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Free Camping in Georgia
Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest in the north Georgia mountains has dispersed camping throughout the Blue Ridge. The Cohutta Wilderness — 36,000 acres of primitive backcountry in the Cohutta Mountains — allows dispersed camping throughout. The Toccoa Ranger District has camping along the Toccoa River corridor. The Oconee National Forest in central Georgia has limited dispersed options due to smaller size. Most Georgia dispersed sites are accessible in spring and fall — summer heat and humidity make low-elevation sites challenging. The Appalachian Trail corridor across northern Georgia has established campsites rather than dispersed areas.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Georgia
Burrells Ford Campground is located on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River near many miles of hiking trails and is open year round with no charge. The campgroun…
The Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp is located in a nicely wooded area along the banks of the Chauga River, one of the popular fishing streams on the district. During …
Grapevine Campground is located along the banks of the Chauga River, one of the popular fishing streams on the district. It is open year round with no charge a…
Also commonly referred to as "Low Water Bridge Campground", this quiet primitive campground is located on the banks of the Chattooga River with fishing, boating…
Wooden Shelter approximately 3 miles from the parking lot.
Wooden Shelter approximately 4 miles from parking at Dick's Creek Gap
Wooden Shelter approximately 1 mile from parking lot
This site has been converted to day use only with NO FEE REQUIRED!
A.T. BLACK MOUNTAIN GAP SHELTER (Camping Area)
A.T. BLUE MOUNTAIN SHELTER (Camping Area)
A.T. DEEP GAP SHELTER (Camping Area)
A.T. GOOCH MOUNTAIN SHELTER (Camping Area)
A.T. SPRINGER MOUNTAIN SHELTER (Camping Area)
A.T. TRAY MOUNTAIN SHELTER (Camping Area)
BALL FIELD CAMPING AREA (Camping Area)
BEAR CREEK DISPERSED CAMPING AREA (Camping Area)
HICKEY GAP (Campground)
LAKE CHATUGE (Campground)
MOORE LAKE (Camping Area)
Cooper/Hightower/Camping spot. North Georgia Mountains near AT, Springer Mtn, Three Forks. Huge camping area, loop rd pulloff.
AT hiking nerby, Cooper/Hightower/Knob Pulloff, 4wd rd beyond to private knob camping spot
AT hiking nearby, Cooper/Hightower rds, pulloff near a rock that drips during wet weather.
AT crosses right near this free campspot near Cooper/Hightower and Horse Gap. There is a pulloff w/fire ring.
Chatahoochee National Forest, off of FS 80, camp spot w tent pad. Near Camp Wasegah and Camp Merril I think. Inbetween and North of a line between Dahlonegah a…
Wildcat Forest Service road USFS 26, outside Moccasin Creek State Park in Georgia. Not accessible to RVs or large trailers.
Hickey Gap Campground Chattahoochee National Forest