking and scenic falls.
Headtown Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Headtown Creek Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The road features an improved native material surface suitable for passenger vehicles during dry seasons.
Hunter Knob Road Dispersed
A gravel forest service road providing access to dispersed camping sites in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Ivylog Gap Dispersed Camping (FS Road 103)
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along Forest Service Road 103 in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Perfect for travelers seeking a natural forest escape close to Blairsville.
Jarrard Gap Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed campsites located along Jarrard Gap Road (Forest Service Road 379) in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These spots are situated near the Jarrard Gap Trailhead, offering easy vehicular access to the nearby trail networks.
Jim Mountain Road Dispersed Camping
Wooded forest service road traversing the slopes of Jim Mountain, offering secluded dispersed sites.
Lake Winfield Scott Campground
A developed national forest campground surrounding a scenic mountain lake, offering structured campsites with amenities.
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
A developed US Forest Service recreation area nestled in a high mountain valley around Lake Winfield Scott within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It features sites for tent and RV camping, hiking trails, swimming, and boating.
Lance Creek Campsite
A designated backcountry campsite located along the Appalachian Trail, north of Woody Gap. This scenic wilderness spot features flat areas for tents, a reliable water source from Lance Creek, and bear-proof cable systems for food storage. Accessible only by hiking.
Licklog Mountain Dispersed Area
An unverified dispersed campsite located in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Licklog Mountain.
Low Gap Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor along Low Gap Road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities alongside babbling creeks and lush Appalachian forest. Highly popular due to its proximity to the Appalachian Trail, which crosses nearby at Low Gap, this area features both roadside pull-outs suitable for vehicles and several walk-in backcountry tent sites scattered through the surrounding woods.
Mauney Road Dispersed
This forest service road corridor offers dispersed camping options winding through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It features a well-maintained aggregate gravel surface accessible by most standard passenger vehicles.
Mulky Gap Road Dispersed Camping
A corridor of dispersed camping options along Mulky Gap Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, running adjacent to Cooper Creek. Dispersed campsites here consist of small gravel pull-offs and elevated forest clearings. Regulations strictly prohibit camping on the creek side of the road, meaning all legal dispersed sites are located on the upland side. High-clearance or 4WD capability is recommended to access the steeper, angled entrances of these roadside clearings.
Ravencliff Road Dispersed
Winding through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, this road offers access to camping areas near scenic hiking trails. The gravel road is passenger-car friendly but subject to seasonal road closures.
Rhodes Mountain Dispersed Area
An unverified dispersed campsite located in the scenic hills near Rhodes Mountain.
Satterfield Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest corridor along Satterfield Road within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Quiet, wooded setting close to local recreational trails.
Sosebee Cove Trailhead Parking
A paved parking lot providing convenient access to the scenic Sosebee Cove trails.
Stillhouse Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet forest service road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Blairsville. Wooded clearings provide peaceful pull-offs.
Trackrock Gap Dispersed Area
Scenic forest service corridor providing roadside dispersed camping access near historical petroglyph sites in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.