West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Visitors to this 5-site developed campground marvel over the picturesque bird's eye view of the world renowed Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Situated along the west fork of the river, this area offers isolation and adventure all in one. Visitors often comment they feel as though they've been swept back in time and are looking out onto the great frontier of the past when enjoying the area's treasure scenic views. Come explore and enjoy such adventures as camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing!

There are picnic tables, firerings, and lantern posts at each site. A chemical toilet and bear resistent trash bins available off the parking lot. These are walk in tent camping only sites so all parking is at the main parking lot.

Need to Know

All camping is by First Come, First Serve only. Payment is on site by cash, check, or credit card using the Scan and Pay App on your mobile device. Download the recreation.gov app prior to heading to your favorite site. Once you arrive and find your site you can scan the bar code at the site that will take you to recreation.gov web page for that site. No cell service, no worries. It will still get you in the system for the site and will charge your card once you are back in a service area.
Quite hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., please adhere to these quite hours to not disturb other campers and area wildlife.
No hunting within any developed campground, on or across any developed trail, or other developed recreation sites ont eh Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Camping or maintaining a campsite in develop and dispersed areas in excess of 14 days within any 30-day time period. After the camper(s) has accumulated 14 days within any 30-day time period, the camper(s) must leave that area/campground and move from Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest land before returning for another stay. 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
Click Here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconeed National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and buring it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Check-out time is 12:01 pm and check-in time starts at 2:00 pm

Natural Features

West Fork Campground is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains, and rolling hills.

Nearby Attractions

Along with the beautiful Wild and Scenic River at the back door the area has many hiking trails nearby. Bartram trail, Chattooga River trail, 3-Forks Trail, and Holcomb Creek trail are all in the area, along with a host of waterfalls, and views abound. The state managed Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is just a few miles to the west and to the northwest of this campground is Rabun Bald the second highest peak in the State of Georgia at 4696' above sea level.

Recreation

Enjoy your day on the west fork of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Many opportunities are to be found around this beauiful longest free flowing river in the Southern States. Fishing is one of the favorites, you can spend your day on kayak or canoe, take a hike, or if you are not sure about going on the river without additional knowledge and skills you might even want to join one of the outfitter and guides companies that are permitted with the Forest Service to operate on the river. For more information on the companies approved on the river pleae Click here

Changes & Cancellations

First Come, First Serve no reservations

Contact Information

Mailing

9975 Hwy 441 So Lakemont GA 30552

Physical

919 Overflow Creek Road Clayton GA 30525

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Clayton, Georgia drive on Warwoman Road (east bound towards South Carolina) for approximately 13.2 miles, turn left on Overflow Creek Road and the campground will be 1 mile up the road on the left.

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